thanks Golitho and PA and Whitebeard! I just read some info. on a another site about 'after' the surgery---and I am scared of that pain on top of the pain I am currently having (b/c of the gas build...
[code] But in those quite moments when no one else was around, the grim reaper and I danced. It wasn't the thought of dying that I found so hard to deal with. If I died...it would simply be over for...
I had numbness/pain in my right arm/hand about two years ago. I thought I was having a stroke b/c my chin/tongue/face on the right side also went numb. I had headaches, eye pain and my scalp...
thanks Shannon! Off to check it out!...
well of course none of us choose to have these pains....... if we can't vent our frustrations about the pain--then, what good is it? And, alot of people not experiencing the pain on a daily basis...
I forgot to add my name: Laurel...
Hi all. Haven't posted in a while...I've been experiencing chronic pain for almost 2 years! Anyway---anyone here been diagnosed with Endometriosis? I am having a laparascopy(sp) on May 8th--b/c I am...
I am leaving today for vacation--to a beatiful lake for 5 days! I should be happy right? Well, I am somewhat nervous/anxious about it..... With my back being in pain---I am afraid to go!!!! I won't...
Lindaloo: I am afraid to have surgery!!!! I am not sure I am at that point yet---but, the mere thought of surgery makes me panic------and I don't usually hear good things about surgeries for the...
Thank you Kitt! She lived a good life---90! But, she was a great person! I like PegLeg's "get wells" too! :) Laurel...
Thanks for all of the advice! I have read many articles about back (disc) problems can get a lot better, but usually, it takes 6-12 months of time for problems to actually heal (same with pinched...
Am I doomed? I herniated a neck disc about a year ago--- then, a year later (almost to the DAY) this past Mother's Day Weekend---I herniated TWO discs in my lower back! My neck is slowly...
Yesterday, I heard about three people passing away: * an aunt * Tim Russert * my childhood friend's mother The first two died yesterday (The 13th) My friend's mom died on 6/11---but, yesterday when I...
OH!!!! LYN!!! I think I believe in one of those superstitions--- the "things happen in 3s"--- it does seem to be the way! OK--so that is one I believe in! Laurel...
I don't really have superstitions---I don't know why--- but, my Mom has told me some that her family believe. A couple are: * Never accept knives as a gift from ANYONE-- they will end up hurting you...
I feel like screaming "G.D. Doctors"---I mean really!!! SIGH!! I am glad you found someone who is working WITH you-----OY! The medical professionals---just seem more and more frustrating....... Laurel...
I have noticed crazy weirdness about 10-12 days before my period gets here! Most times---I get really nauseous---to the point of almost throwing up---and then the next couple of...
Could they be uterine fibroids? I had an ultrasound done for some 'tumors' I found on my right breast---and they were liquid---so, they are fibroids! I also get pains 'down there'---but, will be...
Is there any way you can move? YIKEs--sorry to hear about this!...
Prayers for Wen during this time---praying for strength and peace---and knowing when to take care of yourself! Hugs from HW community! :) Laurel...
Susie: I have an appt. (follow-up) with Back Specialist on 6/19----and I know they want me to have those dang epidurals....but, I'm just not interested. I had flexeril--but, it made me really...
Pam: I have NEVER heard of that!!! My 'unit" is called an Empi Supine Cervical Traction Unit---- check w/ your insurance to see if it's covered---- and if they do---ask your MD about it! They are...
thank you Lyn! He came home from Boston yesterday---and seems to be in a better mood--but, a little stand-offish. So, I decided I am just going to give him space to 'come around' eventually. I won't...
SEnding strength vibes for you! It's never easy to break-up with someone---but, it's good that you are realizing this before you are deeper into the relationship (like: marriage)--- Laurel...
Kit: Wishing you a blessed and nice ANNIVERSARY with hubby! WOW!!!! I can't sing either------but, am singing, "and many more......" in my cyber rock-star voice!!! LOL! Laurel...
