Why do I only feel inspired to write when I'm unhappy?
October 14, 2009 8:54pm
Another day where the pain wins - struggled all day to just work through it and finally had to give in when I got home. I took a hot shower, …
SharonLC
8:41pm, October 14, 2009
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About Me
SharonLC
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About Me
Mid Level Executive for a National Company, Married, with three grown/almost grown children. I love to write/journal and read. I have always believed that life is what you make of it - that we have the chance to CREATE the life we want and the legacy we leave.
Mid Level Executive for a National Company, Married, with three grown/almost grown children. I love to write/journal and read. I have always believed that life is what you make of it - that we have the chance to CREATE the life we want and the legacy we leave.
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Missed meds and a bad day
August 1, 2009 7:57am
I use Fentanyl patches for chronic pain management and Percocet for breakthrough pain, anti-depressants to counteract the depressive state that …
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The Isolation of Chronic Pain
July 26, 2009 8:41pm
I have struggled with chronic pain for several years now. After nine abdominal surgeries, I have a belly full of adhesions, which causes pain every …
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Wecome to DailyStrength. I too have chronic back pain so I understand a bit where you are coming from. There are some great people here and you will find loads of good information as well. Good luck in your journey and I hope you get time to check in often and let us know how you are doing. ~ Bre
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Close Back Pain
My back pain is actually the most manageable of my chronic pain issues. It's all low back and flares up dramatically when I sleep on a flat mattress. This pain has driven me to sleeping on a recliner almost every night. I'm sad about that. I miss my bed.
Treatments
- Cortisone (Injection) Not Working
- This did not work for me on my chronic abdominal pain - after five series of trigger point injections - I stopped this.
- Fentanyl Working / Worked
- 50mcg patch every other day. This does not ever take away pain completely, but dulls the intensity of the pain enough to allow other meds to work without having to take maximum dosages.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Used to take Lortab but they eventually became less effective, so switched to Percocet about 5 months ago....still need 4 doses a day every day to function, but good for overall pain management.
Close Chronic Pain
I have had nine abdominal surgeries and my chronic pain primarily stems from the adhesions throughout my abdomen which keep my organs/intestines bound up. Norman digestion and body functions cause pain. I also have some scar tissue which causes my muscles to adhere to my abdominal wall so typical movements can cause pain. This led to me to a pain specialist when there were no more surgical options. My pain is getting worse and now my joints ache, my pelvic joints/low back hurt every day.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- I tried this but became more depressed and felt very dark/sad/hopeless while taking it. Now, I'm taking Lexapro instead.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- I took Lortab until it became less effective. It worked well, but I built up a tolerance over time.
- Lidoderm Somewhat Helpful
- This works sometimes depending on the source of my pain.
- Lyrica Somewhat Helpful
- This worked a little, but not enough to make the side effects worthwhile. I hated the weight gain, swollen joints and the way I felt on this.
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- I take this 4 times/day for ongoing chronic pain in addition to Fentanyl patches. Activia Light helps with the constipation side effect.
- TENS Considering
- I have been offered this by my Doc - haven't decided whether to try it or not. It won't prevent pain and is only helpful while you're using it --- so I'm not sure it will help much since I still work full time, etc.
Open Gastric Bypass Surgery
As an 8 year veteran of RNY surgery, I am available to offer any support I can to those who have questions or concerns.
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