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> pain dr.

>

> Hi all,

> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with

> pain

> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15

> mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to

> be

> helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult

> to

> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on

> giving

> to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up

> and

> see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I

> make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

> love you all, with gentle hugs,

> Kate

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May 26, 2011

Oh Kate they are ALL more than old enough to help in some way. You HAVE to make

stick what you say. If you don't they will walk all over you. I would take

EVERYTHING away from him including the door for his bedroom! If he doesn't like

it, as my one son used to say, Don't let the swinging door hit you, where the

good Lord split you!! I wouldn't stand for that. Good luck

Hugs

nne

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> pain dr.

>

> Hi all,

> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with

> pain

> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15

> mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to

> be

> helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult

> to

> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on

> giving

> to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up

> and

> see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I

> make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

> love you all, with gentle hugs,

> Kate

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May 26, 2011

I truly appreciate your words and your encouragement, nne. It means so much to me. I like the idea of taking the door off the room; might just work. He'll be totally pissed off, but it may be quite effective to motivate him.

Thanks!

love,

Kate

To: mserslife Sent: Thu, May 26, 2011 10:58:20 AMSubject: Re: pain dr.

Oh Kate they are ALL more than old enough to help in some way. You HAVE to make stick what you say. If you don't they will walk all over you. I would take EVERYTHING away from him including the door for his bedroom! If he doesn't like it, as my one son used to say, Don't let the swinging door hit you, where the good Lord split you!! I wouldn't stand for that. Good luckHugsnneTo the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world""May the Lord Bless you and keep you,May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever"Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://breastcancerpatientssoulmatesforlife.bravehost.com/ Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancerhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnxietyDepressionandBreastCancerAngel Feather Loomerwww.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.comThe Cancer Clubwww.cancerclub.com> pain dr.> > Hi all,> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with> pain> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15> mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to> be> helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult> to> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on> giving> to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up>

and> see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I> make those grimacing faces at her! lol.> love you all, with gentle hugs,> Kate__________________________________________________________Share photos & screenshots in seconds...TRY FREE IM TOOLPACK at http://www.imtoolpack.com/default.aspx?rc=if1Works in all emails, instant messengers, blogs, forums and social networks.

May 26, 2011

I know I too have a high pain tolerance level. Chuck always says when I say

something hurts it must be bad cause normally not much bothers me.

Hugs

nne

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world "

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> pain dr.

>>

>> Hi all,

>> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with

>> pain

>> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at

>> 15

>> mgs)

>> start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be

>> helpful,

>> but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

>> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult

>> to

>> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on

>> giving to

>> the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up

>> and

>> see

>> what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I

>> make

>> those

>> grimacing faces at her! lol.

>> love you all, with gentle hugs,

>> Kate

>

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May 26, 2011

I know I too have a high pain tolerance level. Chuck always says when I say

something hurts it must be bad cause normally not much bothers me.

Hugs

nne

To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the

world "

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May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever "

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> pain dr.

>>

>> Hi all,

>> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with

>> pain

>> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at

>> 15

>> mgs)

>> start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be

>> helpful,

>> but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

>> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult

>> to

>> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on

>> giving to

>> the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up

>> and

>> see

>> what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I

>> make

>> those

>> grimacing faces at her! lol.

>> love you all, with gentle hugs,

>> Kate

>

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May 26, 2011

I know I too have a high pain tolerance level. Chuck always says when I say

something hurts it must be bad cause normally not much bothers me.

Hugs

nne

To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the

world "

" May the Lord Bless you and keep you,

May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace...Forever "

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Anxiety Depression and Breast Cancer

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The Cancer Club

> pain dr.

>>

>> Hi all,

>> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with

>> pain

>> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at

>> 15

>> mgs)

>> start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be

>> helpful,

>> but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

>> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult

>> to

>> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on

>> giving to

>> the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up

>> and

>> see

>> what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I

>> make

>> those

>> grimacing faces at her! lol.

