Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I've had trouble with muscle relaxants working, so they put me on valium 10mg 3x a day. im off it now, but nothin has worked as well since. it just isnt recommended for long term use-shrug<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands. </div></html> neck pain@...: gatorma1@...: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:57:09 -0800Subject: For Dave Dear Dave,Thank you for you post--- I too am on Vicodin(LORCETTE) -- 10 Mg's/650 acep.They are big blue pills which you can also score. It does help and too they have given me Percocette for when it gets very bad. My PA has given me Vicodin for my migraines and my rotator cuff too.I saw the spine Dr for my cervical ridiculopathy, 6 discs and stenosis-- and he is referring me to a PT and an epidural for which I do not think I am going to have-- I see that they do not help much and so do not want me to go though that. Are they painful in the neck?What is Baclofen? I can not take any anti inflammatories as they give me hives and difficulty breathing. So that flips me into the narcotic family.Opiate medication is addictive and I try to take only 3-4 a day but I have heard and read about people taking as much as forty a day when they re abusing it!So Dave and , take care, God bless all of you and keep us informed. It helps to read and hear about all of our trials shared in this group.Sincerely, Annie Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> wrote:>>Hi ,>I am so sorry not to post but I haven't gotten my combined updates for>this group. Anyway, it was horrid. Anyway, the doctor is>threatening to take my pain meds away and will still not prescribe me>Baclofen which helps make the Norco work. My home town GP, bless him,>wrote me a script and I am getting along. I still have a lot of pain>but am able to doze off for a 5 hour stretch now. Thank you for your>concern .>Cheryl VI'm sorry to hear it was such a bad experience. Why is your Dr. threatening to take your pain meds away? I too use baclofen along with several other meds. It's a big help. Reading your and others stories I thank God for my Family Doctor who is my pain mgmnt guy also. He's been great about whatever it takes to make my life more bearable. As an FYI he's the leader of his practice group which is a Christian based, conservative practice, yet he's been incredible as far as pain management. His only concern is for me, and any liver and or other organ damage long term use can cause. Right now I'm at the maximum amount of Vicoden I can take for my height and weight. So where we go next, I'm not sure. Again I praise God for him. Thanks for sharing Cheryl. Dave Groups LinksA poet is, after all, to see---------------------------------Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I've had trouble with muscle relaxants working, so they put me on valium 10mg 3x a day. im off it now, but nothin has worked as well since. it just isnt recommended for long term use-shrug<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands. </div></html> neck pain@...: gatorma1@...: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:57:09 -0800Subject: For Dave Dear Dave,Thank you for you post--- I too am on Vicodin(LORCETTE) -- 10 Mg's/650 acep.They are big blue pills which you can also score. It does help and too they have given me Percocette for when it gets very bad. My PA has given me Vicodin for my migraines and my rotator cuff too.I saw the spine Dr for my cervical ridiculopathy, 6 discs and stenosis-- and he is referring me to a PT and an epidural for which I do not think I am going to have-- I see that they do not help much and so do not want me to go though that. Are they painful in the neck?What is Baclofen? I can not take any anti inflammatories as they give me hives and difficulty breathing. So that flips me into the narcotic family.Opiate medication is addictive and I try to take only 3-4 a day but I have heard and read about people taking as much as forty a day when they re abusing it!So Dave and , take care, God bless all of you and keep us informed. It helps to read and hear about all of our trials shared in this group.Sincerely, Annie Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> wrote:>>Hi ,>I am so sorry not to post but I haven't gotten my combined updates for>this group. Anyway, it was horrid. Anyway, the doctor is>threatening to take my pain meds away and will still not prescribe me>Baclofen which helps make the Norco work. My home town GP, bless him,>wrote me a script and I am getting along. I still have a lot of pain>but am able to doze off for a 5 hour stretch now. Thank you for your>concern .>Cheryl VI'm sorry to hear it was such a bad experience. Why is your Dr. threatening to take your pain meds away? I too use baclofen along with several other meds. It's a big help. Reading your and others stories I thank God for my Family Doctor who is my pain mgmnt guy also. He's been great about whatever it takes to make my life more bearable. As an FYI he's the leader of his practice group which is a Christian based, conservative practice, yet he's been incredible as far as pain management. His only concern is for me, and any liver and or other organ damage long term use can cause. Right now I'm at the maximum amount of Vicoden I can take for my height and weight. So where we go next, I'm not sure. Again I praise God for him. Thanks for sharing Cheryl. Dave Groups LinksA poet is, after all, to see---------------------------------Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 At 08:57 AM 2/1/2008, you wrote: >Dear Dave, > >What is Baclofen? It seems like others have answered you already. It's a muscle relaxer. I take 20mg 2x during the day, and once at bedtime. I also take several others, too many to mention here. >So Dave and , take care, God bless all of you and keep us >informed. It helps to read and hear about all of our trials shared >in this group. >Sincerely, Annie Thank you, I hope healing blessings come your way, and all our ways too, Dave >Dave Cruikshank ><<mailto:d.cruikshank%40comcast.net>d.cruikshank@...