Journal Entry for November 9, 2007
November 9, 2007 1:11pm
I have had to have a revision surgery to fix a lead that had shifted. I just found out today that I wll be having one more surgery to take out …
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About Me
sugaree216
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About Me
I am a student at Indiana University. I have two classes left before I get my degree! I went to school to be an English teacher, but due to my back pain that is no longer an option. I am finishing up college online. I am an only child, but I think I turned out alright. I love humor and find it everywhere, even in myself. I am easily entertained; I'm like a big little kid, and proud of it. I enjoy reading and watching the History Channel, I love learning. I'm a dork.
I am a student at Indiana University. I have two classes left before I get my degree! I went to school to be an English teacher, but due to my back pain that is no longer an option. I am finishing up college online. I am an only child, but I think I turned out alright. I love humor and find it everywhere, even in myself. I am easily entertained; I'm like a big little kid, and proud of it. I enjoy reading and watching the History Channel, I love learning. I'm a dork.
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I love music. Big fan of The Beatles, Dylan, and old girl groups. I'll listen to anything if you let me. I also love my ferrets and my puppy. I'm a humongous fan of Harry Potter, but I do like "adult" books, too. I also enjoy making jewelry.
I love music. Big fan of The Beatles, Dylan, and old girl groups. I'll listen to anything if you let
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Journal Entry for September 8, 2007
September 8, 2007 2:19pm
I just had my trial SCS done on Tuesday. It hurt a little more than I had anticipated, but it's getting better. I am having very …
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Journal Entry for August 15, 2007
August 15, 2007 12:18pm
It's been cooler here lately, but damp. It makes my body ache. Other than that, things with my back pain have not changed. …
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Journal Entry for August 9, 2007
August 9, 2007 12:10pm
things have been better lately. it's been a nice break. the pain is still there, but i've had a lot of activity around my …
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Journal Entry for July 31, 2007
July 31, 2007 4:44pm
Today I am tired of living like this. I've had a whole week full of terrible pain. Usually I'll have a few horrible days a week, …
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wow, confined to your house so young? That sucks! I'm sorry.
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havent heard from you in a while ok part my bad havent been on much ither just wanted to see how you are doing
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Close Chronic Pain
I herniated a disc four years ago and had the disc operated on. The pain came back with more intensity a year out of surgery. I then had my spine fused at the L5-S1 level, and after 6 months had the hardware removed. The last surgery, a small one, really put me over the edge as far as pain goes. I now have "failed back syndrome."
Treatments
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- I switched over to this from wellbutrin. I can't tell a difference in pain, but I can tell you that I am more willing to stick around and try to live my life.
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- These worked for awhile, but I've built up a tolerance. I use skelaxin now
- Heat Working / Worked
- This alleviates some of the pain from back spasms.
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- This has worked for me before after surgeries, but no longer helps my pain.
- Lidoderm Not Working
- I tried these, but they did not do much for my pain, only numbed my skin
- Marijuana Somewhat Helpful
- I've been self medicating for years now. This really eases my mind and does help with pain. It also helps with my sanity as I am confined to my home at 23 years old.
- Morphine Not Working
- I tried Kadian, but I didn't like them. They did little for my pain.
- Nerve Blocks Not Working
- I've tried these in the past with no luck.
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- This is what I take now. I have had panic attacks on these meds so I have to take xanax to reverse that and then I was taking other stuff to wake me up doing the day.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- I've done this a few times, but I want to get back into it after my next surgery
Close Depression
I have depression that is linked to chronic pain in my lower back. There have been times when I would rather not live at all than live with this pain everyday. I have tried different meds, combinations of meds, and have found meds I hated. I am currently just using cymbalta and it is helping me want to stick around.
Treatments
- Cymbalta Working / Worked
- I like cymbalta because it does not affect my sex drive like other meds have. I also don't have severe mood swings like I used to.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- It always helps to talk to someone.
- Wellbutrin Somewhat Helpful
- This helped a little, but in the long run gave me worse mood swings than ever. I'd have extreme lows on wellbutrin.
- Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
- This worked, but I killed my libido.
Open Back Pain
Chronic pain. I'm on my 7th surgery.
Treatments
- Bedrest Working / Worked
- This is about the only thing I could do for awhile. I spend a lot of time laying down.
- Cortisone (Injection) Not Working
- These don't help me at all, but they do help some people
- Darvon Not Working
- I had a horrible reaction to this medication, but it did relieve some pain.
- Epidural Injection Not Working
- I never had luck, but I did get a staph infection from one round. I have heard wonderful things from others about these shots though, people that swear by them
- Fentanyl Somewhat Helpful
- This worked great after my spine was fused. I used it with hydrocodone.
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- I built up a tolerance to these, and they quit helping my back spasms. I use skelaxin now.
- Heat Working / Worked
- Helps with muscle spasms
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- Worked great after surgeries but is no longer strong enough to take care of my pain.
- Morphine Not Working
- I hated Kadian, I still had a lot of pain with this medication
- Oxycodone Working / Worked
- Works great for my pain, but has side effects that I hate (tiredness and anxiety) and I have to take other meds just to balance out this one.
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- I am ready to get stronger, but have to wait until my next surgery is over
- Spinal Cord Stimulator Working / Worked
- I am doing the trial right now, and I love this thing. I think I want a permanent one implanted.
- Stretching Working / Worked
- Yoga is great, but only if you are able to do the moves. I modify them for myself. I haven't been able to do yoga since January though.
Open Eating Disorders
I began having food issues when I was 16. I was anorexic, but then I got hungry and became bulimic. I am 23 now and I like to think I'm over EDs, but I still struggle. I have chronic back pain and throwing up only makes it worse, so I try to be good. Also, I am on a great deal of painkillers, which only make me lose weight. It's scary for me now to gain the weight back.
Treatments
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- I go to a therapist for chronic pain, and we've touched on EDs. I tell him I'm over them though.
- Zoloft Somewhat Helpful
- It worked on my depression, but not my ED. Also, my sex drive suffered significantly.