>> love you all, with gentle hugs,

>> Kate

>

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May 26, 2011

Kate, those are difficult ages to do much withholding or consequences with, with the exception of the 11 year old. My daughters counselor through high school often talked about it being a pointless exercise. I never did get the hang of it either as the notion of my alternatives seemed to escape me. She's 23 now and very much does what she needs to in order to appease my criticisms or complaints, of which I do need to pick and choose those battles at this point as it's certainly not going to 'teach them' anything. I wish you luck with that. I've have found that if I address my kids with calm and not in the moment as well as let them courteously address issues that are on their nerves or their perspectives (for the older ones in particular) I've gained some insight and we've been able to come

to some compatibility on the issues even if it ends with "my house, my rules". Just being acknowledged helps them to cooperate some. My son doesn't speak up what he's feeling so this is a new concept in our relationship...and his perspective is often good points. Lordy parenting is hard isnt it?DeeTo: MSersLife Sent: Thu, May 26, 2011 9:05:30 AMSubject: Re: pain dr.

My kids are: 11, 14, 17 and 19. My 17 year old son basically holes himself up in his room~very hard to get him to budge in any way. I've threatened to not let his girlfriend come for a visit if he doesn't help in some capacity--clean his room, help with chores, etc. I have to see through the threat. Meaning, I've got to follow through.

hugs,

Kate

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 9:57:01 PMSubject: Re: pain dr.

yes, how old are the other members of the house? it could be an adventure for them to take turns making the menu and then cooking...lots of praise if you can inspire them to give it a go~ I've been trying to let loose of the 'controls' for meals at least once a week to my husband, usually a weekend day, so he can cook something. It is very pleasurable for him to do so, I really need to make a habit of passing the apron to him on a regular basis as it is good for his esteem as well as my rest from same ol' routine. good luck with that!Dee

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 2:35:09 PMSubject: Re: pain dr.

Excellent point, . I'm going to share that tidbit of wise advice from you with them!

Thank you. Hopefully, this won't be a long-term thing.

hugs,

Kate

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 3:28:45 PMSubject: RE: pain dr.

Are all your kids' arms broke? Tell 'em if they're "embarrassed" to havechurch-family cooking for you, get off their heinies and do it themselves...Feel better soonest!TMaybe just a little cranky this morning (earache. Again.) in WYPractical Blackwork Designshttp://practicalblackwork.comhttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com "You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." pain dr.Hi all,Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with paindoctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to behelpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult tofocus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on givingto the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up andsee what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll

understand...especially when Imake those grimacing faces at her! lol.love you all, with gentle hugs,Kate

May 26, 2011

Kate, those are difficult ages to do much withholding or consequences with, with the exception of the 11 year old. My daughters counselor through high school often talked about it being a pointless exercise. I never did get the hang of it either as the notion of my alternatives seemed to escape me. She's 23 now and very much does what she needs to in order to appease my criticisms or complaints, of which I do need to pick and choose those battles at this point as it's certainly not going to 'teach them' anything. I wish you luck with that. I've have found that if I address my kids with calm and not in the moment as well as let them courteously address issues that are on their nerves or their perspectives (for the older ones in particular) I've gained some insight and we've been able to come

to some compatibility on the issues even if it ends with "my house, my rules". Just being acknowledged helps them to cooperate some. My son doesn't speak up what he's feeling so this is a new concept in our relationship...and his perspective is often good points. Lordy parenting is hard isnt it?DeeTo: MSersLife Sent: Thu, May 26, 2011 9:05:30 AMSubject: Re: pain dr.

My kids are: 11, 14, 17 and 19. My 17 year old son basically holes himself up in his room~very hard to get him to budge in any way. I've threatened to not let his girlfriend come for a visit if he doesn't help in some capacity--clean his room, help with chores, etc. I have to see through the threat. Meaning, I've got to follow through.

hugs,

Kate

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 9:57:01 PMSubject: Re: pain dr.

yes, how old are the other members of the house? it could be an adventure for them to take turns making the menu and then cooking...lots of praise if you can inspire them to give it a go~ I've been trying to let loose of the 'controls' for meals at least once a week to my husband, usually a weekend day, so he can cook something. It is very pleasurable for him to do so, I really need to make a habit of passing the apron to him on a regular basis as it is good for his esteem as well as my rest from same ol' routine. good luck with that!Dee

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 2:35:09 PMSubject: Re: pain dr.

