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Alphonsus
Alphonsus
Okay, so this is off topic, but I don't really care. I've been having pain in my shoulder for one month as of today. It has been getting progressively worse. Right now I have a vicadin and 800 mg Motrin floating through my system and after half an hour the pain has finally gone down enough for me to type this.

I have a pinched nerve in the neck, but the "expert" misdiagnosed it as a pulled muscle and the physical therapist can't do anything until the prescription for treatment is corrected.

I can't sleep. I can't find a comfortable position. In three hours the pain will once again be unbearable. I'm only prescribed 3 Vicadin a day so I either go against my prescription or I try to get by on only Motrin. I hate popping pills like this.

To tired to stay awake. Too much pain to sleep. Delightful.

I'm bitching here because I need to bitch and I can't think of anyone else who would listen.

Alph.
deleted_user
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ahhh alph.... sorry to hear you are in pain, but it is nice to see you...
deleted_user
deleted_user
pinched nerves hurt like he##, i am so sorry you are not getting the medical attention you much need...i hope you get the right treatment asap!!
Alphonsus
Alphonsus
Thanks, Inis. Chiropractors make me nervous because I don't think most of them are properly trained and much of what they claim is not based on science. Still, I'm getting desperate enough that I might actually try one.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm not big on chiropractors myself but have had good pain relief with accupunter (sp?)
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deleted_user
yes, i can imagine how painful that is, having had pinched nerves in my back a few years ago...xxxx

maybe a new doctor would be a good idea...
deleted_user
deleted_user
That is terrible, I'm so sorry for you! I would suggest taking ibuprofen (I think Motrin is ibuprofen), then 2 hrs later taking tylenol, and keep them staggered like this. They are generally quite safe to take this way and it will keep your pain from going untreated. It is so much easier to keep pain down than to knock it down once it's up.

Best of luck!
deleted_user
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Chiropractors are like every other profession. There are the incompetents and there are the gifted. I have a very gifted chiropractor who has even been written up in the vet journal because he cured my friend's dog (yes, he'll work on animals too) when 3 vets and the vet college said he simply needed to be put down. Your physical therapist might know a good chiropractor. It's non invasive, the worst that could happen is failure to relieve the pain.

Whatever you decide -- I sure hope you get some relief soon!
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sending a steady ray of purple healing energy. Nutty? perhaps,but have tried this when nothing else worked, and guess what? The spice girl, my dear wife, sleeps soundly. Remember, you don't feel anything except with your mind. Belief is a wondrous powerful thing. What have you got to lose but the nagging, soul sapping pain? Warm and soothing, right? It is like desert sunshine, right down to the marrow of the bones. The tormented nerves greet it, and fall silent in relief. Liquid warmth, like golden honey. Flowing ever so subtly over the pain; luring it to sleep. . . . . .
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
I don't think it is totally off topic. Chronic pain leads to depression. Who wouldn't be depressed being in pain 24/7. I hope you feel better soon.
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deleted_user
oh god hun that is terrible! i am really sorry to hear that. any idea when they will fix the script or do more for it? i would be in there begging for relief. i hope you find some soon! good luck and gentle hugs!