> wrote: > > > > >Hi , > >I am so sorry not to post but I haven't gotten my combined updates for > >this group. Anyway, it was horrid. Anyway, the doctor is > >threatening to take my pain meds away and will still not prescribe me > >Baclofen which helps make the Norco work. My home town GP, bless him, > >wrote me a script and I am getting along. I still have a lot of pain > >but am able to doze off for a 5 hour stretch now. Thank you for your > >concern . > >Cheryl V > >I'm sorry to hear it was such a bad experience. Why is your Dr. >threatening to take your pain meds away? I too use baclofen along >with several other meds. It's a big help. Reading your and others >stories I thank God for my Family Doctor who is my pain mgmnt guy >also. He's been great about whatever it takes to make my life more >bearable. As an FYI he's the leader of his practice group which is a >Christian based, conservative practice, yet he's been incredible as >far as pain management. His only concern is for me, and any liver >and or other organ damage long term use can cause. Right now I'm at >the maximum amount of Vicoden I can take for my height and weight. So >where we go next, I'm not sure. Again I praise God for him. Thanks >for sharing Cheryl. Dave > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 At 08:57 AM 2/1/2008, you wrote: >Dear Dave, > >What is Baclofen? It seems like others have answered you already. It's a muscle relaxer. I take 20mg 2x during the day, and once at bedtime. I also take several others, too many to mention here. >So Dave and , take care, God bless all of you and keep us >informed. It helps to read and hear about all of our trials shared >in this group. >Sincerely, Annie Thank you, I hope healing blessings come your way, and all our ways too, Dave >Dave Cruikshank ><<mailto:d.cruikshank%40comcast.net>d.cruikshank@...> wrote: > > > > >Hi , > >I am so sorry not to post but I haven't gotten my combined updates for > >this group. Anyway, it was horrid. Anyway, the doctor is > >threatening to take my pain meds away and will still not prescribe me > >Baclofen which helps make the Norco work. My home town GP, bless him, > >wrote me a script and I am getting along. I still have a lot of pain > >but am able to doze off for a 5 hour stretch now. Thank you for your > >concern . > >Cheryl V > >I'm sorry to hear it was such a bad experience. Why is your Dr. >threatening to take your pain meds away? I too use baclofen along >with several other meds. It's a big help. Reading your and others >stories I thank God for my Family Doctor who is my pain mgmnt guy >also. He's been great about whatever it takes to make my life more >bearable. As an FYI he's the leader of his practice group which is a >Christian based, conservative practice, yet he's been incredible as >far as pain management. His only concern is for me, and any liver >and or other organ damage long term use can cause. Right now I'm at >the maximum amount of Vicoden I can take for my height and weight. So >where we go next, I'm not sure. Again I praise God for him. Thanks >for sharing Cheryl. Dave > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Thank you very much Amber. It makes it all worthwhile. -D ----- Original Message ----- From: Amber <mailto:amber@...> Gallstone Group<mailto:gallstones > Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:04 PM Subject: For Dave Dave, I forwarded your message about Candida to the author of the books I've been proofreading. He's written several books on fungus. I thought you might like to see his reply. >Actually, I agree with this! Good writer!> Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 You are very welcome. I thought that was worth passing on. I know how elated I become when someone actually listens to something I say and they are helped. Amber Thank you very much Amber. It makes it all worthwhile. -D . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hi Ann I read about your posting about your brother and felt for you. Im sorry I did not respond. As to trigger finger Im afraid I dont know anything about that. I did not get your email about the failed epidural or I would have responded- I actually had one two weeks ago and it only made things worse, last year the Doc was able to get it but this time, I didnt even feel it and than the nerve root just got way irritated. Is that what happened to you? For Dave Dave, I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. Is there something that I am doing wrong? Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> wrote: At 02:04 PM 6/2/2008, you wrote: >I wrote this(below) and joined your group some time ago, I at >least have found a Dr. to help me somewhat, but I can't keep up with >the group as I should. I need to recieve less E-Mail. Unless there >is someway to keep me on the list and only recieve statements about >me or that can help my situation just remove me from the group, and >send my best wishes to all. Gerald we would like to keep you as a member if we can be of any service at all, or if you can provide us with some of your experiences, and maybe help someone on the list. That's why we are here. There are several options. You can get a daily summery of all the e-mails from the group, instead of many individual ones. You can choose to be Internet only. That way your still a member, you won't get e-mails, and you can visit the groups site to read and or post messages. One last option is that you can create a filter in your e-mail program. All e-mail programs allow for this. This would direct all email coming from the group into a separate box for just neck and back pain e-mail. Then you can read that when you get a chance, and it would be easier to highlight and delete those of no interest to you. Or we can just un subscribe you from the list if that's what you really want. Think about it and let me know. Sincerely, Dave Moderator. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 HI . Than you so dealy for your email. It made me feel validaed and realized. I have not had any result from the injection and am still waiting for it to kick in. The nerve is very irritated too. Thank you again . Annie <wendy.tom@...> wrote: Hi Ann I read about your posting about your brother and felt for you. Im sorry I did not respond. As to trigger finger Im afraid I dont know anything about that. I did not get your email about the failed epidural or I would have responded- I actually had one two weeks ago and it only made things worse, last year the Doc was able to get it but this time, I didnt even feel it and than the nerve root just got way irritated. Is that what happened to you? For Dave Dave, I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. Is there something that I am doing wrong? Dave Cruikshank wrote: At 02:04 PM 6/2/2008, you wrote: >I wrote this(below) and joined your group some time ago, I at >least have found a Dr. to help me somewhat, but I can't keep up with >the group as I should. I need to recieve less E-Mail. Unless there >is someway to keep me on the list and only recieve statements about >me or that can help my situation just remove me from the group, and >send my best wishes to all. Gerald we would like to keep you as a member if we can be of any service at all, or if you can provide us with some of your experiences, and maybe help someone on the list. That's why we are here. There are several options. You can get a daily summery of all the e-mails from the group, instead of many individual ones. You can choose to be Internet only. That way your still a member, you won't get e-mails, and you can visit the groups site to read and or post messages. One last option is that you can create a filter in your e-mail program. All e-mail programs allow for this. This would direct all email coming from the group into a separate box for just neck and back pain e-mail. Then you can read that when you get a chance, and it would be easier to highlight and delete those of no interest to you. Or we can just un subscribe you from the list if that's what you really want. Think about it and let me know. Sincerely, Dave Moderator. ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 At 05:54 AM 6/3/2008, you wrote: >Dave, >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Me on the other hand, i am usually around. Even on weekends, so i have noticed that on weekends its really quiet. So if someone joins, i try to say Hi at least.... I usually dont know what they have,dont know about surgery, things like that. But if i see no one is around, i try to welcome them. Then i figure when everyone gets back, they can answer the questions. I guess i just like to TALK, and that can be a pain in the BUTT too! But we ought to all try and answer new people, because Tim left?. And i think it just is too quiet here sometimes.LOL cindy-- In neck pain , Dave Cruikshank <d.cruikshank@...> wrote: > > At 05:54 AM 6/3/2008, you wrote: > > >Dave, > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 > > i think we all need to realize we are in this group cause we all have some things in common- like pain. I wouldnt take anything personally- we all cant sit on the computer and respond to every e- mail we get. I am sorry for everyones issues and am interested in what everyone has to say but we have families, jobs and etc. that needs attention as well. I am 6 weeks post surgery l5-s1 and still in alot of pain. i cant sit too long or walk too long and my leg still has spasms and numbing in my toes. my husband went back to work so by the end of the day 2kids, a dog, dinner and chores ===s i am dust. i wish everyone a pain free life but we all know that dosent happen overnite. Hang in there and try not to take non replys personally- i am listen i just might not have the answers > > >Dave, > > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one > response. > > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' > posts. > > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry > if > > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people > may > > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi > > >Dave, > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi > > >Dave, > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 if you are willing to come to the Washington DC area there is a very good group with #4 locations called " capitol spine and pain " and they have doctors who are always listed the top docs in the Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Cherrick takes a couple months to see, but there are others in the group that dont take that long. They ae Physical