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!
Prayer Warriors......
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Hey, they should have said something, told you about this delay in turning the thing on to reduce the pain!
Anyway, I’m sure they are giving you some sort of anti-inflammatory drug to speed this along? (Even, if you are allowed to take it, such as Advil ... works by reducing inflammation)...
Hey, one thing we do know... almost all of these devices do work and most work rather well for people, ESPECIALLY after they’ve tested and got positive results with a temporary one like they did with you...
So you do have something very positive, good to look forward to! Hang in there, buddy!
I’m certainly hoping the pain will abate ASAP!
In the meantime, I can send you a supply of bullets to bite……….
(Very bad humor)
Glad to hear the procedure has been done and I pray the end of your pain will be soon.
Prayers!
Lord, we pray for the pain to cease. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.
Here’s prayerfully hoping your swelling and pain shall reside quickly in order to allow them to perhaps activate the unit a bit sooner then the expected two weeks.
Could be worse
You’re a single man.
What if you were pregnant?
Levity ...
I’m praying for you, too.
yes..praying for you, dear FRiend.
Prayers up for healing.
Prayers for you.
We are holding you Trussell.((((Hugs)))
O Father who lends comfort to the sick and strength to those in need, grant Thy goodness and mercy to one who is in all of our hearts. This we ask in the name of He who suffered for us and led us to the light. Amen.
Praying for comfort during your wait and that the ‘up to’ is far far less than 2 weeks.
I am a female, but I have had all the playground equipment removed, so that is not a possibility.
The pain is so intense toniht that I am bawling my head off from the pain. I took my dilaudid, but nothing helps. Just laying down causes horrible pain. Sitting up, re-adjusting, nothing helps.
Well, damnit.
That coulduh been funny. Got my brother out of a spanking when he was 15.
Hopefully the swelling resolves sooner and they can light you up.
I’m on my 2nd surgery for torn rotator cuff. Pain sucks and I’m going through nothing like you but,I smile everyday.
Lucky to be born in a time when anything could be done and give one hope.
(((((Sending Prayers with All my Heart, Sweet FRiend)))))
Prayers for you trussell,
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