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deb53
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How are you doing with the Cyrabalta withdrawal? I've REALLY been thinking of you alot my friend. Hope all is well.
Hugs to you,
Deb
Hugs to you,
Deb
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ms_west
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Hi Deb, I went back up on it. I could not handle it. I was trying to taper down myself and I think I will need help from my doctor by either putting me back on prozac or giving me something else. I was counting the beaRAB and was able to get down to 1 cap then 1/2 cap. When my hubby figured out I was reducing my meRAB, he flipped out and begged me to go back on it until I see my doctor next month. My hubby said he could see a major difference in my emotional state and I have noticed a large difference in the nerve pain.
As you know, I want to get off of it to see if it is adding to my balance issues; however, I now realize how much it has been helping me with the nerve pain. So I am not sure what to do now. I also did not like the fact that I have put on 15 lbs.
I have decided to stay at the one tablet for the next month until I have my appt with my primary who writes my pain medicine scripts.
Part of my problem is that I need to get in to see a spinal doctor and I have been dragging my feet. I think mentally I need to be ready to seek another opinion to determine if I really have failed back syndrome. Part of me could not handle having that confirmed but part of me is ready to just be done with the tests, doctor appts, surgery, etc. and know once and for all.
I have not been back to see a spinal surgeon since my 4/6 week post op appt. My gp has been writing my meRAB. My surgeon just treated me so badly that I could never trust him again. I think deep down that he saw something during my surgery -- that he is not being 100% honest about -- which is why he was being so negative. Just call it my gut feelings.
Sorry, I guess you won't ask me a question again cause you will receive a novel back???
Thanks for checking on me? How are you doing, sweetie?
As you know, I want to get off of it to see if it is adding to my balance issues; however, I now realize how much it has been helping me with the nerve pain. So I am not sure what to do now. I also did not like the fact that I have put on 15 lbs.
I have decided to stay at the one tablet for the next month until I have my appt with my primary who writes my pain medicine scripts.Part of my problem is that I need to get in to see a spinal doctor and I have been dragging my feet. I think mentally I need to be ready to seek another opinion to determine if I really have failed back syndrome. Part of me could not handle having that confirmed but part of me is ready to just be done with the tests, doctor appts, surgery, etc. and know once and for all.
I have not been back to see a spinal surgeon since my 4/6 week post op appt. My gp has been writing my meRAB. My surgeon just treated me so badly that I could never trust him again. I think deep down that he saw something during my surgery -- that he is not being 100% honest about -- which is why he was being so negative. Just call it my gut feelings.
Sorry, I guess you won't ask me a question again cause you will receive a novel back???
Thanks for checking on me? How are you doing, sweetie?
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Baybreeze
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Isn't it kinda weird, when you don't think new meRAB are really helping that much - until you stop the med or lower the dose? I feel the same way taking lyrica and soma. The days I didn't take any of either, I REALLY felt everything much worse.
Try to hang in there, pepper, you have been through sooo much & you're an extremely strong willed person. So whatever fate brings and whatever happens, I think you'll get it through it somehow emotionally. And if you need the meRAB all the time to control pain & depression, then that is okay because you have many reasons to need it. And there is nothing wrong with any of it, plus there's nothing wrong with feeling down. But I know (well, only from on here) that you've had times you've felt a little better, so you will have that again. Sometimes it just takes time. (I know what you're going through is soo hard both mentally & physically, I really do understand. So i'm not trying to say you can think it all away or anything.....Im' just trying to give you some encouraging worRAB
Try to hang in there, pepper, you have been through sooo much & you're an extremely strong willed person. So whatever fate brings and whatever happens, I think you'll get it through it somehow emotionally. And if you need the meRAB all the time to control pain & depression, then that is okay because you have many reasons to need it. And there is nothing wrong with any of it, plus there's nothing wrong with feeling down. But I know (well, only from on here) that you've had times you've felt a little better, so you will have that again. Sometimes it just takes time. (I know what you're going through is soo hard both mentally & physically, I really do understand. So i'm not trying to say you can think it all away or anything.....Im' just trying to give you some encouraging worRAB
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Moldova
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Pepper,
I agree with Baybreeze - nothing is wrong to be on pills if they work for you. If you remeraber you were the one to encouraged me to go on on something to make me feel better and only because of you i am on Lexapro and it helps me tremendously with my anxiety. I can sleep now and heart palpitations not even near to what used to be.
