Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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Frustrated!

PinkAnything09
PinkAnything09
So I've decided to go ahead with the spinal cord stimulator trial, as my leg pain has greatly increased to the point I can barely tolerate my 30 minute car ride home from work... I feel angry :( I have my psych eval scheduled for 1/12/15 to get the approval for the trial, and I can't wait. I hope this brings relief. Sitting at work hurts, riding in the car hurts... everything hurts but laying flat on my back with a heating pad under my bum. Just discovered I'm allergic to the topical lidocaine/prilocaine cream I was prescribed and the Norco is no longer touching the pain. January can't come quick enough.
yadlim
yadlim
Good luck!!

I was not a candidate because I was not going to pass the mental part of it.

I had been told by the surgeon, who did not know of my PTSD issues, that it would provide fantastic relief to me for years. So hang in there, sounds like help might be on the way!!
violetmist
violetmist
I feel for you being in pain. I wish you lots of luck with the spinal cord stimulator trial. I sure hope you do get relief also. I hope in the mean time you can get something else to ease your pain. Please keep us updated. hugs
Aronia
Aronia
Good luck with the stim trial!!!
I used to scrub in for a some when i worked for a neurosurgeon.
When you go home after the procedure, keep really detailed records of your pain/activity/ stim on-off times . It will help you figure out if it is worth it .
Psych eval is nothing complicated at all. It will be quick.
gramybear
gramybear
I have not heard of this before. Do you suffer from Sciatica pain? I have pain that radiates down my fanny into my leg, all the way down to my feet. Norco doesn't touch my pain either and I also wear a Fentynl Patch. I really hope you have success with this this trial and will keep us up to date on how you are doing. Hugs GB
PinkAnything09
PinkAnything09
I think the thing that scares me most is if I go ahead with the full installation, is the healing. Making a pocket in my muscle sounds scary... but with the pain in my leg I'm willing to try. I don't see the dr again until 12/29... We're going to the mountains to spend Christmas at a ski resort, and I am dreading the ride!!!! We were going to take our truck, but I think the expedition will be needed so I can lay down in the seat LOL

Grammybear- It is sciatic pain, but mine is from piriformis syndrome... not from a disk issue : / So it took a LONG time to diagnose, and by that time it has become chronic- no longer a simple condition cured by physical therapy.

I hope you all have a great Holiday season, and relatively pain free :) I will keep everyone updated as they progress...