Medicine Docs who do all the injections, etc... but also do medical management. You can look them up on the internet under " capitol spine and pain " and their telephone# 703-998-8824. town University hospital also has a very reputable pain clinic. I know its far, but you can take a train into DC which is nice. A lot of people travel to get to these guys. good luck. wendy Re: For Dave Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi > > >Dave, > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 if you are willing to come to the Washington DC area there is a very good group with #4 locations called " capitol spine and pain " and they have doctors who are always listed the top docs in the Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Cherrick takes a couple months to see, but there are others in the group that dont take that long. They ae Physical Medicine Docs who do all the injections, etc... but also do medical management. You can look them up on the internet under " capitol spine and pain " and their telephone# 703-998-8824. town University hospital also has a very reputable pain clinic. I know its far, but you can take a train into DC which is nice. A lot of people travel to get to these guys. good luck. wendy Re: For Dave Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi > > >Dave, > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 sorry I meant to address this to Sandi. Re: For Dave Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi > > >Dave, > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 sorry I meant to address this to Sandi. Re: For Dave Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi > > >Dave, > >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. > >Is there something that I am doing wrong? > > > > > > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 At 03:02 PM 6/6/2008, you wrote: >Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed >you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small >world! > Wouldn't it be funny if we were >distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between >Philadelphia and town. Well could be. I knew of Andracavages from Frackville, but not as relatives. But I did have relatives named Wesner, and another name that escapes me now from Long Row. And growing up the Blackwells lived right across the street from me. I was just in Long Row last Saturday. I'm interested in all things history especially the coal mines and railroads. >You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from >C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as >it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, >primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder >which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder >surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain is also mainly on my right side. It feels like someone has a screwdriver under my shoulder blade and is twisting it. That is after a cervical fusion and clearing out of bone spurs that was supposed to get rid of that pain. It actually increased it. I have 24x7 chronic pain, and it's always worse at night. I never sleep the whole night through. My wife and I took a day trip to New Hope yesterday. I finally fell asleep between 6-7am this morning having gone to bed at 11:00pm. I have been to several second opinions, and many pain specialist, therapies, injections, multiple courses of meds, acupuncture, you name it. Non has found a cause or relief of my pain, other than narcotics. >My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer >prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision >that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. >Thanks for lending an ear. >Sandi Unfortunately many on this list have been through that runaround. It really is a catch 22. I'm blessed in that I have a very understanding doctor from Lancaster County, PA who treats my pain with the level of narcotics and others required. But he is not a pusher. I need to see him every 90 days for follow up, sign a statement I won't sell or give away my meds, he gives me no more than I need at this time, and requires blood test for liver functions. I could ask him if he can recommend anyone, or is willing to see a new patient. Even though we moved 3 years ago, I travel 1 hour each way to see him. My local pain management Doctor here in Reading quit to become a landscaper. all that training and investment in $$ and education. He couldn't afford the liability insurance in PA anymore. Hope this somewhat helps, Dave BTW, ICE packs really helps me any time of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 At 03:02 PM 6/6/2008, you wrote: >Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed >you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small >world! > Wouldn't it be funny if we were >distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between >Philadelphia and town. Well could be. I knew of Andracavages from Frackville, but not as relatives. But I did have relatives named Wesner, and another name that escapes me now from Long Row. And growing up the Blackwells lived right across the street from me. I was just in Long Row last Saturday. I'm interested in all things history especially the coal mines and railroads. >You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from >C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as >it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, >primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder >which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder >surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain is also mainly on my right side. It feels like someone has a screwdriver under my shoulder blade and is twisting it. That is after a cervical fusion and clearing out of bone spurs that was supposed to get rid of that pain. It actually increased it. I have 24x7 chronic pain, and it's always worse at night. I never sleep the whole night through. My wife and I took a day trip to New Hope yesterday. I finally fell asleep between 6-7am this morning having gone to bed at 11:00pm. I have been to several second opinions, and many pain specialist, therapies, injections, multiple courses of meds, acupuncture, you name it. Non has found a cause or relief of my pain, other than narcotics. >My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer >prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision >that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. >Thanks for lending an ear. >Sandi Unfortunately many on this list have been through that runaround. It really is a catch 22. I'm blessed in that I have a very understanding doctor from Lancaster County, PA who treats my pain with the level of narcotics and others required. But he is not a pusher. I need to see him every 90 days for follow up, sign a statement I won't sell or give away my meds, he gives me no more than I need at this time, and requires blood test for liver functions. I could ask him if he can recommend anyone, or is willing to see a new patient. Even though we moved 3 years ago, I travel 1 hour each way to see him. My local pain management Doctor here in Reading quit to become a landscaper. all that training and investment in $$ and education. He couldn't afford the liability insurance in PA anymore. Hope this somewhat helps, Dave BTW, ICE packs really helps me any time of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Group, Is this inter-state Dr shopping? I am only asking, as I one ha a acquainatnce that went all the way from Florida back to Va to get his oxycontin. From: & lt;wendy.tom@... & gt; Subject: RE: Re: For Dave neck pain Date: Friday, June 6, 2008, 3:13 PM if you are willing to come to the Washington DC area there is a very good group with #4 locations called " capitol spine and pain " and they have doctors who are always listed the top docs in the Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Cherrick takes a couple months to see, but there are others in the group that dont take that long. They ae Physical Medicine Docs who do all the injections, etc... but also do medical management. You can look them up on the internet under " capitol spine and pain " and their telephone# 703-998-8824. town University hospital also has a very reputable pain clinic. I know its far, but you can take a train into DC which is nice. A lot of people travel to get to these guys. good luck. wendy Re: For Dave Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & amp; Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & amp; pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & amp; Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & amp; C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi & gt; & gt; & gt;Dave, & gt; & gt;I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked & gt; & gt;something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second & gt; & gt;epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to & gt; & gt;mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. & gt; & gt; is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. & gt; & gt;Is there something that I am doing wrong? & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a & gt; couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if & gt; I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are & gt; getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to & gt; others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may & gt; not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can & gt; have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave & gt; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Group, Is this inter-state Dr shopping? I am only asking, as I one ha a acquainatnce that went all the way from Florida back to Va to get his oxycontin. From: & lt;wendy.tom@... & gt; Subject: RE: Re: For Dave neck pain Date: Friday, June 6, 2008, 3:13 PM if you are willing to come to the Washington DC area there is a very good group with #4 locations called " capitol spine and pain " and they have doctors who are always listed the top docs in the Washingtonian magazine. Dr. Cherrick takes a couple months to see, but there are others in the group that dont take that long. They ae Physical Medicine Docs who do all the injections, etc... but also do medical management. You can look them up on the internet under " capitol spine and pain " and their telephone# 703-998-8824. town University hospital also has a very reputable pain clinic. I know its far, but you can take a train into DC which is nice. A lot of people travel to get to these guys. good luck. wendy Re: For Dave Hi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & amp; Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town. You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & amp; pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & amp; Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much). My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & amp; C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups). So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down. Thanks