Excellent point, . I'm going to share that tidbit of wise advice from you with them!

Thank you. Hopefully, this won't be a long-term thing.

hugs,

Kate

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 3:28:45 PMSubject: RE: pain dr.

Are all your kids' arms broke? Tell 'em if they're "embarrassed" to havechurch-family cooking for you, get off their heinies and do it themselves...Feel better soonest!TMaybe just a little cranky this morning (earache. Again.) in WYPractical Blackwork Designshttp://practicalblackwork.comhttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com "You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." pain dr.Hi all,Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with paindoctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to behelpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult tofocus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on givingto the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up andsee what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll

understand...especially when Imake those grimacing faces at her! lol.love you all, with gentle hugs,Kate

May 26, 2011

Kate, those are difficult ages to do much withholding or consequences with, with the exception of the 11 year old. My daughters counselor through high school often talked about it being a pointless exercise. I never did get the hang of it either as the notion of my alternatives seemed to escape me. She's 23 now and very much does what she needs to in order to appease my criticisms or complaints, of which I do need to pick and choose those battles at this point as it's certainly not going to 'teach them' anything. I wish you luck with that. I've have found that if I address my kids with calm and not in the moment as well as let them courteously address issues that are on their nerves or their perspectives (for the older ones in particular) I've gained some insight and we've been able to come

to some compatibility on the issues even if it ends with "my house, my rules". Just being acknowledged helps them to cooperate some. My son doesn't speak up what he's feeling so this is a new concept in our relationship...and his perspective is often good points. Lordy parenting is hard isnt it?DeeTo: MSersLife Sent: Thu, May 26, 2011 9:05:30 AMSubject: Re: pain dr.

My kids are: 11, 14, 17 and 19. My 17 year old son basically holes himself up in his room~very hard to get him to budge in any way. I've threatened to not let his girlfriend come for a visit if he doesn't help in some capacity--clean his room, help with chores, etc. I have to see through the threat. Meaning, I've got to follow through.

hugs,

Kate

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 9:57:01 PMSubject: Re: pain dr.

yes, how old are the other members of the house? it could be an adventure for them to take turns making the menu and then cooking...lots of praise if you can inspire them to give it a go~ I've been trying to let loose of the 'controls' for meals at least once a week to my husband, usually a weekend day, so he can cook something. It is very pleasurable for him to do so, I really need to make a habit of passing the apron to him on a regular basis as it is good for his esteem as well as my rest from same ol' routine. good luck with that!Dee

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 2:35:09 PMSubject: Re: pain dr.

Excellent point, . I'm going to share that tidbit of wise advice from you with them!

Thank you. Hopefully, this won't be a long-term thing.

hugs,

Kate

To: MSersLife Sent: Wed, May 25, 2011 3:28:45 PMSubject: RE: pain dr.

Are all your kids' arms broke? Tell 'em if they're "embarrassed" to havechurch-family cooking for you, get off their heinies and do it themselves...Feel better soonest!TMaybe just a little cranky this morning (earache. Again.) in WYPractical Blackwork Designshttp://practicalblackwork.comhttp://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com "You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..." pain dr.Hi all,Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with paindoctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to behelpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult tofocus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on givingto the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up andsee what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll

understand...especially when Imake those grimacing faces at her! lol.love you all, with gentle hugs,Kate

May 26, 2011

Be sure and tell The Head Church Lady (there always is one, I'm sure you

know which one she is! ;-D) that soup or " no chew " foods would be most

greatly appreciated-

I'm sure they'll do their best to accommodate!

Sorry you don't live out here, soups are my speciality!

Better soonest!

T

in WY

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" You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... "

pain dr.

