Re: Well I did it this time.. ACK!

[Guest guest]

So sorry you are having a flare up. Sure sounds like your nerve did not take

kindly to something that happened. I hope that it settles down quickly and you

are out of severe pain soon!

Well I did it this time.. ACK!

I think I really ****** up this time. Let me explain, I was doing

dishes last night, something didn't feel right in my back but rather

than sitting I kept on moving. Within minutes it was like fireworks

exploding. I feel most intense pain shooting across my lower back

(L4-L5 area) then pain shooting midway down the back part of my legs.

At this point, I'm screaming WHAT THE **** (use your own personal

choice of wording) because the nerves in my back are flipping out and

causing me a lot of pain. I limped over to the couch, sat down and

there I stayed for the rest of the night with my laptop.

Hours later, I slowly walked (more like limped) to the bedroom and

went to sleep. After getting a good night sleep, I thought perhaps my

back would be better. When I awoke, I took a hot shower thinking that

would help the muscles. I don't know if it did but I needed a shower

anyway. I'm not walking all that well as I can feel pressure in my

spine and want to scream with every step. OMG, the last time I

experienced my back blowing out, that required a visit to the ER which

led to multiple tests and where we discovered a fissured disc, another

disc that is bulged out, and a nerve that gets annoyed (that's putting

it nicely) very easily. When this nerve gets annoyed, it lets me know,

real quick.

Not really looking for answers just need to vent a little.

SueLynn

[Guest guest]

Sue...I feel ya n that sucks major! I do things like that...keep going when I

shouldn't. I have been thrown down to the floor when that pain hit, good u could

still limp.

Oh ice packs work better for calming the nerve n numbing it a little. Of course

it also helps to prevent any swelling n irritation that can occur as well. What

works best for me is ice packs on back, then lay flat on back with legs elevated

to reduce the pressure on spine n nerves. U could use pillows or the edge of a

couch. Get the legs up though not just the knees...it looks like sitting in a

chair but ur laying down.

Deanna

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On Dec 7, 2008, at 4:42 PM, " Sue Elvins " <apageor2@...> wrote:

I think I really ****** up this time. Let me explain, I was doing

dishes last night, something didn't feel right in my back but rather

than sitting I kept on moving. Within minutes it was like fireworks

exploding. I feel most intense pain shooting across my lower back

(L4-L5 area) then pain shooting midway down the back part of my legs.

At this point, I'm screaming WHAT THE **** (use your own personal

choice of wording) because the nerves in my back are flipping out and

causing me a lot of pain. I limped over to the couch, sat down and

there I stayed for the rest of the night with my laptop.

Hours later, I slowly walked (more like limped) to the bedroom and

went to sleep. After getting a good night sleep, I thought perhaps my

back would be better. When I awoke, I took a hot shower thinking that

would help the muscles. I don't know if it did but I needed a shower

anyway. I'm not walking all that well as I can feel pressure in my

spine and want to scream with every step. OMG, the last time I

experienced my back blowing out, that required a visit to the ER which

led to multiple tests and where we discovered a fissured disc, another

disc that is bulged out, and a nerve that gets annoyed (that's putting

it nicely) very easily. When this nerve gets annoyed, it lets me know,

real quick.

Not really looking for answers just need to vent a little.

SueLynn

[Guest guest]

I go to see neurologist on Thursday. Not the back doctor mind you but

someone who is somewhat familiar with the case.

I need to do a follow up for the VNS so this is just as well. Since he

has been with me from the beginning, he also is aware of the

migraines. I managed to get out of bed okay just had some issues

walking a little. I honestly don't know what to think at this point

regarding my back damage and just how far it has gone but what I am

beginning to think is it might be time to revisit the idea of surgery

again. Being as I went through 2 years of pain management and 11

months of therapy and all that amounted to was nothing but more pain,

I think we are at the crossroads again to determine what's next?

That is just my thought. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks for your thoughts.

SueLynn

[Guest guest]

suelynn good luck on the VNS everything should be ok. Keep me posted

ok? Mike Groupowner

>

> I go to see neurologist on Thursday. Not the back doctor mind you

but

> someone who is somewhat familiar with the case.

>

> I need to do a follow up for the VNS so this is just as well. Since

he

> has been with me from the beginning, he also is aware of the

> migraines. I managed to get out of bed okay just had some issues

> walking a little. I honestly don't know what to think at this point

> regarding my back damage and just how far it has gone but what I am

> beginning to think is it might be time to revisit the idea of

surgery

> again. Being as I went through 2 years of pain management and 11

> months of therapy and all that amounted to was nothing but more

pain,

> I think we are at the crossroads again to determine what's next?

>

> That is just my thought. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks for

your thoughts.

>

> SueLynn

>

[Guest guest]

I will Mike... I appreciate your thoughts. I believe we aren't going

to do any more tweaks with the VNS (it's epilepsy related), five seems

to be the magic number as it is working after these many months. I

can't help but wonder when is my back going to quit working again and

for how long. As I stated to my husband the other night, I went

through multiple types of therapy for 11 months which involved steroid

shots and physical therapy which did nothing but already cause more

damage to a currently damaged area. It has been discovered physical

therapy does not work and steroids or pain medication does not work

yet. I think it's time another approach is taken. I feel it is the

only way to resolve this issue especially now that that we have seen

these blow outs to my back are still going to continue. Sorry to vent,

I'm just upset because I actually thought this was solved but

apparently it was only a band aid and that just annoys the hell out of

me knowing that we spent all of that money.

