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August 4, 2009 4:00am
Hello!
I am new here in the Community! I am looking forward to meeting people who face similar challenges that I do. I have a …
Blessedx2
5:01am, August 6, 2009
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About Me
Blessedx2
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About Me
I am a 46 yr old, happily married, mother of 2 wonderful children. I have had 3 back surgeries (most recent was on Oct 30, 2009), however, the 2nd surgery in 6/03 left me permanently disabled and living with chronic pain 24/7. I also suffer from RSDS in both arms/hands (diagnosed 15 yrs ago). The pain drains me mentally and physically, however, I am so lucky to have a very supportive husband and 2 loving, supportive kids (son, 10yrs & daughter, 9 yrs). I have complete empathy for anyone who is suffering and would like to connect with others who face the same daily challenges I do. God Bless!
I am a 46 yr old, happily married, mother of 2 wonderful children. I have had 3 back surgeries (most recent was on Oct 30, 2009), however, the 2nd surgery in 6/03 left me permanently disabled and living with chronic pain 24/7. I also suffer from RSDS in both arms/hands (diagnosed 15 yrs ago). The pain drains me mentally and physically, however, I am so lucky to have a very supportive husband and 2 loving, supportive kids (son, 10yrs & daughter, 9 yrs). I have complete empathy for anyone who is suffering
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Interests
Spending quality time with my family & shopping online
Spending quality time with my family & shopping online
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Recent Activity
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1 hug received, 1 journal comment
Yesterday
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Blessedx2 gave LoneWolfe a ray of sunshine 2:52pm
Dear Hunter, THANK YOU so very much for the inspirational message you left me. YOU are such a special…
Friday
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Blessedx2 commented on their journal entry Hello! I'm new here! 10:10am
Hello everyone! My 3rd back surgery was October 30th and boy has it been challenging to say the least!…
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August 8
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Blessedx2 turned 46 12:00am
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Prayer
Carrie! My gosh you have been through so, so much. Trust me Carrie, your testimony, i.e. what all you have been through is a TESTAMENT to your spirit and drive to be well....there's nothing I can say, but that there is so much unconditional support here from many on D.S. and I always am happy to see your journals, this lets me know you may be struggling, but you are still here...Carrie, there is a purpose for everything. Your writings are purposeful, and POWERFUL. You inspire, heck, the pain, that's not what should be, but through it, others, like me and others, know we are not alone, and that others, more than myself, have much more on there plate, and we are in this together, and there's strength. I just this a.m. sent something that I carried on a piece of paper in my pocket for awhile now, that is weathered from me having to take it out and read it so much, it was almost off the print, so I put it in a Word Document. I may or may not post it to D.S. It's by Rick Warren, the guy that wrote a book I've not read, called "The Purpose Driven Life' I might never read it, that wasn't it, I just know that as horrendous as it has gotten for me thru it all, and trust me, it has here and there, people like you are very, very, very, special....not enough verys by the way. I've got to run, but love, Hunter
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Shout Out
Hi! I've not been on here in awhile, so much has went on and I'm finally getting back on here. I am going to send you a hello here, for if I do to your email, it'll probably wind up spam. I will pray that your pain let's up. I have not had chronic pain in a few years myself, and now since it's back, well, it's tough...but we are tougher right? Carrie, have a good weekend, and God Bless you! Hunter
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Sympathy
I too have sympathy for those with chronic pain. I have fibromyalgia and accepting it is hard, but knowing "this is my life" from now on is even harder. I pray that we continue to be thankful for our blessings.
Hannah 
Moment of Peace
Sorry it took so longto write back, been busy and then down, just haven't been on the puter at all!! My son did get a 3 day leave (yea!), it was a surprise it was so great to get to see him one last time before he goes overseas. We too have deer, they are great (except when they eat the flowers!!), we also get moose and lots of other wildlife. Some time you'll have to tell me the story of the babies!! Hope your having a low pain day.....peace!
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Close Chronic Pain
I have had 2 back surgeries, leaving me perm. disabled after the 2nd. I suffer from dehabilitating chronic pain 24/7. I have a loving husband & 2 wonderful kids, however, many times, I feel so alone because of this illness. Even my own mother abandoned me because of it. I cry all the time and wonder why this is happening?
Treatments
- Flexeril Not Working
- Tried this years ago. Didn't help
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- This is the only thing that gives me a little relief. It seems calm thing down a bit.
- Hydrocodone Not Working
- Tried several medications in this category and didn't help
- Morphine Somewhat Helpful
- I have been on different types of morphine over the last 6 yrs. It helps to "take the edge off" but isn't enough. I am on MS-Contin, used to take Kadian but it was too expensive
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- Did not work
- Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
- I am now taking Neurontin (in place of Topamax) but it does not work as well for me. I still have alot of leg pain
- Oxycodone Somewhat Helpful
- I took OxyContin and it helped to "take the edge off", but had to stop taking because it was too expensive
- Physical Therapy Not Working
- Tried this for several months post-op but it wasn't working, so Director of Rehab place and I mutually decided that it would be best if I stopped going
- TENS Considering
- The medical doctors said that this would not be helpful for my situation
- Topamax Working / Worked
- I took Topamax to help the severe nerve pain in my legs (due to scar tissue from my back surgery). It really helped but I had to stop taking because it was too expensive
Close Insomnia
I suffer from chronic pain and only get 3-4 hours of sleep each day. After going like this for days, I will finally drop from exhaustion and get some much needed sleep. I have tried different sleeping aides and nothing has worked.
Treatments
Open Medicare
I am a 45 yr old female who is perm. disabled due to chronic pain following 2 back surgeries. I am now on SSDI & Medicare.
Open Migraine Headaches
I have been a migraine sufferer for 30 yrs. My worst attacks leave me severly nauseated to the point of vomiting.
Treatments
Open Depression
After 2 spinal surgeries, I am perm. disabled and suffer from chronic pain 24/7. Frustrated that I cannot do alot of things with my 2 young children. Feel very guilty for this. Also have had my mother & other family members "abandon me" due to my chronic pain.
Treatments
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Effexor XR did a good job keeping my emotions "in check". Had to quit taking in 1/09 because I needed to reduce the cost of my medicines.
Open Family Issues
Mother & Stepfather have been extremely hurtful in recent years. Mother abandoned me due to chronic pain & I abandoned her back for the hurtful things she has done.
Treatments
- Talking Working / Worked
- It helps to talk to my husband