Well---I have a herniated disc in my neck (T5-6) and two bulging (T3-4, 4-5). I don't have any congenital(sp) anything....yet. This happened to me a year ago---but, the Dr.s didn't know I had a...
thanks Percycat!...
thanks Kitt! I will remember this the next time we are in the "heat' of the moment! It is hard sometimes---but, SIGH!!!!! :) Laurel...
OMG---that is great news! Poor kitty---but, good thing the toilet seat was left "UP" so he could get some water!...
Ya' know.. I have to say...... I feel so incredibly guilty when I read what you all are going through---and I feel that my problems are so freakin' trivial........ GUILT is a HUGE issue for me----I...
OK Lyn---- hoping for a good visit w/ your DR. thanks Gramps----I hope he continues to be my rock--- I am scared to death of the other options.... :( Laurel...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif /community/emoticons/eyes.gif /community/emoticons/eyes.gif I should probably add--that, usually--- I feel that things are much worse than they 'really are'----I think....
As you all know---suffering from some back issues here--- for about a year....(thow on top of that some health anxiety, and panic---JOY).... What I didn't expect is that my DH is at his "wits end"...
Gramps--LOL---I meant "C"---not "T"---:) My heads spinning so fast from all that is going on with me! OH--and I found out (via my MRI results)--I DO HAVE TWO HERNIATED DISCS in my Lumbar area----one...
Sometimes, I feel the same---high hopes with not-much results (or feeling better). BUT-- I am no where near the surgery stage(s) for my back problems---and hold out hope that I won't have to go that...
Hi! Last summer I thought I was having a heart attack (although it was panic) b/c of the pains in my chest and b/t my shoulder blades. Well---I ended up actually having a neck problem. BUT---what I...
...... have back problems in another part of the spine. For example: I have a herniated disc in my neck (T5-6) and two bulging discs (T3-4, T4-5). This has been an issue for about a year.......
Congrats to your daughter Wen! How cool is that for your daughter?! Laurel...
THank you PALady---- everything is about time, huh? LOL! I wish my children were all in school (I have three little ones under 9 y.o.)---then, I could take better care of myself during the day! :)...
I hope that I can fix it PALady--and not have to manage it---but, I feel more comfortable knowing what I am dealing with----than, not knowing--then, I get really anxious! :( :) Laurel...
Thanks Wen Gramps and Lyn! I am glad it's over--and I made it! :) Laurel...
Hey Ry! Thanks so much for responding! I wouldn't doubt if it were muscle spasms---I had bad spasms when I threw-out my back! It makes sense! I will ask the chiropractor about that when I see him on...
Hi all! It's Laurel. Haven't been much lately b/c of some neck issues---and actually being on the computer hurts my right arm like crazy! I am doing well overall (with anxiety)---but, yesterday I had...
Hey! I"ve been dealing with neck problems for a year----and it seems like the neck problem is getting somewhat better! HOWEVER (isn't there always.....), last Saturday (the day before Mother's...
I should add---the disc herniation is on the right side of C5-C6----slight herniation! Even though it is slight---OMG---the pain! :(...
I have a herniated disc (C5-C6)---and two bulging discs (C3-C5)..... anyway- By the end of the day, I get these serious headaches---seems to be on the right side of my head (around ear, across...
Hi all! I just left a post on the "another day in the neighborhood" post---but, thought I would post here too! I haven't been lately b/c I have been experiencing pain in my neck and right arm (feels...
Hey all! I am sorry I haven't been around to talk w/ you and offer some support! I hope everyone is hangin' in, and movin' on---with everything! I haven't been on b/c I have been having pain in my...
I do! And, what I do when I go and see my doctor---is "bullet" the common pains I have felt for the period of time---b/c my doctor has NO INTEREST in 'seeing' my journal for some...
Lyn: I have fallen in the toilet a few times myself--having 5 brothers--OY! :) Kitt: I'm with you---a warm winter place would be great---too bad hubby loves to ski! Junebug: I am glad you are feeling...