I am so where you are right now...it's terrible. My doctor abruptly switched my medication to something not at all effective and I'm in absolute misery. This is so unreal...I had two natural drug-free births and I'd rather do that over again than deal with this never-ending pain.

I really really REALLY hope you and everyone here that is suffering gets some relief...

(((HUGS))) ... I'll keep you in my thoughts.

~Michelle

Thanks Michelle,

I feel your pain as well. You at work also? Sorry to be so random. I am sitting here squirming in my chair at work and the pain is just unbearable, nearly a 10.Should be in a hospital, not at work. My long term meds have yet to kick in. My meds were changed also and dont work as well and kind of give me a morning hangover.
I can't complain to my wife because she is sick of it. Nowhere to turn not to mention she is probably leaving me becasue of my pain and all I do is work and come home and rest.
Not many other alternatives. Yuk.

Martin

martin if your wife is threating that then you are better off with out her..karma is bad thing hope it doesnt get her.. can you call your doc. since they changed your meds up apperantly it isnt the right way call them and be direct you cant function the pain is to bad and you need something done..

Oh Martin...I'm so sorry to hear about your wife not being supportive. My significant other is supportive though he really doesn't understand. But, my mother? Well, she is a real piece of work...she has CP and knows I'm suffering terribly this week but hasn't even bothered to call...she simply "liked" my Facebook post. No text even. She's visiting my sister in SC and hasn't called to talk to her grandchildren who miss her terribly. It really pisses me off but, what can I do?

I was physically at work until my boss told me around 2:30 to finish the rest of the day at home...I just couldn't keep my eyes open anymore...or pretend like I could handle the BS chatter from the other team anymore. I'm also teleworking tomorrow so it'll be nice to minimize my movements. I'm REALLY hoping I can get a good night sleep. I have a few percocets leftover from an ER visit several months ago and I think tonight may be one of those nights to see if it may help me get some sleep...I just can't TAKE this pain anymore! I feel like I'm very literally going to lose my MIND!

Anyhow, sorry for the rant. I hate these med switches these doctors think are for the best...I wish they could walk in our shoes for one DAY...see what it's like. I would call your doctor though...you shouldn't have to suffer. I will be taking my own advice in a couple days...so I can say, "look, I tried...it was horrible...now HELP ME!"

As horrible as it is your wife isn't being supportive and is threatening to leave, maybe just keeping things away from her for awhile will help. We are ALWAYS here to help! I come on as much as I can during the day. Usually my evenings are spent trying to relax and juggle taking care of the kids, pets, and house but sometimes I pop on.

Sending you some positive thoughts and pain-relieving (((HUGS)))!

~Michelle

Hi Martin, I am so very sorry you are in so much pain & are having a hard time at home. I understand what you are going through my pain level is almost always at least a 7 & my husband gets tired of the complaining as well. I really thought he got it. I bring him with to all Dr appts & Pain management appts. When my pm Dr put me on Tramadol my hubby figured I was getting better as this is not considered an opioid although the body treats it as it is. The best thing I ever did is I emailed him two articles one is called "Letter to normals" & the other is "The spoon theory" this one deals with Fibro but I asked him to insert chronic pain when he saw that word. The next day we were going to a Dr appointment & out of the blue he says I read your emails & I'm sorry I get it now. That was a huge turning point. I wish I could post the links here for you but I am not able to as I'm on my iPhone. All you need to do is go to google & type in "Letter to normals & "The spoon Theory". I really hope these will be helpful for you & your wife. I think it's so hard on our spouses or significant others because they feel helpless because they can't "fix us".

I would also call your Dr & let them know how much pain you are in and see if they will change your meds. Do you go to a pain management Dr. or your gp? I'm sending up prayers for you & your wife for healing, comfort, patience & peace of mind. I'm only a message away if you need someone to talk to in usually on at night. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. Remember you are not alone we are all here for you to support you in anyway we can.

Hugs & God Bless
Lisa

Martin,

You're right, no one should be in that pain. I'm Mary Ellen and I've been a little quiet lately because I'm healing from cervical surgery and with this hard collar on, I have a hard time typing, but why are you in so much pain?

Are they not giving you the right medication? Where's your pain coming from? Are you seeing a pain clinic or do you see your regular dr. for this? Sorry for all the questions. I have seen you posting lately, but with my neck and meds I haven't retained much information that I've read,
but I hate to see anyone hurting like you are.

Hugs,

((((((((( ))))))))

Mary Ellen

Hi all:
Thanks everyone for the kindness and support. to calrify a few questions. I had a brain hemorraghe 2 1/2 years ago. I have sever pain in my brain and legs. Yesterday it felt like someone was beating my legs with a baseball bat. I could hardly walk from my car to work.
I go to a pain managment clinic. They dont act too kindly to changing meds. You get what you get. Its just how it is? My options. Go back and beg or suffer til June (my next appt). I will have to suffer til June.
Oooh and I have HORRIBLE fatigue as well.
I dont complain to my wife about fatigue or pain anymore. She's sick of it. I nderstand her. But I;m not a complainer anyway. She's mad that we never do anything. We do but not as much as before. Sorry walking to the car wipes me out.
I feel like the pain is making me go insane. It is a little better today. But no one would miss ol Martin boy cause I dont have kids. Family is distant. I will come here as often as I can to kep my sanity and receive wonderful support. Thank you all :)

Martin

Sadly life isn't fair and we just have to meddle thru until some pain relief is found!

By 50 I think I know life isnt fair but thanks. I am pretty sick right now. My brain injury causes pain, fatigue and high blood pressure. The high BP has resulted in 3 TIA's in the last 9 months. So Michelle please be careful with you BP. I believe I had another TIA yesterday. But I'm at work today. yay. I may not have to worry about killing myself, nature may take its course. Nothing they can do for TIA, just lose weight and eat better right? Easy. Thanks all.

Martiin

there is a letter wrote called "spoon therory" the letter is about a women who has lyme I believe but the letter exsplains so much of how our day to day life with chronic pain is..many people use it for family it really helps exsplain things. if you cant find it let me know and I will pull it up for you and just hang it on your fridge or in the bathroom added reading material,lol I promise you if any thing will help exsplain it this will:)

Martin,

I'm; so sorry your pain clinic treats you that way. Have you ever thought of changing doctors if that's even an option for you. I live in area where there are a few pain clinics so I can pick and choose where I go. It doesn't sound like you have that option and im sorry for that.

I hate to see you suffering so badly. We are here for you when you need someone to vent to. BMP is right, the spoon therapy was the best way I ever saw it explained to people who dont live with our pain.

Hugs and love,

Xoxoxoxo

Mary Ellen

I'm just adding my empathy to the others. Truly sorry to hear how much you're sufferring.
jc