Welcome to the forum, Florence. I agree with the other responses that you definitely need to have an MRI of your Cervical & Lumbar Spine. With your symptoms including numbness in your right arm, it's...
I have had an extensive history of nerve problems in both upper extremities. I had a car accident in 1993 and it led to to nerve damage in all 3 nerves (Ulnar, Median, Radial) from my Brachial Plexus...
There's nothing really new with me, I'm still in horrible, constant pain with no end, or relief in sight. I'm just really mad and frustrated and don't know anywhere else I can vent, other than my...
I'm a regular in the chronic pain section, but this is my first time posting here. I'm a 44 year old male and I've been getting headaches every day, usually multiple times daily for at least 6 months...
Thanks for the kind, thoughtful words of encouragement. Snowbunny, I'm not on anything for nerve pain currently. I've tried Lyrica & Cymbalta previously which didn't work out for me. I've heard of...
I really don't know how much longer I can live like this. Nerve pain sucks, we all know that...I think I can deal, somewhat, with the nerve pain in my back, legs, arms, hands, etc. But this nerve...
Hello all...My mother is 80 years old and has been struggling for a few years with diminished memory, focus, etc. She has been treated for depression for her entire adult lifespan and takes Prozac &...
Thanks for your replies and advice! As soon as I resolve my Medicare Advantage HMO situation, I'll make an appt with a movement disorder specialist. So far my sense of smell hasn't been affected...I...
Hi, I'm a 43 year old male with extensive history with chronic pain in my back, knees, upper extremities, legs, feet, etc. I have had 27 surgeries in my life, 11 arthroscopies on my left knee, 11 on...
I definitely feel more clumsy with my chronic pain. First, my balance isn't what it used to be...I don't know if this is the result of leg/back weakness, numbness etc. I don't know what role pain...
Hello all...It's been a while since I've checked in with the group. I hope many/all of you are finding some pain relief these days. There's been a new development in my back/leg pain...Last Monday...
I've been on just oxycodone 10 mg 6 times Daily...the pain is worse, but I'm doing ok. I've taken Advil too, but I've cut back because I'm wondering If the Advil is causing the pain on my right side....
Hello all...I thought I'd give an update. I'm doing much better with my recovery from withdrawal from Oxycontin. No more witthdrawal symptoms, but still headaches (less frequent) and some exhaustion...
Hello...Thanks for all the ongoing thoughts, support, empathy, etc. It means a lot! It's been a while since I've posted here...I'm continuing to improve and get stronger. The only symptoms I still...
Hi Beanie...I have herniated disks, spinal stenosis, multiple neuropathies, etc. and have suffered with pain for many years. Among other areas of pain, I have daily pain in my testicles, groin, inner...
Sorry it's taken so long to respond, but I've been dealing with extreme insomnia along with tremendous pain in my neck, back and elsewhere throughout my body. My wife and sister-in-law drove to...
Thanks Tina...I've never had insomnia in my life, but I can't fall asleep tonight to save my life...My neck is hurting so much and I feel tired, but every time my head hits the pillow my mind starts...
Thank you for all the support, advice & empathy...I'm still not able to type very much...I'm now 61 hours without the Oxycontin...The muscle jerking in my arms and legs are gone, thank god...I still...
I can barely type...I haven't been on the computer in days...I took my last dose of Oxycontin 80 MG 10:15 AM Friday. I ran out and was supposed to pick up a new script from the doctor's office, but I...
Hello...My wife is 36 years old and has diabetes. She has been prescribed several medications in the past...some of them have helped for a while, but then they stopped working. Some didn't help much...
Hello, I've never posted on this forum...My Mother-In-Law just had a lumpectomy Tuesday 1/10/12 and she's having some issues with her drain. My wife & my sister-in-law have been taking care of her...
Thank you for your encouragement, warm words and support & understanding...It really means a lot and helps me in a way I can't really explain. Straydog, wow, I can't believe that you remember details...
wow, you sound very similar to me! I've had right side pain just below the ribs for a couple years now off & on...I've had tests and had to go to the ER once it was so bad...When it's bad I can only...
Thank you Tina, Suzane & Screaming Eagle! I have not had any corrective surgery yet, as the specialists I've seen in the past have said surgery wouldn't help my symptoms I had at the time. I know I...
It's been a long time since I've posted...My pain is worse than ever...it never stops...every waking minute...I used to be able to escape the pain through sleep...Now I can't make it through the...
