Things that are happening with Brendy and I
Here it is in a nutt shell,Brendy`s Dad is in a nursing home for alshiemers and when we found out the condition he was in living at home and not getting 24/7 care that he needs and the caregiver and her employer trying to take him to the cleaners(robbing him blind)and stealing anything he has.He is diabetic and has been being killed slowly by his caregiver because he was lied to and the caregiver talked him into giving him his cash box(that he insists on having with over 2 grand in it for mad money)and making her exator of his will and having her put on it as soul benificary to everything he has.While all of this has been going on I have been having to make trips to my pain doc and having more and more injections(8 the last trip) and now they want to do this procedure that consist of locating the nerve`s in my back that are affected by my many injuries and burn the ends.This is something that I really don`t know if I should do because of the risk of being paralized from the waist down if they just happen to get the wrong nerves.I know that I need to do something because I have started to have more and more pain and can`t sleep more nights than before.They put me on Symbalta because it is also supposed to help with neurologic pain but it has not worked for the past month or so it did help with my attitude but not with pain.My whole family is worried about this procedure and I just don`t know what to tell them.Has anyone had this done with positive results or negative results either????They were real vague about it and it didn`t leave me feeling any better about it.They would not give me any numbers about either way precentage wise.So I am at a loss as to which way to turn.Maybe I should ask either Doug or Dr.Orange?????Anyhow that is what is going on with me and I need all of the prayers that I can get to help me find the right answers.I haven`t left but it sure has been hard to even set here and type this but I needed to let you all know what has been going on and to tell you all that I misss you and think about you and pray for you every day.Your friend,Monte
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You have definitely been going through a lot of stress lately. I know if it gets bad enough, stress can also cause pain, which may account for some of your discomfort.
Before going through surgery that you are not exactly crazy about to begin with, it might be a good idea to consider getting a second opinion from another doctor. Don\'t let anyone hurry you into making a commitment.
Hope things are straightened out concerning B\'s dad. How scary that someone could come in like that and get some much control and assets. I hope your own surgery goes well and pray the outcome is super successful. Hang in there.
I sure have missed you! I am so sorry that you are having a rough go at this. I pray that you and the doctor will know what is best for you at this time. I am behind you 100% either way. *Gentle Bear Hugs*