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Darla

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Darla
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6/16/2018 7:22 AM
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9/11/2019 11:57 AM
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Checking In

I had a bone growth stimulator for about 9 months I think....

7/25/2019 1:53 AM

Chronic Pain
Checking In

Hi bebbles! I applied at the end of December and heard quickly that I was denied. I reapplied right away and I am still waiting. It has been over 5 months since I reapplied and it is being processed...

7/18/2019 2:12 AM

Chronic Pain
Sinus Infection? Can't Smell or Taste

Sinusitis is no fun! Sorry you have that so often. I expect to lose taste/smell with a sinus infection this was for no obvious reason. Oddly enough my 4 level lumbar decompression in March seems to...

6/15/2019 10:22 AM

Allergies
3rd injection next Friday

Hi Bebbles, I had a stress test yesterday and I thought of my answers to you about movement. I think my environment now is such that I do not notice lack of movement but when I get into real world...

6/15/2019 1:43 AM

Chronic Pain
3rd injection next Friday

In my case (and my son's) the bones were from the bone spurs...they were ground up and mixed with something (I forgot what). I try not to think about the gory aspects too much! I believe they make a...

6/8/2019 10:08 AM

Chronic Pain
3rd injection next Friday

bebbles, your great attitude serves you well in life, I have no doubt. Wonderful!...

6/8/2019 8:18 AM

Chronic Pain
3rd injection next Friday

I hope I did not sound like a worst case scenario! I am pleased with my results considering what I had going in. We are here for you bebbles!...

6/8/2019 3:29 AM

Chronic Pain
3rd injection next Friday

Hi Bebbles...I am happy to answer any of your questions, please ask away. I do feel I lost a little mobility BUT I did not have full mobility before because of the arthritis...my neck felt very tight...

6/7/2019 11:39 AM

Chronic Pain
3rd injection next Friday

Hi Bebbles, are you asking me? My surgery was long...I want to say around 5 hours. I had a drain in my neck and stayed overnight one night (in the hospital). I was able to walk right away and use the...

6/6/2019 11:07 AM

Chronic Pain
3rd injection next Friday

Hi Bebbles...I am doing better but I am still having problems with my arm and elbow. And my head still feels heavy for my neck. I would say the improvement is that I had awful muscle spasms in the...

6/6/2019 8:19 AM

Chronic Pain
3rd injection next Friday

Hi Bebbles, I had a 4 level done last July. I am glad I had it done as I was extremely uncomfortable before the surgery. Better now, though not perfect. I still have the tingling down my arm and my...

6/6/2019 2:20 AM

Chronic Pain
zucchini lasagna

Hi Lanie and HT! I use cabbage every day in our salads...what a great link. Thank you for sharing. Makes me happy!...

5/31/2019 6:00 AM

Diabetes
zucchini lasagna

I bet your cooking is delicious. I use the bagged cabbage slaw in a salad every night!...

5/31/2019 2:05 AM

Diabetes
zucchini lasagna

There are so many great food choices available at the supermarket these days! 'fried rice' with riced cauliflower, pasta made from lentils and zucchini, etc. Every time I go I see more fun choices...

5/30/2019 2:09 AM

Diabetes
Ulnar Nerve Problems

Thank you so much and same to you!...

5/23/2019 11:50 AM

Chronic Pain
Ulnar Nerve Problems

Hello Q22 and thank you! I have had the release before and the Dr is reluctant to do it again because the scar tissue I build is what causes the problem so I only get temp relief. He ordered PT and I...

5/23/2019 8:31 AM

Chronic Pain
College Accommodations for Fatigue?

Hi Lexi...Legally you are entitled to whatever accommodations the Dr writes. If you need to be able to have more absences you are entitled to that without penalty but you will also need a plan to be...

5/21/2019 2:27 AM

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
ACDF surgery

Hi SuzanStorm and welcome. Hi White Beard as well. I had a 4 level ACDF done last July. I am considerably better but still have muscle spasms. When I am stressed, and unfortunately that is often, I...

5/18/2019 11:36 AM

Chronic Pain
News report on pain patients being denied medicines.

Just to clarify Psychologists are not less trained than Psychiatrists. They are not trained to do the same things though there is some overlap. If you want therapy you want a Clinical Psychologist....

5/17/2019 2:05 AM

Chronic Pain
News report on pain patients being denied medicines.

Alcie...You go on because people need you. That has to be enough sometimes. The pot thing is ridiculous. Comparing apples to oranges and I think the PM people know it but have too much pressure to...

5/15/2019 2:38 AM

Chronic Pain
News report on pain patients being denied medicines.

Susie...I'm in FL and I asked a few people at the PM waiting room...$300 just for the MM card. The patients did not look like they had extra money and I'm sure they were sacrificing other things they...

5/8/2019 11:44 AM

Chronic Pain
News report on pain patients being denied medicines.

Alcie, such a sad situation. Most of us with chronic pain are one prescription from tragedy imo. We have enough to deal with without the anxiety that we cannot get medication...most of us are taking...

5/8/2019 10:38 AM

Chronic Pain
News report on pain patients being denied medicines.

Alcie thank you for sharing this. I was wondering what has happened with your PM since the discussion? Do they prescribe your regular meds anyway now or still push the MJ? My PM brought up the MJ...

5/8/2019 2:13 AM

Chronic Pain
Chronic pain after neck surgeries & waiting on a trial for a pain pump

The MMPI is the test Psychologists give...it is very lengthy but a paper and pencil test....

4/28/2019 4:47 AM

Chronic Pain
Chronic pain after neck surgeries & waiting on a trial for a pain pump

Trish it is great to meet you. I like your attitude!...

