Thanks for the posts.....I did google modic and dessication. That did not help, only made me worry even more. lol NW finally called this morning, going in a week from Wednesday. Again, thanks for the...
Thought I would post a quick update, and ask if any one has opinion on my MRI results. I am sill waiting to get into NorthWestern as they need to read my MRI and then call me to schedule...
have not been hear in a long time...somehow always find may way back. Need to vent...... My story (short version). Back and leg issues now going on for what seems like an eternity. 2 lumbar fusions,...
Screaming Eagle.. Thanks for the hello When my husband and I were talking about this procedure he said,"go on that pain website, and ask what that Harely guy thinks" lol I guess all in all I have...
Hello everyone, Thank you for the responses. I did have the procedure this morning. Told PM Dr. I was a wreck about feeling pain, he made sure i didn't Dont remember anything after i got onto belly...
Can anyone let me know if they have had a epidural by lysis? I am scheduled for one on Wednesday but now hving second thoughts. Little back ground...I have had 3 lumbar back surgeries. 2 fusions and...
Hello everyone, Thank you for all responding. Yes this is all very frustrating as you all know. The previous levels were s1 l5 in march of 2010 and l5 l4 in December of 2010. When we talked to the...
I Just wanted to sop in and say hello. I have not been here in a while, but I have been reading everyones post. There sure are a lot of new members which is great, but so sorry that you are all...
SE I have been checking in now and agin to see how everyone is doing. I am so sorry that your pain level has increased for you. We all understand how it is bt that does not make it any easier fo you....
Hello all, Just wanted to stop in and give everyone an update. I have been around reading post , but really in no state of mind to chat about pain!!! UGH As you remember I had the spinal fusion back...
Heading down to surgeon, so he can take a look!!! Thanks everyone ....
Ok, Stupid Question....Don't they think that there is a risk that the dog would get it off somehow and injest it?...
Pam, Glad to hear things went well. I hope that you start felling some pain relief soon. Hydrangea...
Was having a great day yesterday!!! Pain was at a low level. The epidural definitely was giving me some relief. Yesterday at work having a very productive day. Well.....Just walking and fell (over a...
Thanks Everyone..........so far so good!!!...
So glad everything went well! Remember to follow the Dr. orders and don't over do it.....seems to be my problem. Rest up!!!! Hydrangea...
Pam, Just stopping in before work to say good luck this morning. I will be thinking about you. Hydrangea...
Made it through the week while low on meds! Was able to do some drrep breathing and relaxation techniques. I think it helped somewhat. Sunday night was bad, no sleep at all. Probably from being very...
Flower, I would call your Dr. BEFORE you can not control your pain. I just went through a similar situation and believe me it was not easy. He needs to know that the meds are not controlling you pain...
Good luck, we will all be thinking about you!...
well....So far so good. As you guys know ran short of my pain mends due to lots of pain last week. Did not call the Doctor to refill scrip early. Decided to tough it out. Doing some meditation, and...
Screaming Eagle......Wow why can't it just all go away for us. i know like you said that we are still recovering but Pain sure is an emotional thing to have to live. My son asked me last night why I...
That is fantastic....Glad you have a doctor that is working with you!!!!!...
that is fantastic news. Glad you found a PM doctor that is working with you...
First of all, let me say thank you to everyone for helping me keep my head on straight. I do know that it is up to me to "help" the doctors keep my pain under control. But your right, every time I...
This has only happend once before years ago...................PM Dr. wrote scipt for my Noco on my last visit. Told me he wanted me taking no more than 5 a day. (.75mg) He said I would always be in...
good Luck at your appointment. I used to get so apprehensive about talking to my PM. Now I am so incredibly honest about my pain. I usually bring my husband with so that he can also tell him the pain...
Monty's Mom. First of all let me say that you ARE NOT alone with what you are going through on a daily basis. It sure does sound like you have a great caring compassionate husband and family....It is...
retiredmom, I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. Why does the Dr. think that the fusion did not work? You really do need to do what is best for you with the myleogram. But have you...
Gecko girl.....yes had pain before broken foot, but not as intense. Dr. does not think it is realated to the broke foot or cast.....but who knows possibly could be?...
I actually just posted on another thread about Metanx. (vitamin B) have been on it for only two weeks. I do hope it will work. My foot and leg pain was there before my fusion, but has gotten...
my pm doctor did give me metanx two weeks ago. So far noe effect for nerve pain. He did say that it does take about a month for it to start working. Have not checked with insurance yet, but he did...
Thanks .....sometimes thats all we need is someone else looking in to give us advice. Sometimes the pain really consumes me, it helps when everyone here brings some clarity on the issue. It is so...
well............pm nurse called back and left a message. After talking about the problem in detail yesterday and telling her that there really must be something else we can do for the pain, and this...
Does anyone have calf pain from back problems? I have a call in to the PM doctor......extreme calf and foot pain. Foot going getting "stuck" and toes curling, and EXTREME pain in calf, and front of...
Good Luck Mike!! we will all be thinking about you. keep us posted....
Good luck Mike......we will all be thinking about you...
LOL thanks mama6 for getting us all to laugh today!!!!! Sounds like this Dr. will be the right fit for you! Keep us all posted. Remember what your mom used to say.....always have clean underpants on?...
screaming eagle, Tarmadal is the same as ultram and is a non nacodic medication. My surgeon did give me Ultram to take at regular times and still take norco for break through pain. Did you surgeon...
:):):):):) Dr. finally took the cast of my foot!!!!! I am hoping that now some of back pain will go away from not having to lug that thing around!!! Although I will say a little disappointed not...
France I would think by giving you saline injections without your knowledge would be a huge cause for a malpractice suit!!! Not to mention that you are going to him for pain relief not to be used as...
Screaming Eagle, Sorry things just are not getting any better for you. It sounds like your pain may be from inflamation, so an epidural will help for a while. If it is nerve damage causing pain, I...
Let me know when you leave for the island!! I am coming with. I hope your pain is manageable today!! and I hope you got some sleep...
Hope you are feeling better soon....
StrayDog and Screaming Eagle.......Thank Thank you for checking in on me. Yes I was on the other night and posted a reply but got bumped off my computer, so it is obvious that it did not post. I did...
SE soooo Glad to see you back!! I was actually thinking about you today!! Very happy to hear that you are on your way to recovering. I know personally that it is such a long road...physically and...
Sorry for your loss!...