Dude!……good to hear from you as well!…..and if you pass this way again, give us a shout and we will meet up for dinner! :) SE...
Diane, I think every one who has a decent size back yard should have two or three chickens, not only for the eggs, but the entertainment. They are a hoot to watch! I was concerned that Foster my dog...
Hello, just wanted give a small update… It's been a while, and my life has change considerably the last year or so, but my pain lower back remains constant and about the same. I am headed in to my Dr...
Congratulations on the New Hip doing so well for you. It seems that you have a good Dr as well, and is doing the right thing in a slow taper of your meds. I'm trying to taper off a bit over the...
I tried this med for several months, and worked for a while. However, I have since switched to Lyrica and Nucynta, with much better results for me. Everyone is a bit different, and the only...
…I just read this a few moments ago on other internet news, and see that this is a once a day pill. It will be interesting to see how well patients do with it, and if it will actually last a full...
…Just popped in and read your post….and immediately recognized what looks like that your Dr missed the equivalent dosing needed for you. I also agree that many of the ER meds need replenished sooner...
…..most importantly, is that you continue to use the exercises and stretching you learned at your appointment. It will take time for them to be effective, so be patient. Of course a call to your Dr...
…..I dont think an hour or two plus or minus is going to make a difference. Keep notes on paper if you have to with your schedule. I use a phone app, and works fine also. Have a great weekend! SE...
Hello Rodeogirl and Welcome! …..lots of good reading here! Enjoy the forum! SE...
…..I'm going to have to disagree with the member who states that Nucynta is a mild narcotic and non addictive. Nucynta comes in many different strengths, and a patient can certainly become dependent...
…..unable to open the link. SE...
Hello Zoey!…and Welcome! …..I too am one of the many members here that suffers from a failed fusion. (L4,L5-L5,S1) There are many medications used to deal with pain, and some are only effective for...
…..ask your Dr about Nucynta at your visit. It's a two part med, one being a narcotic, and the other a nerve damage medication. It has been an awesome med for me, and I have been on the same dose for...
Thanks for posting! Many of us have been there at one time or another. I have bent over backwards to build trust with my Dr, but even now every once in a while, I have to remind him I'm a patient...
……this is a side effect of most all the meds being used for nerve damage, but may subside after a few weeks to several months. Also, coming off of them can cause a few side effects as well, one being...
Treadmill test?……That is where mine got the most attention. I had thought it was a muscle spasm, tied to spine issues. Also, where is the pain located in the chest area?….mine was straight over the...
……what test have they run on you? I was suffering from the same symptoms, and wound up in ICU with three additional "Stents". Appointments with the Heart dr did not show the real problem, until a...
Hello Knobkin!…and Welcome to the forum! Just wanted to add that Youtube is a great way to take ones mind off of pain as well……or at least it works for me when I have time to do so. Again Welcome,...
RX RemindMe is a very good App, and I use it daily. Good Luck! SE...
….today it's common to see washers and dryers elevated on pedestals of some sort, and the front loading ones can be a challenge if not elevated. Maybe someday we will see dishwashers elevated in the...
….my sympathy's to you and your family. SE...
Good morning Sunshine!…and Welcome to the forum! I wanted to get in a warm welcome to you! This is a great to do a little research, but more than anything, its a great place for support. Many of us...
…a pain pump is usually a last resort. Odd about your insurance company not covering your meds verses the pump,…. and the meds it uses. White Beard, I'm happy to hear that you are doing well with the...
Good post Vickie! I take several supplements each day in the fight to lesson my pain. SE...
My daughter is a LPN, and has had the operation already at the young age of 32yrs. Nursing is hard work and requires heavy lifting in many cases. Most nurses are over worked in my opinion. :sad: SE...
Hello Scared and Welcome! I was in the same situation that you are in before my lumbar fusion surgery. In fact my surgeon said he would not do the surgery until I quit. That never happened and he did...
Hello Anice! I read through most of your post here on the forum, and I can relate to the Lumbar fusion and all of the questions you pose here. I too had a lumbar fusion (double) and I had a very...
Just now saw this, and want to give you a BIG Congrats! SE :smilewinkgrin:...
….I'm so sorry, but do not recall the names of them. However you can usually find them next to the drug testing kits on the shelves. SE :wink:...
Happy Anniversary! ….Sorry I'm always late getting back here to post. I hope you had a wonderful celebration! SE :wink:...
That is a great question, and I too will be curious about the replies you get! SE...
Hello TN! Welcome to the CP forum! My daughter just had this surgery as well a few weeks ago! Any surgery on the spine takes time, and it is natural to expect a quick recovery. If you have been on...
Hello izzie!…and welcome! I noticed seeing a couple OTC meds at both Walgreens and Walmart that are specifically meant just for withdrawals symptoms. You might want to check those out, and also...
Hello Justride, and welcome! I have been away for a good while here, but logged to see your post and thought I would reply on it. I have been on the patch, and while I had decent results for a...
Hello Holland!….and Welcome! I too have had the lumbar fusion surgery, and did not fair too well. I'm still in pain, but keeping it fairly at bay with meds. Now…another fusion right on the heels of...
….two weeks post op seem awfully soon to return to work to me. I cannot imagine a surgeon approving this without a little pressure form the patient. I know a Lumbar fusion is a bit different, and I...
….anyone else up watching the Blood Moon? We are! …..not a lot of fun for a chronic pain patient, but worth it to me. :wink: SE...
….glad things went your way! SE :wink:...
Hello Chelesy!…..would you please start a new thread, as this post is about 3 or so years old, and most of these members are not active anymore. Thanks! SE...
...Vickie, I'm glad you replied and added your information here. As always you bring things to the forum with your knowledge and experience that I would have missed. You are correct about the depth...
….I have had the same problem when I first started the Percocet's, but was short lived. A question for you!….do you text and or read internet articles using a cell phone a lot? Reason being, is that...
….I hate to say this, I really do!….but I will 3rd this!... as one that would not jump at the chance for one of these. I think I have seen more patients that said the trial worked great, but a few...
…yes White Beard I had heard patients suggesting this before, but the thought of jumping in a cold pool did not sound too inviting to me. However, my wife assured me that the pool was as warm as bath...
….Good Afternoon Dude! I wanted to give you a warm Welcome here! Glad you found our forum! I'm getting ready for an outing with a buddy of mine, so I'm pressed for time, but will get back to you...
Jennie, ….depression is common among chronic pain patients. Are you being treated for it? Maybe seek help with it, if that is the case? Also, I agree with you,and think the younger patients get a raw...
….I wanted to share a little experience that I had yesterday, and it surprised me greatly! As many of you know, I have a history of moderate to extreme spinal pain. I had a double lumbar fusion at...
…..Jennie,….. Vickie has given you some wise information, so look through it well and take it for the wisdom and experience that it is. Many of us have been through this process more than once, and...
…I think the last thing I would do is go in and insult them with these kinds of questions. And they will take them as an insult! Simply go in neatly dressed with a clean appearance, and answer their...
Good morning Anxious!….and Welcome to the Heart forum! I see several things in your post that we both share,…..PVC's being on of them. You mentioned one of the possible treatments for it (cath...