4/27/2019 8:33 AM

Chronic Pain
Chronic pain after neck surgeries & waiting on a trial for a pain pump

Just to add my info from today, my PM said a psych eval would be required. Thanks for the info, Susie...picking one place would not be an option for me. Not even picking 2 places. Misstrish, I hope...

4/26/2019 8:02 AM

Chronic Pain
Chronic pain after neck surgeries & waiting on a trial for a pain pump

Misstrish, I am sorry to hear how much you are going through. Thanks for the info. I saw my PM person today and did discuss the pain pump but just at an intro level discussion. This is going to sound...

4/26/2019 6:39 AM

Chronic Pain
Ulnar Nerve Problems

Pitmom, thanks for the reply. People are resilient. Sounds like you have modified things to deal with what you have to. I appreciate the info! I see the Dr next week so I will be interested to hear...

4/26/2019 6:33 AM

Chronic Pain
9 Days post op posterior Cervical Fusion

Taller Now I keep thinking about this thread. Issues we all deal with...how much should we push ourselves to do. I have said many of the same things you say...I live with wildlife around in a...

4/26/2019 3:02 AM

Chronic Pain
Chronic pain after neck surgeries & waiting on a trial for a pain pump

What determines who is a candidate for a pain pump?...

4/25/2019 8:58 AM

Chronic Pain
Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

Everybody's situation is different. My husband and I have no friends. Why that is the case is complicated but a lot has to do with social anxiety and a lot has to do with my medical situation. We are...

4/25/2019 2:29 AM

Chronic Pain
Dizzy while standing in queues or standing and talking

Andrina, thank you for sharing that article. I have struggled with this issue and appreciate the information. You are not alone by any means but I have felt the same way. Again, thanks for sharing....

4/25/2019 2:02 AM

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

Taller Now I think we share thoughts in food and weight possibly. I also really try and stay light for back issues but the food with travel is not appealing to me. Is that the case?...

4/24/2019 12:37 PM

Chronic Pain
Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

I could not agree more in everything you said. Glad I am not the only one who prefers everything to the pain and discomfort of travel at this point. I have told my husband no as to car travel... just...

4/24/2019 12:30 PM

Chronic Pain
Ulnar Nerve Problems

Hi Pitmom, thanks for the info. I have an appt w/my previous hand/elbow surgeon next week and I will definitely ask him about this possibility. I see you are still having so many issues with your...

4/24/2019 8:39 AM

Chronic Pain
Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

Taller Now I struggle with the issue you just raised. I know all of my surgical, medical, pain-related problems affect my husband, obviously. I know he wants to get out and do more and I know it will...

4/24/2019 8:34 AM

Chronic Pain
Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

My mother, who is almost 80 but a fitness fanatic has the same problem with the bones. Surgeries requiring hardware seem to be ongoing. She just started the twice a year shot for the bones. I can't...

4/20/2019 1:31 AM

Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia Issues!

Hi Sungirl...Maybe you are having a lot of swelling? That can make shoes feel awful no matter what type or size and legs etc. feel as you describe. Sorry if I did not see but do you have a Rheum? Are...

4/19/2019 11:56 AM

Fibromyalgia
Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

Karen sending warm thoughts. TN so glad to hear of your positive outcome! Be careful about stopping the pain meds prematurely...These days they are not so easy to get again as you are farther from...

4/19/2019 2:36 AM

Chronic Pain
Ulnar Nerve Problems

I had an ulnar nerve release about 30 yrs ago and had it again about 2 yrs ago. The nerve problem returned (I do have complicating reasons including bone spurs etc. with inflammatory arthritis) and I...

4/19/2019 1:51 AM

Chronic Pain
Posterior C5-7 cervical fusion to fix non fusion

Hi TN...it's great to hear from you. I wondered how you were doing. Best wishes. You will be recovering which is always a little more tolerable than waiting....

4/6/2019 4:56 AM

Chronic Pain
Not sure where to start!

Hi Allison and welcome! I am a little confused...the 'A' in ACDF is Anterior but your Dr's info says posterior. I had a 4 level ACDF, same areas as you I believe, this past July. I was very afraid...

4/5/2019 2:34 AM

Chronic Pain
Commuter Snacking

I used to bring washed and cut up red peppers and cukes and things like that to snack on....

4/4/2019 11:35 AM

Diabetes
Ice Therapy Machine

Sherrine I am definitely looking into those! Puppylover....GOOD WISHES for a speedy recovery and good results from your surgery!...

4/4/2019 2:30 AM

Fibromyalgia
Spinal stenosis

You've been through a lot! I'd love to reply but I'm not sure what you are asking... are you asking about knee replacement? Please clarify so I can answer better....

4/3/2019 12:49 PM

Chronic Pain
Can I get some meds for pain

Pitmom, I am sorry you have to live with that. It is beyond frustrating and sad to have to tolerate a condition that is debilitating like that. I hope there is a more overall fix than you have now....

4/3/2019 4:58 AM

Chronic Pain
Lumbar Surgery

It is nice I come across that way, lol. I am pretty cranky and impatient in real life. I genuinely appreciate the help I get from my husband but I am angry that I need it and the compromises I have...

4/3/2019 4:51 AM

Chronic Pain
Can I get some meds for pain

Pitmom...What is chronic impingement syndrome? Does not sound fun. I have nerve pain in my elbow that is awful and I have had nerve release surgery several times. Helps for a short time and then the...

4/2/2019 2:03 AM

Chronic Pain
Lumbar Surgery

Acheybody...Hi Debbie, I was wondering if you had any relief for your sciatica? I know that can take quite a while but checking to see how you are doing....

4/1/2019 11:18 AM

Chronic Pain
Remicade

Hi...I am not sure what forum to post this in but I am starting Remicade infusions Friday. Has anybody had any experience with this or any do's or dont's? Thank you!...

3/30/2019 5:12 AM

Lupus
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