Chronic Pain Support Group
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Hi all,
I've had searing pain in my left foot since April. At the time I was on the cabergoline prescription for a pituitary tumor, I had the tumor removed Nov 30th and stopped the medication.
I've seen little bits of improvement, but still can't walk more than about 400' in a day. I feel like I need another 4 months, but my progress is so slow and it's easy to do too much and have a set back.
I started a 80+% raw diet in August and it's gotten me off of pain killers, I'm so lucky my hubby was willing to try it. I find it fascinating which foods spread pain and which don't. Are there any other raw foodies on here?
I'm scheduled for an EMG test Feb 17th at UCSF. I have childhood trama around needles and have to be heavily sedated for blood draws. Can I do the emg while still conscious yet sedated? I read somewhere a 1/2 benadryl is good to take?
Has anyone had an extremely good emg experience in California, Nevada, or Arizona? UCSF has taken excellent care of me in other procedures. I'm just starting to get concerned it sounds awful.
Thanks in Advance!
I've had searing pain in my left foot since April. At the time I was on the cabergoline prescription for a pituitary tumor, I had the tumor removed Nov 30th and stopped the medication.
I've seen little bits of improvement, but still can't walk more than about 400' in a day. I feel like I need another 4 months, but my progress is so slow and it's easy to do too much and have a set back.
I started a 80+% raw diet in August and it's gotten me off of pain killers, I'm so lucky my hubby was willing to try it. I find it fascinating which foods spread pain and which don't. Are there any other raw foodies on here?
I'm scheduled for an EMG test Feb 17th at UCSF. I have childhood trama around needles and have to be heavily sedated for blood draws. Can I do the emg while still conscious yet sedated? I read somewhere a 1/2 benadryl is good to take?
Has anyone had an extremely good emg experience in California, Nevada, or Arizona? UCSF has taken excellent care of me in other procedures. I'm just starting to get concerned it sounds awful.
Thanks in Advance!
The one on my legs it hurt and I would have loved to do an EMG on this person. I think she took to much pleasure in inflicking pain. It did hurt more than the other one but I did get through.
Talk with the doctor ordering the test and make sure they know your fears.
Sending Hugs & Prayers that everything goes well for you.
Mary
I did have allergy test for foods and found I'm allergic to eggs and milk and find if I stay away from these it does make a difference. If I cheat I end up feeling sluggish.
I've had EMGS and I hate needles too! It really depended on the dr performing the test on how much pain came with it. I was told that I couldn't take anti-anxiety meds because they would throw the testing off. I'm not sure about sedating you.
I strongly suggest to you that you talk to your dr before hand about your fears and make it clear as you have on here. Maybe he can come up with something to help.
Best Wishes,
Toni
In reference to the raw diet, I've heard that it is a wonderful diet to follow, but I just like my food cooked, about the only thing that I can eat raw is mini-carrots,Broccoli florets and Peppers, that's it! I do a very healthy diet very low in sugars and fats, but like any human being everyday I go nuts and have my cookies! LOL!
Anyway's, good luck with your test, the foot and welcome to our group!