Dancer In The Dark
October 30, 2009 11:09am
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mynameisJARED 
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mynameisJARED
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About Me
My back only hurts when I breathe...two rods &two replaced vertebrae. Pain meds dont help that much. I am glad to see other people here, that can help with their testimonies, and answers to questions. It is comforting to not have to pretend to be alright, and be yourself on this site. Thanks to Doug and the staff for making Daily Strength a crutch to lean on during such depression.
My back only hurts when I breathe...two rods &two replaced vertebrae. Pain meds dont help that much. I am glad to see other people here, that can help with their testimonies, and answers to questions. It is comforting to not have to pretend to be alright, and be yourself on this site. Thanks to Doug and the staff for making Daily Strength a crutch to lean on during such depression.
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All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. -St Francis of Assisi
All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. -St Francis of Assisi
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October 23, 2009 7:12am
The pain specialist gave me a new combination of pain medicine to help, along with the tried and true pain reliever I usually use. Oh my! I had the …
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October 14, 2009 7:32am
Heyo! School is taking time , but I am getting ahead; and closer to my goals. I just got done seeing my Pain Specialist and I have an …
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With out Jesus what would we do where would I hope be? To God Be the Glory for ever and ever
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Hey thank U J. I'm feeling better!
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Close Scoliosis
two vertebrae removed and replaced with cages and two rods installed. Pain killers can help mildly or make me sick. I don't feel like a man, I measure what activities I can do in increments of pain. I feel like I pretend I am optimistic, when inside I am broken.
Treatments
- Harrington Rods Working / Worked
- I am relieved to not be paralyzed in the legs.
Close Depression
coping with spine problems and the heartbreak of emasculation it brought.
Treatments
- Effexor Working / Worked
- I'm not sure, but getting off it, the withdrawls made my brain feel bad and I could feel my brain shiver when I moved my eyes...
Open Back Pain
I am so sensitive to pain that it really depends on the variables. What is/has been performed that day,day before. Type of shoes, type of chairs, have I laid down enough, what meds have been taken, you know the normal run of the mill barriers to leading a regular life most people take for granted. :)
Treatments
- Bedrest Somewhat Helpful
- helps, but not all beds were created equal, my last bed was good, this one feels like torture, lol
- Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
- Most of the time they make you hurt worse, but it's probably not their fault, it's just that my back is a rare problem that is weird to help.
- Fentanyl Working / Worked
- I hate extended release pain meds. I want them out of my system as soon as possible, so my vessel doesn't get dependent. People, never take pain meds consecutively... if you can grind through the pain a bit.ANY EXTENDED RELEASE OPIATES ,,WILL MAKE YOU GO THROUGH THE SAME WITHDRAWALS AS A HEROIN ADDICT!!!!!!!!!!!
- Flexeril Not Working
- bloody inneffective, but it is good at making you extremely dizzy, and tired.
- Heat Considering
- I used to love this, but the Dr. told me not to because of the Steel in my back. I really miss this. It use to feel good on the muscles.
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- helps minimally but very nauseating due to high concentrations of acetaminphen
- Ibuprofen Not Working
- YOU GOT TO BE JOKING!!
- Morphine Working / Worked
- this works best so far, but takes a toll on your memory, plus your body gets dependent, even if you dont want it.
- Naproxen Not Working
- All these opiated depend on the mg you take, but I did not favor this one.
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- The physical therapist, had me doing incorrect exercises untill I made her call my surgeon, finally, she listened and stop damaging my back, and had me do exercises in the neutral position(keeping the spin straight). I notice that even swimming causes very much pain. The thing that is most non brutal is those, non impact machines at the gym, but what do you do when you can't afford that anymore? (because a year later your still waiting for your ssi claim to go to the court of appeals) OMG
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- this is my mainstay of pain relief, which sucks, because i feel like doing so much, it makes me want to scream. I was given an all expense trip for two to PARIS for my B-day. I still havent gone, because it wont even be fun, with this back pain. :(
- Stretching Considering
- I'll try anything at this point, but its hard with a steel back, lol.
Open Fitness Goals
Type: Be the best you can beBack surgery makes it difficult to lose weight, only dieting is option, light leg routine and non resistant forms of upper body are still painful. but i miss being in top form.
Treatments
- Swimming Working / Worked
- coupled with non resistant stair climbers this works to accompany a 1000 calorie a day diet
- Weight Watchers Working / Worked
- Create a caloric deficit of 1,000 calories consumed daily, not shallow calories, and you will lose a pound a day. This works wonderfully, but you will feel like your starving. As long you can go to bed hungry, half the battle is won. I try to fill up on water.
Open Chronic Pain
Morphine helps a little, but has terrible side effects. I hope science comes out with better methods of pain management soon.
Treatments
- Flexeril Not Working
- doesnt work
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- dont help much, and come with extreme nausea
- Lyrica Not Working
- doesnt work
- Methadone Working / Worked
- works a lil ,but still comes with terrible withdrawls side efffects
- Morphine Working / Worked
- kadian-So EFFIN expensive, and is extended release so it is not immediate for when you need it.
- Oxycodone Not Working
- allergic
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- I have been exercizing for over 6 months, with no improvement. It only makes me hurt more.
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