Re: Let me introduce myself

[Guest guest]

Barbara wrote:

> I tried an implanted neurostimulator, but found it more annoying than helpful.

My doctor suggest a neurostimulator for my neck, and I told him that I

thought, considering the location, I would likely find it more irksome

that helpful.

Perhaps I wasn't too far off the mark on that one.

Lyndi

[Guest guest]

Barb, I am so happy to meet you.  You are living a dream of mine.  I too have

back pain which is the main reason I take pain medication.  Gabapentin helps

some of my nerve pain and morphine kind of eases the rest.

Hope to hear of your adventures.  Don't hesitate to write when you are needing

an ear.

Jennette

Barb wrote:

>I am Barb, age 61. Thanks to a small inheritance, I retired 13 months ago,

bought a small motor-home and travel full-time with my furkids, Sena and Lily.

Sena is a 15 year old Capuchin monkey, Lily is her 1 year old Morkie puppy.

[Guest guest]

Welcome Barb!

I am 55 years old and have been on disability for the past 5 years. I have type

1 diabetes, RA and osteoarthitis in my neck, back, shoulders and hands. I also

struggle with bipolar depression and chronic migraines. That's the major ones.

I am in pain management and take oxycodene and tramadol for pain and

fioricet for headaches.

I am on social security disability and medicare. Medicare has been a huge help

since I don't have to pay any co-pays with my AARP supplement. Most of my

medications are generic and only cost $7 a month. This is very helpful since I

am on 9 different medications.

I can telll you how I deal with my pain. It might be helpful. I have learned

to block out a certain amounts of pain by keeping my mind busy. I got a Kindle

Fire for Christmas. It has been wonderful. I can download books and play

games/puzzles. It lets me connect with the internet too.

When I am not reading I try to do some easy crafts. Also my hubby, 2 cats and a

dog keeps me busy.

This group and the other ones I am imvolved in have been a life saver. Glad you

joined us.

Gentle hugs, Tami

[Guest guest]

Barb

While you wait on Medicare, are you using an Rx discount card? You can get them

for free online from tons of places. Some drug companies offer assistance

through pparx.com

Steve M in PA

> Barb wrote:

> I gave up my health insurance when I retired and now pay full price for my

meds.

[Guest guest]

Barbara,

a neurostimulator on MY neck sounds bothersome too. I am going to turn it down.

sioux, susan, sue

> Barbara wrote:

> I tried an implanted neurostimulator, but found it more annoying than helpful.