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I am in so much pain!

BeckyK
BeckyK
Just when my life seems to be turning around for the better, something has to happen to ruin it! Somehow I hurt my neck, how? I don't know. I just woke up one morning in a lot of pain and just thought that I had a stiff neck again, or maybe muscle spasms, which happens a lot. Went and got a MRI and guess what?!?

I have a herniated disc between C4-C5, degeneration of the fusion site of C5-C6 (where I had a herniated disc before and they fused it) and I also have a narrowing of the canal for the nerve to go through at C7 which means the bone is pressing on the nerve root there and causing nerve damage, and lots of pain down my left arm. I go to see the neurosurgeon on Dec. 7th, which seems like forever from now, especially with the kind of pain I am enduring. I don't want to go through another surgery, especially with two young boys to look after! I will not be able to hold them for at least 6 weeks, if not longer, and that is going to be hard because I read them bedtime stories with them both on my lap, not to mention how many times I pick them up to give them hugs etc. I don't want to have surgery right now too because the holidays are comming up and my husband is going to be gone. My parents will help, but it is just not a good time to be unable to do anything!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Becky: You are in great pain. I hope you got meds to help at least. If there is anyway to put off surgery until husband is around to help that's what I would do. You are going to be in a neck brace for a long time. Best of luck. My prayers are with you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Can sympathise, I work as a Physiotherapist and the sort of pain you are in is awful. What painkillers are you taking?
deleted_user
deleted_user
im leaving this post for you to answer Rich ...........
BeckyK
BeckyK
I am taking Tylenol 3 and Flexeril. But the pain sometimes just doesn't go away! I don't want to appear to be drug seeking so I am afraid to ask for something else for the pain.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, not sure about the strength of those, as I am from the UK, but anyone with an acute cervical nerve root problem, as you are describing would certainly not be seen as a drug seeker over here. It is pretty much in the top 5 when it comes to pain. If I was you I would be camped outside the doctors begging for anything
BeckyK
BeckyK
I went 2 months with no pain medication because I didn't know if the doctor would give them to me. I should also add that I am severely allergic to anti-inflamatories. I mean I almost died the last time I too them. So I am stuck with Tylenol or prescription pain meds for relief.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Becky do you need me to talk to DH again about pain meds you should ask for?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wouldn't even consider any non prescription medication for this type of problem.
BeckyK
BeckyK
Last time I had this I had to go through months of physical therapy before they would do an MRI. Thankfully I have a different doctor this time and this one sent me right to get an MRI when I told him about the level of pain and that I was having numbness and thingling in my fingers.

Moonlily, maybe you could ask your DH what other pain medicaiotions would be good for my condition.
deleted_user
deleted_user
BeckyK- You're going to get through this. Don't focus on it as it is right now, focus on beating it. We are here with you. (careful hugs)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Becky, I feel for you. The pain has to be excruciating. I take flexeral for my back problems also, but they can make me depressed. It's a shame your allergic to anti-inflamitories. I'll keep you in my prayers. If you ever want to just talk, i'm available.
BeckyK
BeckyK
Thank you for your support, it means a lot to me that you took the time to comment here and send me hugs.
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