Guest guest Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Hi Christa Like you I am new on here. My name is I was in a car accident 3 years ago. I have left side weakness, which sucks because I am left handed. I also have chronic pain and depression. I was cut off of my physical therapy at the 2 year mark and I am on my own. The worst part for me was up until a month ago I thought there was no hope of getting better I thought " this is it, this is how the rest of my life is going to be " . Then I cried for a long time. You see I had a physical therapist tell me that at the 2 year mark, where ever you are with your injuries thats how you will stay for the rest of your life. I was scared, I'm only 30, I have barely started my life. Then I was sent to a neurophysiology. I love her, she is amazing, and she made me believe I can at least improve my physical and mental state. I still get frustrated with other doctors. Like my neurosurgeon the other day. I told him that the medication I was on was discontinued, so I had nothing for my pain for 5 days. I swear hell fire shot throw my veins it was awful. But during that time a weird symptom occurred, my head started to do the bobble head it was shaking I didn't know what to make of it. I was seeing my family doctor to get a new medicine and he said I should mention it to my neurosurgeon. But with my new medication the head shake was gone, so by the time I went in to see him he said " will if the medication works it works " . I was mad, that was not the point there is something there and they are choosing to ignore. Sorry I rambled. The way I survive is my family and friends. Stick to the simple thinks in life. Laugh at everything. Seriously a good solid support group is very import it can be your live line. When you feel down call your best friend in the whole world and say life suck and this is why. You need someone who is a good listener, it is imported to vent out your emotions and to release, plus it feels really good. The simple things in life are like watching the clouds in the sky and trying to figure out what shape they are, like you did when you where a kid. Laughter is awesome and a great medicine. If you can't find things at home to laugh at go to a comedy night, or if you have kids or pets they are super funny. I watch America's Funniest Video's I laugh through the whole show. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 , your head bobbing may have been from your body withdrawing from the medication. Some medications effect the brain region that coordinates movement. When medication are stopped and blood level fall. the brain chemistry needs to readjust. I had terrible twitching when I went off Klonopin, which is for anxiety. It took a couple months before the twitching disappeared. Many times doctors get concerned if you get head bobbing when you are on certain medications. It was very common with long term use of older psychotropic medications. That is probably why the doctor did not seem too concerned. I am glad to hear that you were able to get another medication for your pain. Gentle hugs, Tami --- wrote: > > I was seeing my family doctor to get a new medicine and he said I should mention it to my neurosurgeon. But with my new medication the head shake was gone, so by the time I went in to see him he said " will if the medication works it works " . I was mad, that was not the point there is something there and they are choosing to ignore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2010 Report Share Posted July 1, 2010 Tami, I didn't think of that. I wish the doctor would have said that it would have calmed me down. I will have to look up the medication I was on, it was called Apo Keto E and I was on the maximum dosage for almost 3 years, so that might explain it if it was a withdrawal. I am on Naproxen but it is not as strong as the Keto so I am struggling with the pain. I'm not sure if I want to stay on this new medicine or try a new one. Take care, >Tami wrote: >, your head bobbing may have been from your body withdrawing from the medication. Some medications effect the brain region that coordinates movement. When medication are stopped and blood level fall. the brain chemistry needs to readjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 There are therapy places in the phone book that you pay on a sliding scale based on your income. Hugs Katy >Christa wrote: >Today I'm feeling a little down in the dumps and I don't know why. I think it's the pain or I'm feel depress (I do have depression). I feel like not wanting to be here. I just feel miserable. A lot is going on. >I can't even see my therapist because I can't afford to pay her the co-pay. Any feedback will be appreciated. How do you people survive daily with the pain you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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