More pain and more tests. Never ends.

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Hi, Wish I can say I have not posted alot because I was feeling great. But completely the opposite. I had a 6 week episode of nausea and abdominal pain. It was bad enough that it took my mind off all the back and leg pain. Just had a Thoracic MRI. They think scar tissue caused the problem. The surgeon thinks something with the Thoracic spine is causing my front abdominal pain. I'm convinced none of them know anything. We shall see. Should have the results in a few days. They give you the films on a CD now. I can see it all but don't know what any of it is. I do see some bulging or herniated discs but I think those are the ones I had in my upper Lurabar region that doesn't cause any real pain. So we shall see what is what in a few days. I'm seeing three different doctors for the abdominal pain. All agree the MRI will probably be fine. I could barely move after the MRI was over. They are so uncomfortable. You would think they would make extra cushion or something. Needless to say, the pain has been horrible all day and night. The dr. told me the other day I will probably be on pain meRAB the rest of my life. I'm 43 so that seems like a long time. I'm scheduled for the Radio Frequency on March 31st. Should be fun.

Again as everyone says, I am so sick of the pain. Sick of it all. Day after day. Sick of taking a handfull of meRAB everyday. Time just seems to be flying by and all I do is try to function in pain. I'm just sharing. 20 years ago this is not what I thought my life would be like. But, I have a great husband and son and three loveable kitties. I see people much worse off then me so I should be happy for what I have I guess. Oh well. I'm not depressed or anything. Just one of those nights.
 
Hessie, I'm sorry you're not doing better. Yes, it sure gets old. It's great that you're managing not to get depressed over all this. Venting helps, so come and vent whenever you need to!

Too bad we can't all book a cruise together where they would push us around all day on padded recliners to all sorts of entertainment we could enjoy without getting up, lovely meals we wouldn't have to hurt to cook, and lots of pampering. Gentle waters only.

Gentle hugs coming your way...

Emily
 
Hessie,
my heart goes out to you... I hear you, girl!

Just remeraber we are here for you 24/7...
Best wishes to you and family:angel:
 
Hessie I am so sorry that you have been in so much pain and undergoing so many more tests and procedures. I hope and pray everything will come out okay on your tests and I wanted you to know that I will send some prayers your way because I know how discouraged you sound.

Gently Hugs and Prayers to you
:angel::angel:Linda:angel::angel:
 
Hessie I am so sorry for all your pain your story sounRAB so framiliar,Iam 48 and never expected to end up like this either,I cant help remarking on mri I know they are needed but Iam crippled by them,every year I have to have more for inssurrance purposes,I dont get it what do they thinks gonna change?sorry to rant,really do hope you feel better we are just to YOUNg for this. Feel better:angel: marywoo
 
Hessie...so sorry that you are in such pain. You are not alone..please come and visit the board....we are all here for you... I do hope that they can figure out what is causing you to have these symptoms... I know that it can be discouraging...but, we have to keep our spirits up... I am praying for you..

Leslie
 
Hessie is actually my middle name. I think it is different.


Thanks everyone for all your support. I do come and read the board almost every night. I just don't post. Hope everyone feels a little better every day.
 
Hessie, I know how you feel as I feel the same way (I am now 39) With me, if it's not my back, it's something else. It seems like every couple weeks I have another appointment with another different doctor. And with my back, it's frustrating b/c I thought my surgery went well and I was doing so good for about 6 months after, then all of a sudden whammo, got hit with severe sciatica. And Ive getting episodes every several weeks of back related nerve pain. And now i'm getting nerve pain in places I never had it before (though thankfully it is not constant, it comes and goes in short spurts). I've seen 3 different PM's, rheumatologist, podiatrist, several times at the walk-in care centers, 2 gynos for 2 different problems (one problem I could swear is back related somehow regarding bladder problems, the other I almost had to have a hysterectomy after I lost my job & thought i wouldnt have any insurance), my headaches are getting worse (migraine and other headaches) and now I had to see an opthomologist the other day for vision problems (which now I also have dry eye syndrome, though he said some of my headaches may be lupus related or even neck related). For a while there, I was getting so many MRI's (on differnet body parts), I thought for sure my insurance co. would red flag me. I am also tired of the appts. and testing and different meRAB that don't help that much. I really feel your pain and frustration as do all of us on this board...all of it almost feels like a full time job. ((((Hessie)))) just a little hug from a fellow spiney, young old woman
 
I am so sorry and I understand exactly where you are coming from. This does get OLD and your point about the handful of pills hit home with me. It is terrible isn't it?

I will be lifting you up in prayer.
 
I have so many pills to take and it is so hard to do it. I also have Narcolepsy. For that I have 5 pills. All amphetamines. I take at two different times. Then 7 are for nerve and muscle pain. Then 3 for the stomach. 6 or 8 Oxycodone depending on the pain. Also another pill for the spasms in the stomach when needed. Also take Potassium, B12 under the tongue, calcium and multivitamin. So that is 24 pills give or take. I can't remeraber to take most of them even though I have in a pill box. It's not easy. Thanks for listening. Hope you feel better too. I know you have not been feeling well either.
 
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