Posted on 01/17/2014 6:14:56 AM PST by trussell
I have faith that the implant is going to help me...when they took the trial away it was like taking candy from a baby...it was cruel! And waiting so long for the permanent one is cruel too. I am praying I am making the right decision in getting this done. It’s a huge step and one that I struggled with at first. I remember the few days I had the temporary unit in my spine, my legs didn’t hurt, I could lay on my sides and they didn’t hurt! My right hip still hurt like crazy and my back was horrible and my stomach hated me from the buzzing, it would make me sick when I ate! But when the tech messed with the unit before it was removed, she got the buzzing out of my tummy and all the way up my back to the middle of my back! It felt so good, I hated when they took it away!!
Went to the doctor on Wednesday...he asked me how long have I been having the increased pain...I told him that I had complained to his Nurse Practitioner for a few months now and that she has told me “He’s not going to give you anything stronger, period”. He said “I’ll have to have a talk with her, I don’t like to see you in the much pain”. He asked if the percocet was working at all anymore and I said not so much...even when I take 2 of them at once. He said “quit taking those, I’m going to give you dilaudid instead, and give you a numbing PATCH to put on your back...leave it on for 12 hours then replace it with another” He wants to see me in 2 weeks to make sure my pain is being manage. I started the dilaudid a few days ago (as soon as I got through the pharmacy drive through) and so far it only helps at night when I take 2 of them with my nerve medicine and my sleeping medicine. I get the idea that the Nurse Practicianer could be losing her job for not talking to the doctor when I said I was in pain and she said I wasn’t getting anything stronger. She didn’t even TALK to the doctor, and I told him she said that and he confirmed that he didn’t know!
Just found out one of the meds the doc wants me on is not covered by my insurance and it is $275 for a one month supply....no way I will be getting that one. :( The medicine the doc wanted me using is a lidocaine patch, 12 hours each patch then replace it. They say since my insurance won’t cover the patch, they will do the cream instead...but I can’t reach my back to rub a cream on and I’m not comfortable asking my teenage son to rub a cream on my nude back (I am really fat). I am on gabapentin for nerve pain. I’m on amitriptiline 50 mg to help me sleep. As for the new medicine...one 2 mg dilaudid doesn’t do it. I take my middle of the night dose at bedtime...so I take 2 at bedtime as well as taking the gabapentin and amitriptiline. I manage to sleep with that cocktail but the rest of the day is still stiff and sore. I’m hoping I can get the patches so I can get some relief! They talk it up like it’s a miracle drug. Maybe I can find out the name of the manufacturer and see if they can help me get them.
Also, my procedure to implant the spinal cord stimulator is set for January 27th...same day surgery, will be home that night. Really look forward to it, though I’m still scared about having the unit in my spine.
Please, keep up the prayers. I appreciate them so much!
Hang in there. God bless you.
Prayers continuing, T. Thank you for the update!
Thanks for update. Prayers will continue. God Bless.
Prayers that something starts happening to give you some relief!
So sorry to hear of your troubles and pain. Prayers continue...
Continued prayers.
Leni
Keeping you in our prayers trussell.
Lord Jesus, give strength and courage to Thy servant.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.
I was just informed in private mail that one of the precious prayers here has offered $25 for me towards buying the better traction unit. I will save that until I am able to buy the unit, even if I must wait until I get approved for disability to have the rest of the funds. God bless the wonderful/precious prayer warriors who pray for the needs of others here. Please, keep up the prayers that the items needed for my medical needs become available and please pray that my disability comes through soon.
God bless
T
Prayers continue!
My doctor tried to get it approved after hearing that it would take prior approval. She did allthe paperwork for the prior approval and they still denied it. I called and talked to someone and complained that my doctor says I need it and they refuse it and they said their on-staff doctor says it’s not necessary and they will not reconsider. I think we have pushed as hard as possible and have ran full force into a large brick wall that will not move. I wish the insurance coulnd’t refuse wht the doctor says you need.
Continued prayers needed for trussell.....
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Praying for you, trussell!
(((((Sending Prayers, Dear Trussell)))))
Keeping you in my prayers, Dear.
BTTT
BTTT
Since your doctor seems willing to work with you to get coverage, I wonder whether she might find a slightly different but still valid diagnosis that would make it easier. Insurance companies split hairs, as we all know too well. But you may find ways to outwit them.
Prayers, trussell, for your complete recovery from everything that ails you.
Prayers for your comfort. Prayers for your healing. Praying the prayer that never fails. “Thy will be done.” May the Lord bless you and keep you wrapped in his arms.
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