Hi Everyone,

I have something fun to share this evening. My son called me from Texas and said, "Mom guess where I am and guess what I am holding in my arms?". I could tell by the sound of his voice that it had to be something really special, and so of course I asked, "What?"

He told me he was at a pet shop holding a 8 week old Welch Corgi puppy, and it was evident from the tone in his voice that he was already in love. My son had been brought up with two Welch Corgis in our family and they were beloved pets. Now he is carrying on the family tradition. Today he adopted little Chloe and she is adorable. He sent me pictures from the pet shop. The entire family is elated and they loaded a cart down with puppy supplies and toys. Chloe has a new loving family and I am so pleased for all of them.

I would like you to keep me in your prayers. My headpain has soared since my last seizure and has not calmed down. Thinking of all of you fondly and keeping you in my prayers.

Hugs, Cathy

Good Morning,

Woke up about an hour ago. Fixin' to get cleaned up to take Rocco to the vet for his last shot he needs before grooming and training. We thought that we had them all last week, but there was one more he needs. Then I go to the PM this afternoon. We definitely need to talk about this, what I interpret as muscle pain. Anyway it will be a busy day.

I see we have a few of our friends going through flares and seizures, and such. Please be careful if you drive. I wish all my friends here a great day, and yes, even if we isolate, talk to us here, because we hear you.

Hugs,
David.

HI, All
I am wishing all a less pain day!
David I have a question about SCS, is it different than the tens unit?
I tried that and it didn't work. also what breed is your cute dog? I have a chow chow that thinks he is a lap dog. lol
CW. sorry about your headpain I hope it gets better soon.
Sunny, I hope you can stand your job and hope it gets less tense for you.
sorry if I missed anyone.
Anyway have a great day all :)

82 days to go.

Seems like such a bad day for so many people yesterday. Hope you are all better today. Hang in there SUnnybunn. The job end is near. Sorry you are in so much head pain today Cathy from your seizure. ((((gentle hugs)))). I woke with a mild one and it is getting worse by the minute. Good thing Im not helping with my parents move. Good call on my part but I have a big meeting ahead. Hope I can think straight.

Love to you all. May it be a good day

David, after my SCS was implanted I had significant pain in what I thought was the kidney area. My PM doc gave me a month of Lortab and after the month was up it wasn't painful any more. It turned out to be the area where the leads were sutured. He said it would be painful until my body scarred over it.

Good luck at your appt.

sabb, I have a SCS and to me the stim signal feels like a tens type signal, only stronger. The stim signal displaces the pain signal, so that's what my brain perceives instead of the pain. Some people don't like the feeling. That's why they make you have a trial before they will implant one.

Wow, coming here and adding my two cents' worth has made me feel better already. David, this is such a great thread.

I had a hernia repair. THey used some sort of mess. It still hurts like hell. I hate doctors.
Heck, I hate life right now!

Bunny,
Hang in there. There will be light, we just have to be patient, and unfortunately tolerant. I saw your post on (you know who's) thread. Don't let others, especially her, get under your skin.

Keeska,
I agree about the SCS. Mine is in my neck area, and the stimulation is definitely something that is different.

Rhonda,
Keeska kind of hit on the main points of the spinal cord stimulation. Compared to a TENS unit, the SCS is a Cadillac, compared to a Ford Pinto. I used a TENS unit daily for months and it would help with muscle pain, but not nerve pain. I know Tipper, Kansass, and Keeska have them for lower pain, and mine is cervical. If you have any more questions you can post a topic, PM me or any of the others, or ask your doctor. My SCS is great so far.

I hope you all have a good one. My PM appointment is at 1:30.

Hugs,
David.

Hi everyone,
I have had an interesting couple of days! I have been really constipated even though I take something for it every day. I started 2 days ago doubling my "poop" meds and nothing. So I added in a big dose of miralax and nothing. So, after awhile I got scared and the pain and pressure were getting bad so I called my PM doc. They said to call my reg. doc. The reg. doc. says to call the PM doc. The ER says they can't give advise over the phone! Well, after a suppository, 2 enema's, and a WHOLE bottle of miralax I finally have diarrhea!! Fun-Fun huh! I'm just great full I didn't have to go to the ER for it like I have once before!
Thought this story might make some of you laugh or feel a little better in some way, but I know it's gross! I'm going to get a colonoscopy soon to see what's going on with this terrible constipation, that'll be fun!!
Have a wonderful day everyone!