>

> Hi all,

> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with

> pain

> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15

> mgs)

> start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be

> helpful,

> but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult

> to

> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on

> giving to

> the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up and

> see

> what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I make

> those

> grimacing faces at her! lol.

> love you all, with gentle hugs,

> Kate

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May 27, 2011

Kate,

That's what churches do.. they help in time of need.. and right

now.. I'd say you could use a bit of help.. (and what the church

is doing for you, isn't anything that you wouldn't be doing for

someone else, if you could).. If the family wants to be pissed..

tell them to scratch their butts & get glad again.. or pitch

in at mealtime & get the job done themselves.. I don't think

that even your youngest couldn't nuke a hot dog or two..

possibly cook up a box of mac-n-cheese open a jar of applesauce

(orÂ maybe a can of water packed tuna instead of the hot dogs)..

and you've got a fairly decent dinner.. that even the kids can

whip up...

Even a bowl of oatmeal can be nuked.. and not the rip open the

package & add water then nuke kind.. can be done up quite

nicely in a microwave.. does it all the time for breakfasts

around here.. the oatmeal & a slice or two of toast takes

care of breakfast some weekend mornings..

With all the handy dandy kitchen gadgets these days.. there's

really no reason that a young'un can't whip a little something

up without having to touch the stove or oven..

I didn't mean to make you feel worse than you already do.. those

were really meant as suggestions.. But you already do soooooooo

much for the kids.. wouldn't it be nice to have them jump in and

help out around there too.. even if you have to be the one to

suggest it?

HUGS

|)onna

I don't want my family to be pissed at me or embarrased byÂ

the church doing this for us. They embarrass rather easily.

Kinda like me.

You must be glad you're done with baclofen!

hugs,

Kate

From:

Sharon

To:

Sent: Wed,

May 25, 2011 2:54:43 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

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I'm glad you have

such a wonderful, caring group of friends at church!

Yep, I was in zombieland:)Â I hope you can find

something that will help you and give some pain relief.

love

Â

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From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 11:42:48 AM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

100 mgs? Holy crud! He told me 80 is the max.

No wonder you were out of it! I'm already

getting spacey being on 15mgs.

My church is going to be making meals for me

come the weekend. What a blessing my church

is...I feel a tad embarrassed, as well as very

humble.

love you Sharon, and all,

Kate

From:

Sharon

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 1:46:52 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

Â

Can you see a different

neurologist?Â It sounds like you may need

to do that.Â I was on 100 mgs of baclofen

and it never made a difference with my TN

but it did turn me into a zombie.

Sending you love and prayers!

Â

Sharon

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From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 10:12:42 AM

Subject:

pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN pain.

I'm wondering if anyone has had

experience with pain doctors. My

neuro simply is raising my

baclofen, but I can already (at

15 mgs) start to feel sleepy.

I'm thinking an appt with one

might prove to be helpful, but

wanted to know what ya'll

thought.

I'm still doing the

computer training, but find it

exceedingly difficult to focus

with the pain, and with the meds

making me sleepy. Planning on

giving to the instructor the

word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so

she can look it up and see what

I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll

understand...especially when I

make those grimacing faces at

her! lol.

love you all, with

gentle hugs,

Kate

May 27, 2011

,

Are you my long lost sister or something??? LOL.. did the same

with the boys.. and then stood there and felt sooooo awful

Earl's first day of Day Care/Kindergarten when he wasn't hanging

onto my leg screaming and crying that his mommy was leaving him!

And yeah.. pretty sure mine thought the same thing about being

indentured and in chains.. never let them do anything.. and

those Nike Airs on their feet just appeared out of thin air!...

LOL

HUGS

|)onna

I'm a "mean" mom. If they don't learn to "do" before they leave home, when

WILL they learn it?

My son thanked me after USMC boot camp, because he knew how to "field

day", do his laundry, cook, sew, even do rough-and-tumble first aid, while

most of his platoon wouldn't have recognized a scrub brush if it bit 'em on

the behind.... (Good thing he learned all this stuff, too, because his

first wife was raised to be as useless as, excuse the southernism, "t*ts on

a boar-hog"...)

