You cannot allow your husband to control when and if you take your meds. This is actually abuse. Why give him the power to Dr idea how you are feeling. You are the one in pain. I have 3 levels of...
Ah, here we go again. Withdrawal has nothing to do with addiction. Withdrawal will happen to all cp'ers who become dependant on pain mess and abruptly stop. Addiction is psychological...it times from...
I am hoping that the descision to lower your dosage has come from you and not your spouse. Too many times I read about someone quitting and then regretting it and the decision had come from the...
I live in Hollywood Fl and take 300 mg of MS CONTIN daily with up to 120 mg of oxycodone for bt...I have 3 levels of disc herniations, spinal stenosis and facet hypertrophy along with other problems...
Look, withdrawal symptoms have nothing to do with addiction. If you are dependent on pain mess and you abruptly stop them, you will suffer withdrawal Regardless of whether you are dependent or...
The person who wanted to know "when addiction begins" needs to learn a few things. Cp patients usually get dependent to pain mess, not addicted. There is a major difference. Addiction is...
You don't need to stand on your soap box. I have had CP for decades so there is no reason to preach. And I have had all the same things thrown in my face that have been thrown in yours. Me thinks you...
Never said it was the definition...what I said was that it was a simple test and while it is more complex and has varying degrees and stages...and a diagnosis should not be made using it...t is a...
First, the background. I ghave 3 levels of disc herniations, 2 levels of spinal stenosis, facet hypertrophy and a whole mess more of problems with my back and spine. For the last few years, I have...
Look what is happening with oxycodone. I take 30 mg 4 times a day in addition to a 100 ugh Fentanyl patch. The patch doesn't help me and I rely on the oxy. Now there is some shortage because of...
I think part of the problem is that you are using a long acting med like Kadian for a bt pain that requires bt meds. I'm not familiar with your situation but do you get prescribed sa meds at all?...
I live near Hollywood Florida. The new pharmacy was suspicious of everyone and I was a new customer with a script for 120 Oxy 30 mg when there is a shortage. I am almost 51 but it is a young 51 and...
By the way, whomever said that Percocet is the brand name for oxycodone is dead wrong. Oxycodone is the brand name for oxycodone. Percocet is a trade name for a combination of oxycodone and...
I live in South Florida and have 3 levels of disc herniations along with multiple levels of spinal stenosis, DDD, and facet hypertrophy to name a few things. I wear a 100 ugh Fentanyl patch which...
I have DDD and 3 levels of disc herniations along with multi-levels of spinal stenosis. I also suffer from psoriatric arthritis and anemia of chronic disease. I am the ripe old age of 50. Obviously,...
I also live in south Florida and I've seen the ads in the free magazines. The number of those place is truly remarkable. I have 3 levels of disc herniation, 2 of spinal stenosis, facet hypertrophy...
Not sure if this changes anything, but the Ap size in L1-L2 was 14 mm, not the smaller number that I had incorrectly typed....
Nope, never had surgery. in fact, 3 surgeons told me that they would not operate because of the multi-levels of problems. Take care!...
New mri: L1-2 with mild circumferential disk bulge. Diffuse facet hypertrophy. Ap measures 8mm L2-3 with central stenosis and bilateral recess stenosis with mild progression since previous study...
I have 3 levels of disc herniations, sciatica, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, anemia, blood in urine, psoriasis, arthritis, facet hypertrophy, some sort of auto immune issues. Currently I wear a 100 mcg...
My rheumatoid factor showed "high" with a reading of 18. I also have arthritis, psoriasis, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, anemia, chills, kidney stones, scoliosis, spondylosis, blood in urine,...
I've been peeing blood for weeks. Ultrasound reveals kidney stones (I've had attacks before but did not have blood in urine. Are Kidney Stones a symptom of lupus or autoimmune? Thanks! Alan...
Thanks. Problem is that they say sed rate is MILDLY elevated and spleen is MILDLY enlarged and it seems that to get a Proper diagnosis, every symptom must be life threatening!...
I have slightly elevated sed rate and c-rp. I am anemic and last CBC showed low platelets. I also am a chronic pain patient with multiple levels of disc problems, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and facet...
long story...never got to see rheumy...still have chills and for the last two weeks I have had blood in my urine. It started red but is much lighter now, looking almost normal. The two hemotologists...