David,

Thanks. It just hurts so much when some people start playing victim. It is all I get all day long at work. Who needs it here.

It just amazing to me that she thinks it is Ok to get all worked up and point out that my computer messed up when I pressed the caps lock by accident. She never bothers to even use any reasonable punctuation then comes here and complains when anyone says anything she does not like.

I have to patient and tolerant with everyone all the time. I am weary!!!!!!
The jerks upstream from me mess up all the time and then I look like the jerk. Now one of the numbskulls has decided that the IT people don't get to have any say in the changes to the operating system. But you won't be able to guess who will be responsible for the mess when it happens.

And I have to work everyday this week because of one jerks mess up. But everyone feels bad for her. They go over and "show her" how to do it again and again and again and again and again.
I thinki you get the point. Meanwhile, she sends crude downstream to me and i have to straighten it out.
Did I say I am tired?
Oh, I know I have not said yet today, I hate this job.
I will be quiting on Oct 11. Can't wait. How many days is that? 40 days. Seems long now!

Hello everyone - I'm doing OK today. At work and I fell like I need to carry a roll of toilet paper with me all day long. It seems like a have to wipe every ones you know what because they are not capable of doing so! Who would have thought that it is easier to take care of my 4 kids than it is to deal with my employees!! I am GRATEFUL though that I can work and that I'm not bed-ridden with my pain. I love the little things! Have a great day everyone! douglas

Today is a better day my mass dose of my steroids thru a pic line some iv blood pressure meds have helped also Still a lot of pain but better tomorrow I go to the hospital and have my pic line removed because I'm quick to get MRSA infection in my lines. On top of all this chronic illness and chronic pain I have no veins so I have to get pic or central lines and even then they have a hard time so I get lines frequently WHEW I just sometimes take it moment by moment
sorry for complaining but I'm glad u guys r hear u give my husband a break even though he do not complain

Blessings and alow pain day

Denise

Denise,

This is the ONLY place where I can complain. Everywhere else in life is filled with more people like the one who thinks she can count sept as a month when she did not go to the ER on the FIRST day of the month and then claim that is the whole truth.

What a sick life this is lately. If we can't come here to complain when life hurts, what use is support?

I hate to say this but I am glad that I am not alone. Being all alone is the worst part of being in pain. I can't dance all night, can't spend hours in the bar, can't sit still for long. What is the use of trying to spend time with others.

THere is another woman who wants to cook for me now. She thinks, "well at least you can try it". What idiots!!! They don't want to take a sip from the same glass that I have in case they catch a cold. But I will be sick for far longer than a cold if they get gluten in my food.

I am so tired of life. I certainly hope next week is better.

Rhonda,
Sorry. Rocco is a full breed Shih Tzu.

Hugs,
David

QUICK RANDOM POST

I have a feeling I may be reported and possibly blocked from DS for something I have written to Inchronicpain in her post. If I am I will get in touch or something cause I need you good people!

I really hope that you are all feeling better soon, massive hugs and thank you for being there for me. I have really appreciate all of your help and support. Hopefully I wont be blocked but just have a feeling haha.

Take care and Im sure all will be fine and ill speak to you soon! BIG HUGS!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I've been a little quiet lately. I'm reading everything and keeping up, but have had too much pain to type a reply. Know that I'm thinking of you and sorry for those having a rough time.

My problem is that the old clinic I went back to has decided not to refill my low dose of Fentanyl and I ran out Monday. The NP said she had to talk to...doctors, maybe?...and would call me back, but no promises.

She didn't get back to me and I've been working in some pretty bad pain this week. Everything is magnified and I break out in sweats.

I'm just so discouraged and can't imagine what's in store for me, now. I really hurt something terrible.

Thanks for letting me whine,
Cherry