SueLynn

sue lynn good luck on the VNS everything should be ok. Keep me posted ok?

[Guest guest]

Sue

Sorry you are having a rough time of it now. I hope they find out what is

causing your pain and give you a viable solution for it soon.

Re: Well I did it this time.. ACK!

I go to see neurologist on Thursday. Not the back doctor mind you but

someone who is somewhat familiar with the case.

I need to do a follow up for the VNS so this is just as well. Since he

has been with me from the beginning, he also is aware of the

migraines. I managed to get out of bed okay just had some issues

walking a little. I honestly don't know what to think at this point

regarding my back damage and just how far it has gone but what I am

beginning to think is it might be time to revisit the idea of surgery

again. Being as I went through 2 years of pain management and 11

months of therapy and all that amounted to was nothing but more pain,

I think we are at the crossroads again to determine what's next?

That is just my thought. I will keep everyone posted. Thanks for your

thoughts.

SueLynn

[Guest guest]

My stimulator along with pain meds are not cutting it. I am in pain in my back

where injury happened. I had to walk to my family doctor office for my diabeites

anyway his office is about quarter mile away maybe allitle more anyway I was

eunning short on time so I walk real fast got to his office we talk he ordered

blood work done. my diabietes level at about 355 way high anywat walking back

from his office heading home I pulled my leg muscles there swollen sore I fell

landed in sa person yard. I walk huntch back and it was noticable I was in major

pain. Well I see my doctor on 17th I also did something stupid I took more pain

meds then prescribe Oxy ir 5 I got it filled on the 5th and I am out. It was a

stupid mistake I made. I was suffering bad I should called my doctor and went to

ER but I stupporaly stay home put ice on legs and took like 5 ir 5 at a time.

the psin was unbarabled my back was killing me and my legs. stimulator did

nothing for pulled mucles. well thought I share my stupitidity Mike Group owner

[Guest guest]

How awful!!! I don't know how you made it. I know I couldn't walk even 1/4

mile and back. And it is really a shame our SCS don't help with muscle pain

only nerve pain. I have fibro and so far they don't have anything to help with

that. I hope you the opportunity to rest and start feeling better soon.

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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From: Mike Maxey <mike2boys@...>

stimulator <Stimulator >

Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 3:06:02 PM

Subject: Re: Well I did it this time.. ACK!

My stimulator along with pain meds are not cutting it. I am in pain in my back

where injury happened. I had to walk to my family doctor office for my diabeites

anyway his office is about quarter mile away maybe allitle more anyway I was

eunning short on time so I walk real fast got to his office we talk he ordered

blood work done. my diabietes level at about 355 way high anywat walking back

from his office heading home I pulled my leg muscles there swollen sore I fell

landed in sa person yard. I walk huntch back and it was noticable I was in major

pain. Well I see my doctor on 17th I also did something stupid I took more pain

meds then prescribe Oxy ir 5 I got it filled on the 5th and I am out. It was a

stupid mistake I made. I was suffering bad I should called my doctor and went to

ER but I stupporaly stay home put ice on legs and took like 5 ir 5 at a time.

the psin was unbarabled my back was killing me and my legs. stimulator did

nothing for

pulled mucles. well thought I share my stupitidity Mike Group owner

[Guest guest]

MIke

So sorry you are so miserable right now. Can you not call your doc and ask them

for some help now?

I feel for you!

Re: Well I did it this time.. ACK!

My stimulator along with pain meds are not cutting it. I am in pain in my back

where injury happened. I had to walk to my family doctor office for my diabeites

anyway his office is about quarter mile away maybe allitle more anyway I was

eunning short on time so I walk real fast got to his office we talk he ordered

blood work done. my diabietes level at about 355 way high anywat walking back

from his office heading home I pulled my leg muscles there swollen sore I fell

landed in sa person yard. I walk huntch back and it was noticable I was in major

pain. Well I see my doctor on 17th I also did something stupid I took more pain

meds then prescribe Oxy ir 5 I got it filled on the 5th and I am out. It was a

stupid mistake I made. I was suffering bad I should called my doctor and went to

ER but I stupporaly stay home put ice on legs and took like 5 ir 5 at a time.

the psin was unbarabled my back was killing me and my legs. stimulator did

nothing for pulled mucles. well thought I share my stupitidity Mike Group owner

[Guest guest]

Well, I went to the neurologist this afternoon and let me tell you I

think we spent more time talking about my back than anything else. The

back area isn't his expertise but he knows a little bit about it to

give me a professional opinion. After explaining what was going on and

filling in the gaps where he was a little unsure I believe we might

have somewhere to start. Since I have the disk and film from my

previous MRI his professional opinion is to begin with having a new

MRI. His professional opinion is we can view previous disc and most

current disc view to see the comparisons, changes, etc. Oh, the other

thing is he suggested that I use Lidocaine patches on the lower part

of my back for now as I have some that are left over from previous and

I have a prescription which I haven't filled yet. He also gave me a

sample of Zanaflex to take at night. I have a prescription for

Flexeril however I was sleeping for 11 hours with it whereas the

Zanaflex should help cut the hours on that.

Waiting for the MRI date but I believe it will be sometime next week.

Will keep everyone posted.

SueLynn