for lending an ear. Sandi & gt; & gt; & gt;Dave, & gt; & gt;I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked & gt; & gt;something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second & gt; & gt;epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to & gt; & gt;mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. & gt; & gt; is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts. & gt; & gt;Is there something that I am doing wrong? & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; & gt; You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a & gt; couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if & gt; I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are & gt; getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to & gt; others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may & gt; not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can & gt; have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave & gt; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 thank you for the information; i just moved to fredericksburg, va and I called them-they have an office about 2 miles from my home. they are going to review my records and hopefully I will become a patient of theirs. rob<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands. </div></html> neck pain@...: wendy.tom@...: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:19:46 -0400Subject: RE: Re: For Dave sorry I meant to address this to Sandi. Re: For DaveHi Dave, this is Sandi. It has been a long time since I had emailed you. I just noticed that you lived in Frackville, what a small world! My father Andracavage was born and raised there and my mother (Ruth Wesner) from Long Row. My cousins, Andracavage and Joannie Welch still live in Long Row/Gilberton, other cousins, Eugene & Vera Blackwell in Frackville. Wouldn't it be funny if we were distant cousins? I live in Upper Gwynedd/Lansdale, which is between Philadelphia and town.You may remember, but probably not, that I had discectomy/fusion from C2-C6 in 4/05. Although my pain is not as heart stopping painful as it was prior to the surgery, the pain is relentless 24/7. My neck, primarily right side, is always sore/stiff, pain in my right shoulder which I had a MRI of and nothing is wrong (was reviewed by 2 shoulder surgeons, my neck surgeon & pain doc). My pain doc has prescribed Vicodin (500mg) every 4-6hrs, 2 Neurontin (300mg)4x/day, for my daytime pain management. Unfortunately, like many others, I too have to work full time in order for our family to have health insurance and can't take the Vicodin or Neurontin as prescribed. I take 1/2 Vicodin after I arrive at work, and then not until @7:30 along with my nightly " cocktail " of Neurontin, Soma, Vicodin & Elevil and still can't fall asleep before 11:30 or so and then I am up 5-8x a night from the pain. I use my tens unit almost all day, would probably use it at night if I could (toss and turn too much).My problem is that my pain doc. at Temple University will no longer prescribe my pain meds. Temple pain management has made a decision that they will no longer prescribe pain meds. for more than 2weeks before a procedure and 2 weeks afterwards. After facet injections in C3, C4 & C5, I really didn't have any relief, as a matter of fact, my right shoulder was so painful, I couldn't move it for 4 days. Now he said he will no longer do any more injections as I don't benefit from them. I was told to have my family doc. prescribe my pain meds. Sounds simple enough, right? NOPE! Family doc won't prescribe any narcotics and no pain meds for me for chronic pain because " you need to be treated by a pain specialist " . No kidding! A pain doc. I treated with for 5yrs prior to my surgery will not help me b/c he is not compfortable doing injections either nor will they do just medical management ( I was told the same thing by 3 other pain mgmt groups).So, would you have any advice/suggestions either how to find a doctor that will help me manage my pain who is not just a pill pusher? Any suggestions for medications that may be beneficial? I have been dealing with this for almost 11yrs and it really has me worn down.Thanks for lending an ear.Sandi> > >Dave,> >I have posted about 4 times in the last week: to others, asked > >something about trigger finger, reported about my failed second > >epidural and then shared a personal loss about my brother (not to > >mention several other emails) and I have not received one response. > > is the only one that " notices " me, and I reply to others' posts.> >Is there something that I am doing wrong?> >> >> > You are not doing anything wrong. I know for myself, I've had a > couple of days of no sleep so I barely check my e-mail. I'm sorry if > I had nothing I could relate to, to reply with. Your e-mails are > getting through to me, so I assume they are getting through to > others. I think that also with summer, and end of school, people may > not be as active on their computers. If there is something I can > have an answer to I will certainly try to reply, sorry, Dave>[Non-text portions of this message have been removed][Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _________________________________________________________________ Now you can invite friends from Facebook and other groups to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. Add now. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_AddNow_Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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