Guest guest Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Hi Everyone, it has been so long since I've written! I'm in need of a little support, and I always know where to come The past 5 months have gone really well for me pain wise (May- September I would say) The radio frequency procedures in addition to taking the dilaudid twice a day seemed like a very good management program. I was able to teach dance in barely any pain at all, with very few flareups or breakthrough pain. The pain started returning slightly around the same time I chose to try and go off the dilaudid..not only did I feel very dependent on it, but I wanted to see how well the RFs alone would decrease my pain. My doctor thought it was a great idea, especially since I'm only 25. It was a bit rocky, but I am off all pain medications for now. I received an RF 1 week ago. My pain is less often, but in the evening it is still pretty bad and returns. Where as last time the procedure took away nearly all of my pain most of the time. I have my follow up with my pain management doctor (who is just wonderful) I need to ask him if the pain that is still there was the remaining pain that was taken away by the doses of dilaudid I was taking, and thats why the pain relief was so good for those 5 months? Maybe I'll only need breakthrough pain meds? I just want to feel like a did a few months ago, and of course am a bit nervous if these RF's start to work less and less. I can only imagine But, he is referring me to a surgeon that might be able to evaluate me for removal of the nerve entrapement in my abdominal wall-so time will tell. So sorry for that being so long, but I wanted to get that all off of my chest and I know you all dont mind reading once in a while. I hope everyone here is doing the best they possibly can be. Hopefully some days you feel better than the last. I think of you all often, lots of hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hi , I am glad those medications were helping you with your pain. What are " RF's " ? Whatever they are, I hope they were as well, if not better than the Dilaudid did. I hope the surgeon can help to remove the nerve entrapment. What is a nerve entrapment for? Big hugs to you and prayers being said for you! Love, Becky in SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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