Of course on the other hand, The Daughter swears I kept them in

indentured servitude and beat them with chains. :-P :-P :-P

T

in WY

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"You get a wonderful view from the point of no return..."

pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with pain

doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15

mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be

helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult to

focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on giving

to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up and

see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I

make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

love you all, with gentle hugs,

Kate

------------------------------------

May 27, 2011

Is it possible to have TN

sympathy pains.. in my upper outside right calf.. just below the

knee?... Even if it's not possible.. I'm having them anyway...

I feel for you both.. and though mine is just achy and

miserable.. I know it's not on the par of the pain you are

experiencing.. I do know that if I'm tired of mine.. you guys

are just about ready to kill something to make it go away..

HUGS

|)onna

I am glad to be done with baclofen:) I hope I

never, ever have to take it again.

I am having sympathy pains for you Kate. My TN started acting

up again yesterday. It's not nearly as bad as your TN --but it

is there.

I wish we would both just behave. lol

hugs

Sharon

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From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent: Wed,

May 25, 2011 12:04:17 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

I don't want my family to be pissed at me or

embarrased by the church doing this for us. They

embarrass rather easily. Kinda like me.

You must be glad you're done with baclofen!

hugs,

Kate

From:

Sharon

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 2:54:43 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

I'm glad you

have such a wonderful, caring group of friends at

church!

Yep, I was in zombieland:) I hope you can find

something that will help you and give some pain

relief.

love

Sharon

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From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 11:42:48 AM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

100 mgs? Holy crud! He told me 80 is

the max. No wonder you were out of it! I'm

already getting spacey being on 15mgs.

My church is going to be making meals

for me come the weekend. What a blessing

my church is...I feel a tad embarrassed,

as well as very humble.

love you Sharon, and all,

Kate

From:

Sharon

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 1:46:52 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

Can you see a

different neurologist? It sounds

like you may need to do that. I was

on 100 mgs of baclofen and it never

made a difference with my TN but it

did turn me into a zombie.

Sending you love and prayers!

Sharon

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From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 10:12:42 AM

Subject:

pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN

pain. I'm wondering if

anyone has had experience

with pain doctors. My

neuro simply is raising my

baclofen, but I can

already (at 15 mgs) start

to feel sleepy. I'm

thinking an appt with one

might prove to be helpful,

but wanted to know what

ya'll thought.

I'm still doing

the computer training, but

find it exceedingly

difficult to focus with

the pain, and with the

meds making me sleepy.

Planning on giving to the

instructor the word,

'trigeminal neuralgia' so

she can look it up and see

what I'm suffering with.

Maybe she'll

understand...especially

when I make those

grimacing faces at her!

lol.

love you all,

with gentle hugs,

Kate

May 27, 2011

Dee,

It just doesn't "Look Clean" if you haven't rearranged

furniture.. I've had that same problem in the past.. not so much

anymore..

HUGS

|)onna

wow! that is a lot for someone so young~ what generation do

you fall into? My mom would have me clean the front room as a

tween and older, which I would always want to "move it around"

to make it more something...she didn't care thankfully but for

some reason cleaning meant rearranging in my mind. We didn't

have serious chores like yours though~ impressive. In fact,

some of that may have been due to my mom's distaste for

ironing, something Erma Bombeck doesn't do either come to

think of it lol. that and sewing. Her mending box consisted of

scotch tape, marker, and stapler or something outrageous like

that.

From:

Thallas

To:

Sent: Wed,

May 25, 2011 7:45:22 PM

Subject:

RE: pain dr.

Â

Been there done that with the ironing - when I was 9,

my "allowance" chore

was ironing my dad's Army fatigues - the old cotton

ones. They had to be

starched and stiff enough to almost "stand up" on their

own... I got a dime

a set, and a nickel per every 2 handkerchiefs. That was

also the age I

learned to cook and help clean, since my mother also

worked. When I was 12

I was judged old enough to watch my baby sister from

after school to "folks

home", plus have dinner on the table...

