Trying so hard to keep up my spirits!
October 31, 2009 1:35pm
It is so hard when you cannot walk. I tried to emphasize with people who were in pain or disabled before I became disabled with pain, …
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ColleenH 
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About Me
ColleenH
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About Me
I have been fighting to regain my health since 1998. It was not until this year that I learned I in fact have Shingles. It has been tearing me apart and debilitating my body for years. And, unfortunately, not only has it taken away from me my health, but also my life. I have been writing for a very long time. There are many (even physicians) who do not take this disease seriously. Hopefully, I can make a change and save individuals from ever experiencing this. I am thankful that I have found Daily Strength.
I have been fighting to regain my health since 1998. It was not until this year that I learned I in fact have Shingles. It has been tearing me apart and debilitating my body for years. And, unfortunately, not only has it taken away from me my health, but also my life. I have been writing for a very long time. There are many (even physicians) who do not take this disease seriously. Hopefully, I can make a change and save individuals from ever experiencing this. I am thankful that I have found Daily
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Love the law. Worked in the courtroom with judges when I could function adequately. My father (now gone) had an incredible voice. He had a chance to pursue it in LA, but stayed on as an electrician to take care of his family. We sang together up until he passed away in 1993. Love to write. Have been writing for a very long time. So many ideas -- Love to read. You are never too old to learn. And, thank God for books.
Love the law. Worked in the courtroom with judges when I could function adequately. My father (now gone)
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Hi! Just stopping in to say hello & see ow u were doing =]
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Colleen, When people get tired of hearing our true feeling. This is where we come in.Remember most people don't understand or believe in what they don't see. Yet, all of us with phn no so very well. The world we live in is fast paced. But remember our fast pace is just to be able to get out bed each day with a little pain or none. I know how it is being in a cast again an enabler. But I always say to myself it could have been worst. Its been about 3 yrs since I broke my ankle and Iit give me no trouble at all.Just take day by day and the same will happen to you. So hang on in there. your freind linda gibson
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Don't be sorry it's not your fault at all. If I've learned anything from this it's that apparently it's ok to call someone bitchy in a post.. Please don't let this discourage you from this site. It will blow over soon. Take care
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nothing like answered prayer <
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ditto
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Close Shingles
Severe Chronic Shingles/PHN for over 13 years.
Close Chronic Pain
Live with chronic pain daily.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Not Working
- Did not work. Terrible anxiety. Did not help nerve pain.
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- Currently on Norco. Does help with pain. My system is very sensitive, so I need to increase doseage slowly. Sometimes it works, sometimes not so good. Especially when I attempt to put too many chores into my day. Need to pace myself.
- Lidoderm Working / Worked
- Helps a little with pain. Very expensive (not generic).
- Lyrica Not Working
- Found this is very similar to Neurontin (just a different component). It is only brand name. No generic. Found no difference for me.
- Morphine Somewhat Helpful
- No longer using. Did not feel much relief with time release tablets.
- Naproxen Not Working
- Cannot take for stomache reasons. It did not relieve the chronic pain.
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- Epidural as well. Did not work for me. Would like to possibly try nerve blocks again.
- Neurontin Somewhat Helpful
- Helps the tingling with the nerve pain. Does not help me with pain.
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Presently not using. This is a medication I will again consider. I wish I could afford Oxycontin. It is time released without the added component of Acetaminophen. FDA is currently reconsidering many drugs with this component.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- Swimming somewhat helpful in the past, but the pain/fatigue/weakness continued and it just became difficult.
- TENS Not Working
- I have neuropathy. Only made it worse.
- Topamax Not Working
- Did not work for me at all.
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