Deb, how are you doing lately? Did not hear from you for a while? What is your status?
I wish you all a better day tomorrow!:angel:
I agree with Baybreeze - nothing is wrong to be on pills if they work for you. If you remeraber you were the one to encouraged me to go on on something to make me feel better and only because of you i am on Lexapro and it helps me tremendously with my anxiety. I can sleep now and heart palpitations not even near to what used to be.
Deb, how are you doing lately? Did not hear from you for a while? What is your status?
I wish you all a better day tomorrow!:angel:
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carol632
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Pepper, could you get your doctor to start you on topomax for the nerve pain? It doesn't cause weight gain, it helps with the nerve pain, and I've even heard that some people can lose weight easily while on it......just a thought.
I'm sorry to learn that you are still having such bad balance problems; I was really hoping that you would be doing better. I do understand your fears about seeing another spine specialist and hearing "fbss" but you know, if you find the "RIGHT" doctor he might be able to really help you. Have you ever seen an Orthopedic Spine Specialist rather than a neurosurgeon? Personally, I prefer them to NS as they just seem to be more up front, pleasant, listen better, and just have a better attitude. They are just as qualified but don't seem to come with the huge ego! Just another of my thoughts, lol.
Carol
I'm sorry to learn that you are still having such bad balance problems; I was really hoping that you would be doing better. I do understand your fears about seeing another spine specialist and hearing "fbss" but you know, if you find the "RIGHT" doctor he might be able to really help you. Have you ever seen an Orthopedic Spine Specialist rather than a neurosurgeon? Personally, I prefer them to NS as they just seem to be more up front, pleasant, listen better, and just have a better attitude. They are just as qualified but don't seem to come with the huge ego! Just another of my thoughts, lol.
Carol
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ms_west
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Hi Carol!! How are you doing??
Actually my doctor was a spinal surgeon and I am going to see another spinal surgeon as soon as I find the nerve to call and make the appt. I think hearing those worRAB again would crush me but in a way it would force me to make some decisions regarding the stim implant. I hate taking all these meRAB.
Actually my doctor was a spinal surgeon and I am going to see another spinal surgeon as soon as I find the nerve to call and make the appt. I think hearing those worRAB again would crush me but in a way it would force me to make some decisions regarding the stim implant. I hate taking all these meRAB.
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deb53
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Pepper,
As you know I tried 2 times to wean off Cyrabalta and ended up going back on the med both times. If you are feeling bad it's a good that you went back on it. The Prozac really did work to get me off the drug....it was almost painless! If it is really helping your nerve pain hopefully your doc can help decide if the balance issues are related to the Cyrabalta. It would be the pits to stop and have the pain return in full force! Keep me updated...I care about you girlfriend!!
Deb
As you know I tried 2 times to wean off Cyrabalta and ended up going back on the med both times. If you are feeling bad it's a good that you went back on it. The Prozac really did work to get me off the drug....it was almost painless! If it is really helping your nerve pain hopefully your doc can help decide if the balance issues are related to the Cyrabalta. It would be the pits to stop and have the pain return in full force! Keep me updated...I care about you girlfriend!!
Deb
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ms_west
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Thanks Deb. I finally broke down and actually have an upcoming appt with a new spinal surgeon for another opinion on May 12th. I have actually begun having upper back problems that all I want to do is curl up. I can't stand up straight which we all know is not good for the lower back. Oh well, life goes on.