Recent content by rose4me

rhantz - wow - life throws us more than a curveball or two sometimes. I am really bummed for you. Hang in there - you're not the first to have a mishap like that. Keep us posted - Still thinking positive thoughts for you and prayers too. Rose

Hi lilcee, an orthopedic doctor, who specializes in the spine, or you could ask for a nuero doctor - who will look at the back also - Depending on where you live - You may begin with an orthopedic doctor and if not satisfied with their diagnosis, seek a second opinion with a compitent...

Thinking positive and good thoughts for you! - Rose

I concur with myofascial pain, workman's comp physicians are not there to really make you better, their task is to get you back to work - BUT, you must get a real diagnosis and unfortunately litigation is often the only way that is accomplished. Ask for a referral to a orthopedic surgeon that...

Good call on the vacation reschedule - Let us know how you progress after surgery. Thinking good thoughts for you and saying a prayer for your best recovery. Rose

Call your surgeon's office and ask what your recovery time will be? When you can travel and so on - your extended driving plans (vacation) and the surgeon's recommendations. Back surgeries have defined perimeters of recovery do's and don'ts. Be a good patient and hopefully you will have many...

Delayed pain is normal. With the disk issues you report, it is not unusual at all to feel like you do. Keep a journal if you don't already - it is interesting to look back over time and note, that you are better, about the same, or much worse than before. It will help you to keep the events...

Seriously - look for a new pain management doc. I had three cervical ESI's - I was sedated for all three - had excrutiating back spasms for two weeks from the second one - they did the third shot a bit different (not really sure - since I was sedated) but - I did not hurt afterwarRAB. Just was...

Forgive me with the 'back transplant' remark - I was going for clever - but things don't always read in the mind like they sound to us when we write. I am not making light of your situation - I know it is fresh and very painful. Wishing all the best for you! Rose

First of all 'lonely58' I do applaud you for seeking help in this community of others who have faced the same situations you find yourself in. I have no experience with antidepressents, but have family merabers who I love very much, who are on them. I think that there is wisdom in being aware...

Help My Wife, you have the 'wait and see' approach, which I tend to favor. More from the natural my own tendency of non confrontation. From the sound of it, you do love her and now may have a little better understanding of why she does what she does. Being aware of the signs of dependency...

:wave:Welcome to health boarRAB - help my wife - I hope you find some good company as you seek answers to your dilema. Many things cross my mind as I read your post - your true concern for your wife and her seeming strong need of pain relief. I understand her part in needing help to corabat...

jonnstar thanks for the tip of sucking on the tab until it dissolves. I have never thought of doing that. I am still adjusting to the new me - sans a gall bladder and post acute pancreatitis. When I was in the hospital (january), they pushed nexium everyday to prevent heartburn and etc. The...

Janaly - different 'Rose' here ... but I enjoy peppermint or a corabined mint tea to calm queasy tummies. It is very theraupeutic as well, the aroma as I hold that hot steaming cup in my hanRAB. I drink iced raspberry tea. Terrific for the female organs. Toning and calming them as well. Great...

Hello CALIFBLU, are we to assume that the 1/2 n 1/2, diet sodas are things that normally settle your stomach? SounRAB a bit like you are irritating your gastro tract further with the dairy and soda. For severe heartburn - good old H2O is a wonder at relieving many or most symptoms, if this is...