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AnnieMetalGirl’s Profile

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    About Me

    I suffer from numerous diseases of the spine and have had chronic severe intractable pain for over 12 yrs. I am married to a wonderful understanding man.

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    • I proved I could do something by myself

      Mood November 17, 2008 10:19am

       Dear Friends,

      I flew to Texas and drove by myself 100 miles to see my Daddy!!!  This is a major accomplish for me.  I have not been …

    • Getting Myself Stronger

      Mood October 20, 2008 4:25am

      I am working to get my legs stronger so I can walk more, drive a car, go to Texas to see my daddy by myself.

    • Journal Entry for September 14, 2008

      Mood September 14, 2008 1:10pm

      Saw rheumatologist and he changed vitamin D to 50,000 IU every week since my levels dropped from last month.  I will be getting …

    • Vacation and my pain

      Mood July 25, 2008 3:31am

       Two week vacation travelling from Tennessee to Texas just about did me in painwise.  My spine feels like I have been run over by a Mack …

    • still plogging along

      Mood June 19, 2008 11:21am

       Still plogging along trying to survive with all of my diseases and pain.  Hoping for help with fibro when I see the rheumy that …

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      From Tamara999 Yesterday

      Thanks for the hug. Hope you are feeling better. Glad to hear Neurontin helped a bit cuz it sure helps me. Yeah, it's just nice to get comments every now and then on our journals ... that's all we are asking. Take care.

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      From angelsfly Yesterday

      Hugs for you on this Thursday. Hope that you have a painless day.

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      From kangahop Saturday

      Hi, Annie! Hope this finds you feeling better, and hope your day is a good one! Take care...xxx

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      From ds13099 Saturday

      spreading Love & Joy, happiness & smiles! Make it a great day!

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      From ds13099 November 11

      for a very special friend! God Bless you

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  • Goals

    get my legs strong

    Progress

    85 %

    Goal End Date is Nov 3, 08 18 days ago.
    advocate for chronic pain

    100%

    Goal Completed on Nov 17, 08

  • Support Groups

    • Close Chronic Pain

      I suffer from chronic severe intractable pain of the spine.

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      tried the spinal decompression table, made pain worse
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      worked for awhile until pain got much worse
      Oxycodone Somewhat Helpful
      did not like the affect
      TENS Working / Worked
      had three implanted and removed. worked for awhile and then that affect got aggrivating
      Epidural Injection Somewhat Helpful
      worked for awhile. had over 20 of them, then found out the bad side effects
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      It does help the nerve pain in my back (burning sensation
      Zanaflex Working / Worked
      helps some

    • Close Back Pain

      I have suffered from chronic severe intractable back pain for over 12 yrs

      Treatments

      Chiropractic Adjustment Not Working
      too much damage in back
      Epidural Injection Working / Worked
      have had over 20 injections thru the yrs. no more!
      Hydrocodone Working / Worked
      worked until pain got worse
      Physical Therapy Working / Worked
      It works, but I would have to have it the rest of my life
      Zanaflex Somewhat Helpful
      same as above

    • Open Degenerative Joint Disease

      I have DDD of the spine, 5 surgeries, continued degeneration of disks

    • Open Degenerative Disc Disease

      I have DDD and several other spinal diseases, 5 back surgeries.

    • Open Fibromyalgia

      got fibro from yrs of chronic pain. several diseases of the spine. Pain is debilitating :-(

      Treatments

      Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
      Cymbalta Working / Worked
      doesn't help my pain, used for depression
      Duragesic Patch Working / Worked
      Elavil Working / Worked
      Morphine Working / Worked
      Neurontin Working / Worked
      TENS Working / Worked
      Zanaflex Working / Worked

    • Open Myofascial Pain Syndrome

      I have myofacial pain syndrome and fibro, along with disabling diseases of the spine

      Treatments

      Zanaflex Working / Worked

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