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I do the rice filled sock thing around my neck a few times a day and I use Icy Hot type of stuff on almost my entire body. It barely takes some of the edge off but for right now I will do anything for even the slightest relief. I also sleep on a heated mattress pad. I am still stiff when I get up in the morning but not as stiff as I was before I had that.
I knew I wouldn't hear back from my doc yesterday, so I hope they call me early on Monday. I did some house work yesterday and as usual I over did it and am still paying the price for it today. I didn't even really do all that much. I want to at least be able to clean my house or take my dogs for a short walk without ending up in bed for the rest of the day.
My mom had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists/hands and she had the same elbow surgery I am having on the same elbow I think. She took a long time to recover from all of it but I think that's because her diabetes is out of control. My only worry is that Fibro will extend my recovery or make it more painful than usual. All I can do is cross my fingers and hope for the best.View Thread

What little bit of hope I have is fading fast but I am trying so hard not to let it go. If I can't get the help I need from my primary care I will absolutely be crushed. Chronic pain has completely taken over my life and I have been fighting so hard to try to get even a little of it back, but I am tired.
I wish it were easy to just find a different set of doctors to see but in my state with Medicaid to change doctors requires a lot of paper work and hassle and it wouldn't be wise to change primary care docs in the middle of a disability determination case.View Thread


tdgibs, I appreciate your input. I know that nothing is guaranteed to work but at this point in time an SCS or pain pump are my only remaining options. I have had fibro and lower back issues (mild scoliosis) for as long as I can remember, and then when the DDD hit my entire spine in full force I have REALLY been suffering and under medicated for the last 4 years. It also doesn't help my back that I have cartilage deformities in my knees causing me to be knock kneed which has caused a lot of hip/knee/ankle issues and now right shoulder issues too...I am just grasping at straws and jumping at any treatment options since all I have tried so far has failed. I will discuss with the neuro a trial of both to see which is the best fit for me.
I am going to try my best to be positive and hopeful and not despair until every single option has been tried.View Thread


Still no pain meds so still suffering but I am trying to be optimistic and hoping for relief soon.View Thread

JeniferView Thread
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