I use a mom and pop chain. They have three stores and have always been friendly and professional. They never looked down at me and have always been helpful. I wear a 100 mcg fentanyl patch and take...
It has been a long, strange journey. I have chronic pain from 3 bulging discs, spinal stenosis and facet hypertrophy and scoliosis. But recently, I have been cold constantly. Blood test revealed very...
UPDATE: CT Scan of chest revealed mildly enlarged spleen, mildly enlarged thymus and a mildly enlarged lynph node in groin. Visit with hemotologist today to go over scan. First of all, he threw out...
[tr ][td class=msgThread2 vAlign=top height="100%"]I have anemia of chronic disease, psoriatric arthritis, an elevated sed rate and C-rp. itching, dropped 10 pounds in about[b] 3 weeks, slight loss...
I have anemia of chronic disease, psoriatric arthritis, an elevated sed rate and C-rp. itching, dropped 10 pounds in about 3 weeks, slight loss of appetite. CT scan revealed mildly enlarged lymph...
Hey, humor is one of the best meds I have! Of course, sometimes it is trying. At the supermarket this morning, I was exhausted and this lady asked me to move because there was no room. I admit, I...
Got the ole' Lupus Mask on tonight...red, puffy rash under left and right eye and on bridge of nose...feeling exhausted right now! Alan...
My C-RP was twice the guideline number as was my Sed rate. I've been dx'ed with both psoriatric arthritis and anemia of chrinic disease. I might also have Lupus altough my ANA was negative. My lab...
I am a 49 year old male. I have 3 levels of bulging discs, 2 levels of spinal stenosis and facet hypertrophy. I have had extreme chills. I wear 3 shirts and 2 hoodie jackets at a time to stay...
Well, the thing is, I do take very strong pain meds for my back...of course, that really doesn't treat the inflammation. I really need to see a rheumy, but I am waiting for the results of my chest,...
I am feeling like crap...tired, in extreme pain in lower AND upper back and legs and hips despite pain meds...everything seems like a chore...don't want to move. Alan...
Actually, I am not on any meds for my PA. The only meds I take are pain meds for my back. My back problem is 3 levels of Bulging Discs. The Discs are dry and the liquid inside has leaked out. There...
Thanks for all of your comments. Yes, all of these things like Lupus and Psoriatic Arthritis and Connective Tissue Disorder and Anemia of Chronic Disease are have similar symptoms. Problem is, I'm...
Rosie, it is hard to say. I feel he shot down lupus too quickly and he doesn't want to do a bone marrow biopsy yet. He wants me to do a chest and abdomen ct scan on Monday. Right now, fatigue, chills...
I was rx'ed with Anemia of Chronic Disease about 2 weeks ago. I have had chills enough to wear 3 shirts and 2 jackets at a time in South Florida, itching, fatigue, a strange deep ache (most likely...
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Recently I have had my chronic pain issues (3 bulging discs, 2 levels of spinal stenosis and facet hypertrophy) added to by symptoms such as: extreme fatigue loss of appetite joint pain psoriasis...
Most pain manmagement Docs will prescribe a longer acting med and a shorter acting med. The longer acting meds include oxycontin, duragesic patch, mscontin. The short acting meds include vicodin,...
I'm 49 but have a history of my body falling apart. I have 3 bulging discs, 2 levels of spinal stenosis, facet hypertrophy, foot drop, psoriasis and now my blood test shows anemia and somewhat...
Funny how things start popping up...recently had some nose bleeds...had plenty as a kid...and sure enough that's another symptom of Lupus. Also, just started to realize I've been scratcing a lot...
Pain Doc suggested today that I might have Lupus,,,going for blood test on Wednesday! Alan...
No w/d. My meds are up to date. Doc suggested Lupus, so I'm going for blood test on Wednesday. Alan...
True, you have a point. No one can make a "diagnosis". What I am asking is if this combination of things sounds familiar to someone out there. It is not withdrawals because I haen't stopped any of my...
[tr vAlign=top][td class=alt1 id=td_post_3274384 style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ffffff 1px solid"]I have problems with my back...that's a given...but i am having other problems and don't know what to do. I...
I have severe back pain. I do have back problems that show up in MRI-3 bulging discs, 2 levels of spinal stenosis and 2 levels of facet hypertrophy. But my pain seems to go beyind this. I have severe...