In the genealogy research I've been doing, I note lots

of my grannies

and grampies listed as "house servant". "laundry maid",

or "farm worker at

the ripe old ages of 6 or 7.

And these days kids call Dept of Children's Services if

they don't get TV in

their rooms!

in WY

Practical Blackwork Designs

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"You get a wonderful view from the point of no

return..."

pain dr.

>

> Hi all,

> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has

had experience with

> pain

> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen,

but I can already (at 15

> mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt

with one might prove to

> be

> helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it

exceedingly difficult

> to

> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me

sleepy. Planning on

> giving

> to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia'

so she can look it up

> and

> see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll

understand...especially when I

> make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

> love you all, with gentle hugs,

> Kate

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May 27, 2011

yes, furniture moving does seem to lessen over the years regardless of the reason, so many other things to be doing~ level of difficulty increases too so imagine that impacts it. I've never been to Pennsylvania, but have a friend who grew up in the Hershey's Boys Home way back when after parents immigrated, father died, and mom couldn't care for them. thankfully they did and his mom maintained a relationship with them.From: |)onna

To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, May 27, 2011 10:50:16 AMSubject: Re: pain dr.

Dee,

It just doesn't "Look Clean" if you haven't rearranged

furniture.. I've had that same problem in the past.. not so much

anymore..

HUGS

|)onna

wow! that is a lot for someone so young~ what generation do

you fall into? My mom would have me clean the front room as a

tween and older, which I would always want to "move it around"

to make it more something...she didn't care thankfully but for

some reason cleaning meant rearranging in my mind. We didn't

have serious chores like yours though~ impressive. In fact,

some of that may have been due to my mom's distaste for

ironing, something Erma Bombeck doesn't do either come to

think of it lol. that and sewing. Her mending box consisted of

scotch tape, marker, and stapler or something outrageous like

that.

From:

Thallas

To:

Sent: Wed,

May 25, 2011 7:45:22 PM

Subject:

RE: pain dr.

Been there done that with the ironing - when I was 9,

my "allowance" chore

was ironing my dad's Army fatigues - the old cotton

ones. They had to be

starched and stiff enough to almost "stand up" on their

own... I got a dime

a set, and a nickel per every 2 handkerchiefs. That was

also the age I

learned to cook and help clean, since my mother also

worked. When I was 12

I was judged old enough to watch my baby sister from

after school to "folks

home", plus have dinner on the table...

In the genealogy research I've been doing, I note lots

of my grannies

and grampies listed as "house servant". "laundry maid",

or "farm worker at

the ripe old ages of 6 or 7.

And these days kids call Dept of Children's Services if

they don't get TV in

their rooms!

in WY

Practical Blackwork Designs

"You get a wonderful view from the point of no

return..."

pain dr.

>

> Hi all,

> Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has

had experience with

> pain

> doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen,

but I can already (at 15

> mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt

with one might prove to

> be

> helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

> I'm still doing the computer training, but find it

exceedingly difficult

> to

> focus with the pain, and with the meds making me

sleepy. Planning on

> giving

> to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia'

so she can look it up

> and

> see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll

understand...especially when I

> make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

> love you all, with gentle hugs,

> Kate

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May 27, 2011

Thanks I)onna,I appreciate the words and sentiments. Yes, my kids DO need to pitch in, and help themselves more than they do.Woman, Cheryl, came from my church just a few minutes ago. Lord, she came stocked! Meatloaf ,potatoes, gravy; pork and applesauce. A HUGE water-y-melon and a big container of strawberries. At least 2 if not 3 meals here.Thing is, with this TN, I'm not much hungry myself, and have to do more liquids as I mentioned, and gee, pain can get you really, really tired. Just sheer exhaustion I get from being in pain all day.Thank goodness for church families/temples, etc.love to you Donna, and all my dear friends,KateTo: MSersLife Sent: Fri, May 27, 2011 8:17:26 AMSubject: Re: pain dr.