My Father-In-Law was taking Percocet and it was helping him. His new doctor took him off the percocet, because he feels it's too addictive and that as his body adjusts to it, his dose will have to...
Hey all...How is everyone feeling? I've been on Oxycontin 80 MG 3 times daily & Percocet 10 MG 4 times daily...Lately I've developed pain in both nipples (I'm male) with the slightest touch. I'm...
If you could forward the info you tried posting to my email address that would be great lover65935@aol.com Thanks for the info...
I need to find a new pain doctor...I live in Philadelphia and have been seeing this one dr for several years now...I've had all kinds of procedures (Nerve Blocks, Epidural Steroid Injections, Facet...
I'm trying to understand what's happening to Medicare Advantage HMO plans as a result of the various health care bills/laws that have been passed, or are being considered. Does anyone have a grasp of...
For the last month or so, if I sit in bed with my leg(s) crossed, I get excruciating burning pain when I try to straighten my leg. I've had some of the worst pain ever, but this pain is unlike...
I've been told by my pain dr that the makers of Oxycontin ER have been told by the Government that they need to change the way it's made due to abuse of the drug. Drug abusers crush the pills, before...
During a routine exam, my wife's endocrinologist discovered my wife had nodules on her thyroid. After this was confirmed with ultrasound, she performed an fine needle biopsy to determine if they were...
Thanks for the feedback...Sounds like some good, but a lot of not so good too...I'll have to try it and hope for the best...It sounds like if it doesn't help, at least it doesn't usually make the...
I'm seriously considering having radio frequency ablation done as a last resort for my excruciating nerve pain down both legs & feet. I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has had this procedure...
Thank you for posting the information on the Intractable Pain survival book...It provided a huge amount of information for me....
Hey everyone...Wow, I'm amazed at the great amount of support and the huge number of responses to my post! You guys are great!! Sorry I haven't responded sooner...I definitely would like to find a...
Hey guys...I'm sure it's withdraw symptoms of some kind, since it only happens when I miss a dose, or in this case 2. I was just curious if anyone else got those same withdraw symptoms if they miss a...
At around 1:30 A.M. I got a thought that I may have forgotten to take my 10:30 P.M. dose of Oxycontin 80 MG. So I checked my pill tray and I realized that I not only missed the 10:30 PM dose, but I...
Well I've been on Cymbalta 60 MG. for about 5 weeks now and I haven't had any pain relief. So I saw my pain dr. (I hadn't seen him for about 6 months...Instead I've been seeing his nurse practitioner...
Beckey, that stinks that you're having so many problems and pain...I hope you find some relief with the possible increased dose...Pam, Thanks for the info...so far I'm lucky and have had no nausea,...
Straydog, it's my primary physician who put me on Cymbalta after I requested it. He started me at 60 MG, but I don't know if he plans on increasing it if the current level doesn't work. My pain...
Hey all, How is everyone feeling? I you have found some relief from your pain. The last time I posted, I said that my doctor wanted to start me on Cymbalta for my nerve pain, but first had to ween me...
I asked my doctor about Cymbalta for nerve pain. He said he has to wqean me of of the Prozac that I'm taking (60 MG Daily) first, since Cymbalta is also an anti-depressant. So in 3 weeks I'll be off...
Wow, you guys are great! I got so many helpful responses in such a short period of time...I'm real glad I found this group! Thanks!! Jim, you gave me a lot to think about and talk to my doc about....
Hey all, it's been a while since I've posted...I've been in such agony I just haven't felt like going online much lately. I have been on Oxycontin (80 MG 3 times daily) & Percocet (10 MG 4 times...
Hello all & thanks for all your thoughtful responses and support! I'm a horrible forum member. I rarely go on to the site, so when I DO go on and post something, I forget to check back for responses....
Well I finally had the MRI on my right knee, the knee formerly known as the healthy knee. I have had 11 operations on my left knee, starting with 2 operations for torn meniscus and the rest were...
Pain in both legs is horrible. I've had bad nerve pain for quite a while now, but nothing comes close (For me) to nerve pain in the testicles. It comes out of nowhere and comes in waves after waves...
Wow, thanks for all of the great responses! I have a lot to consider and digeat after reading these responses. I've had all kinds of injections (Facet blocks, Epidural Steroid Injections, Nerve...