A Much Better Day
May 29, 2009 3:59am
well, today has been pretty good, I spent most of it in my studio painting. I have started a new med called nurontin and I think it might actually be …
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September 23, 2008 6:33pm
Hello all,
long time no write, well i have been hibernating and have had surgery since i last wrote, i had a stimulator implanted in may this year, …
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Hey, I hope that the meds are still helping, I did not realize you painted, IO would like to hear more of what you work on, I do believe we have a common interest. I apologize for being MIA and will try to keep in touch more. My prayers are with you and I look forward to hearing about your studio LOL Kelly
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I wanted u to know you are in my thoughts I go through periods of forgetting to go online and then feel as though I've failed in keeping up. I hope you are hanging in, and that the new med will help. It is a constant journey but one day hopefully it will make us stronger. LOL Kelly
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I will keep you in peayer and I hope you continue to reach out you never know the blessings that may yeild!LOL kelly
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Cha, I'm sorry that you have alot of pain too. The procedure didn't sound too pleasant. Hope you feel better. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here for you. Take good care. Luv and bless you, xo, Mari
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Oh I see that you're feeling horrible too. I hope and pray that you feel better and get relief too! Here's a great big hug for you - X. Take good care. I'm here for you too if you need me. Luv, Mari Beauty
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Close Chronic Pain
i had a car accident 3 years ago, simple sprained wrist became complex regional pain syndrome. the pain is worse than child birth at times. am currently working with specialists to combat pain, i am very positive we will find the right thing for it.
Treatments
- Acupressure Working / Worked
- cant get close enough to the site for any relief, have even tried using it on other areas such as the neck.
- Heat Working / Worked
- sometimes
- Nerve Blocks Working / Worked
- 1st-no, 2nd yes, short term, 3rd yes short term, 4th no, 5th-new procedure made it worse. am trying new one next week, it could be the one!
- Prayer Working / Worked
- I talk to God everyday, i truly feel loved and encouraged by the Lord, talking to Him keeps me peaceful, I never feel lonely as He is always near.
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Somewhat Helpful
Close Diets & Weight Maintenance
due to a car accident and chronic pain i have gained more weight on top of the large amount i already carried
Treatments
- Atkins Diet Working / Worked
- no, i couldnt stand all of the meats
- Body for Life Working / Worked
- no
- Counting Calories Working / Worked
- i do this every day
- Dancing Working / Worked
- yes, if anything it makes me feel good
- Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
- yes, i eat healthy every day, it what i eat with it that causes me problems!
- Eat Less Working / Worked
- doesnt work, my brain tells me im starving
- Jenny Craig Working / Worked
- worked till i had to go it alone, i had no idea what i was doing
- Slim-Fast Working / Worked
- mmmmmmm, no
- South Beach Diet Working / Worked
- no
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- worked the first 2 times i went, but not this time
- Walking Working / Worked
- its nice to see neighbours, the dog loves it, i would like to walk every day but the weather affects my hand and the level of pain.
Open Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
i had a car accident 18mths ago, simple sprained wrist became complex regional pain syndrome. the pain is worse than child birth at times. am currently working with specialists to combat pain, i am very positive we will find the right thing for it. It is the most debilitating thing i have ever experienced.
Treatments
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- am currently increasing dose to 150mg 3 x daily
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- The only thing that helps keep pain at 40-50% is the controlled release oxycontin, sometimes there is breakthrough, but am working on something to combat it.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- Prayer is the guiding light in my whole life journey, God is Love, Jesus is Life!
- Tylenol Working / Worked
- i was told to take a small amount of this for breakthrough pain, as with the celery seed, it works in with everything else to become my pain relief recipe.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- it works well while i can concentrate on it, when pain is too great then no its not helpful
- Walking Working / Worked
- i find walking very refreshing, it helps to clear the brain a little bit
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- also, works in well with everything else i do
- Neurontin Not Working
- EVIL DRUG!!!
