Starting Over
May 31, 2009 4:38pm
Well, I didn't get very far. Tomorrow I'm starting over on my goal of quiting smoking. Mike and I got into a fight yesterday. He said I …
Scooterpea
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About Me
Scooterpea
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About Me
I'm on disability now after working for 20 years as an ER secretary. I'm in chronic pain after having 5 back surgeries and 2 nerve releases on my left leg. The main reason for my pain is the scar tissue that is encased around the nerve roots in my back. I have 2 adult daughters and 2 grandchildren. I have a minuature schnauzer that is the love of my life. I enjoy reading and being on the computer.
I'm on disability now after working for 20 years as an ER secretary. I'm in chronic pain after having 5 back surgeries and 2 nerve releases on my left leg. The main reason for my pain is the scar tissue that is encased around the nerve roots in my back. I have 2 adult daughters and 2 grandchildren. I have a minuature schnauzer that is the love of my life. I enjoy reading and being on the computer.
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First Day Without Smoking
April 2, 2009 4:47pm
I put out my last cigarette at midnight. So April 2 is going to be my first smoke free day. I really hope I can do it this time. I can't even …
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Increased Pain
March 18, 2009 8:53pm
I am so frustrated right now because every single time I do anything physical my pain levels increase tremendously. Just …
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Ok Scoot, whre are you?? Its time to check in with us so we know how you are doing!!! Hope all is well hugs sandy
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Thanks for the hug. I need those little ups when I am so low. this is my low on meds week. happens every moth. they just won't put my meds to a high enough dose to manage the pain well and so it gets outta control more and more and now it's every other day off the charts pain unless I take an extra dose of all of my meds. I will see doc on fri and my man and my oldest daughter are going with me for support and wittness to the quality of life that's diminished to the bed again. GodI just want to live some of my life, be able to see some friends, take a shower wash a few dishes, take a walk or a short vacation in the car. I'm not asking for the pain to go away completely as I know it won't, and I'm not asking to be medicated to go back to work as I know work would severely damage my already wrecked up back. I just don't want to be confined to my bed which is so depressing. You take away everything in life that makes someone happy and then tell them oh buck up kid tough it out. It wears on you like being locked up in a prison with no chance for parole. I am just down today with too much needing to be done so I am frustrated and exhausted. Thanks again for the lift up my friend Loves TerrieAnn/ralop
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It's gotten so bad that the night before last, I had to sleep in bed with my 6 year old son to get the comfort I need. He gives me such great hugs, especially when he knows I'm sad. But, unfortunately, I woke him up in the middle of the night because I couldn't stop crying. But, thank God that my wife and I finally have an appointment to see a marriage counselor and it's only a week from today. Unfortunately this next week is going to be so tough to get through and I can only imagine how long it is actually going to seem. But I am so excited that we will be seeing someone but I just hope the counselor is experienced. Hopefully the first person we see will be able to help us and I don't have to "counselor shopping" to save my marriage. But at least we have hope and one more week like this isn't too bad to have to endure. (Think postive...think positive...think positive)
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I have PTSD.. it really sounds like you are dealing with that. PTSD is very treatable... proper meds and counseling can really help. Go for it!
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I am so sorry to hear about what you went through yourself. That must have been a devastating time of your life, and unfortunately the pain part of it remains a daily reality. I appreciate your kind wishes and prayers and will add you as a friend so we can keep in touch. Things are so confusing and scary for me right now, and my wife just seems to be distancing herself from me. I know your thoughts and experience will help me deal with everything and I hope I can help you out too once things settle down around here. Thanks so much and best wishes to you. -BRIAN
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Close Chronic Pain
I have chronic pain after 5 back surgeries and 2 nerve releases in my left leg.The main reason for my pain is the scar tissue that is encased around the nerve roots in my lower back
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Did not work. When I quit taking it I had horrible withdrawal symptoms
- Flexeril Not Working
- Did not work
- Heat Working / Worked
- It helps my muscle spasms I get.It also helps when the muscles are tight
- Hydrocodone Working / Worked
- Took it in the past,but it wasn't strong enough
- Methadone Not Working
- Did not work.Wasn't strong enough
- Morphine Working / Worked
- Took it in the past. It wasn't strong enough. Also,it made me constipated
- Naproxen Working / Worked
- I take Aleve or ibuprofen with my other meds. They help
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- Doctor had a hard time trying to insert the needle because of scar tissue
- Neurontin Not Working
- Did not work. Also made my legs and feet swell
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- I take Oxycontin and Oxycodone for breakthru pain. They both work
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- Did not work. In fact it made my pain worse
