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...
Hey All,
Does anyone have a lot of trouble breathing aka SOB (shortness of breath)? I've had asthma for years but it rarely acted up. Usually only got bad around mold, mildew, dust, my cat (all things I'm allergic to). Not anyone = fun times. Snort.
I got my intrathecal pain pump "installed" Dec 11, 2013 at 1pm for my CP, chronic pancreatitis (not that I'm keeping track, of course!). Since then, I haven't been able to breath right.
I also have Fibromyalgia and a bunch of other fun stuff like visceral pain syndrome (yes, that's a REAL thing I guess!).
I think my SOB is due to the placement of said pump, with a 4.5in diameter and 1.5in depth. The doctor put it in left front abdomen, way to the side. It's WEDGED between my ribs and my hip bone. Picture a 1/2 used roll of duct tape. Heck, go get one! Then try to push it into that space. I'm 5'7" and medium boned and I can barely stand the pain and SOB! Stupid design for sure.
I'd love to hear feedback. In my dark thoughts I fear cancer as it "runs strong in my family" (Star Wars: Return of the Jedi = gotta love the classics!). Only Luke said "the force" not cancer. Obviously, eh?
Thank you and hope this brand new day of 7Jan16 brings you all some relief, joy or just distraction.
Take care, Robbin aka Nibbor aka Nibs
Does anyone have a lot of trouble breathing aka SOB (shortness of breath)? I've had asthma for years but it rarely acted up. Usually only got bad around mold, mildew, dust, my cat (all things I'm allergic to). Not anyone = fun times. Snort.
I got my intrathecal pain pump "installed" Dec 11, 2013 at 1pm for my CP, chronic pancreatitis (not that I'm keeping track, of course!). Since then, I haven't been able to breath right.
I also have Fibromyalgia and a bunch of other fun stuff like visceral pain syndrome (yes, that's a REAL thing I guess!).
I think my SOB is due to the placement of said pump, with a 4.5in diameter and 1.5in depth. The doctor put it in left front abdomen, way to the side. It's WEDGED between my ribs and my hip bone. Picture a 1/2 used roll of duct tape. Heck, go get one! Then try to push it into that space. I'm 5'7" and medium boned and I can barely stand the pain and SOB! Stupid design for sure.
I'd love to hear feedback. In my dark thoughts I fear cancer as it "runs strong in my family" (Star Wars: Return of the Jedi = gotta love the classics!). Only Luke said "the force" not cancer. Obviously, eh?
Thank you and hope this brand new day of 7Jan16 brings you all some relief, joy or just distraction.
Take care, Robbin aka Nibbor aka Nibs
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I invited Bill to have dinner with me last Sunday. He wasn't willing to drive 7 hours to mid Michigan and teased me with his beautiful ribs!!! So, of course I ate alone and had cedar salmon
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check out that smoke ring. It tasted really good. I smothered it with Maulls BBQ sauce which is Local to St. Louis and one of the best I ever had.....
I have COPD/slight emphasima, I smoked for a long time unfortunately. Still do. I use 2 inhalers and that helps tremendously. Of course there are annoying side effects but breathing is important. I went to a really good pulmonologist to find out what was wrong.