Kate,

That's what churches do.. they help in time of need.. and right

now.. I'd say you could use a bit of help.. (and what the church

is doing for you, isn't anything that you wouldn't be doing for

someone else, if you could).. If the family wants to be pissed..

tell them to scratch their butts & get glad again.. or pitch

in at mealtime & get the job done themselves.. I don't think

that even your youngest couldn't nuke a hot dog or two..

possibly cook up a box of mac-n-cheese open a jar of applesauce

(or maybe a can of water packed tuna instead of the hot dogs)..

and you've got a fairly decent dinner.. that even the kids can

whip up...

Even a bowl of oatmeal can be nuked.. and not the rip open the

package & add water then nuke kind.. can be done up quite

nicely in a microwave.. does it all the time for breakfasts

around here.. the oatmeal & a slice or two of toast takes

care of breakfast some weekend mornings..

With all the handy dandy kitchen gadgets these days.. there's

really no reason that a young'un can't whip a little something

up without having to touch the stove or oven..

I didn't mean to make you feel worse than you already do.. those

were really meant as suggestions.. But you already do soooooooo

much for the kids.. wouldn't it be nice to have them jump in and

help out around there too.. even if you have to be the one to

suggest it?

HUGS

|)onna

I don't want my family to be pissed at me or embarrased by

the church doing this for us. They embarrass rather easily.

Kinda like me.

You must be glad you're done with baclofen!

hugs,

Kate

From:

Sharon

To:

Sent: Wed,

May 25, 2011 2:54:43 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

I'm glad you have

such a wonderful, caring group of friends at church!

Yep, I was in zombieland:) I hope you can find

something that will help you and give some pain relief.

love

Sharon

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From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 11:42:48 AM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

100 mgs? Holy crud! He told me 80 is the max.

No wonder you were out of it! I'm already

getting spacey being on 15mgs.

My church is going to be making meals for me

come the weekend. What a blessing my church

is...I feel a tad embarrassed, as well as very

humble.

love you Sharon, and all,

Kate

From:

Sharon

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 1:46:52 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

Can you see a different

neurologist? It sounds like you may need

to do that. I was on 100 mgs of baclofen

and it never made a difference with my TN

but it did turn me into a zombie.

Sending you love and prayers!

Sharon

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From:

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To:

http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/pages/156.php

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 10:12:42 AM

Subject:

pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN pain.

I'm wondering if anyone has had

experience with pain doctors. My

neuro simply is raising my

baclofen, but I can already (at

15 mgs) start to feel sleepy.

I'm thinking an appt with one

might prove to be helpful, but

wanted to know what ya'll

thought.

I'm still doing the

computer training, but find it

exceedingly difficult to focus

with the pain, and with the meds

making me sleepy. Planning on

giving to the instructor the

word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so

she can look it up and see what

I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll

understand...especially when I

make those grimacing faces at

her! lol.

love you all, with

gentle hugs,

Kate

May 27, 2011

See? I Bet your kids won't complain while they're wolfing down that feast....

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~*~Akiba~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

-- pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with pain doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15 mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult to focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on giving to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up and see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

love you all, with gentle hugs,

Kate

May 27, 2011

I think you're right! Looking like they're gonna have the giant strawberries for snack!To: MSersLife Sent: Fri, May 27, 2011 3:16:51 PMSubject: Re: pain dr.

See? I Bet your kids won't complain while they're wolfing down that feast....

ï»¿ ï»¿ ~*~Hugs~*~

~*~Akiba~*~

Pragmatic Visionary

http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/pages/156.php

-- pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with pain doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15 mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult to focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on giving to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up and see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

love you all, with gentle hugs,

Kate

May 27, 2011

I was in the AF at the time of my son's first day of school, so he went

from the babysitter's - now THERE'S a guilt trip for Mommy! But I was

raised that kids should help and be useful around the place, not sit on

their cans sucking up groceries and watching TV, so that's how I raised

mine...

T

in WY

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" You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... "

pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN pain. I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with pain

doctors. My neuro simply is raising my baclofen, but I can already (at 15

mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm thinking an appt with one might prove to be

helpful, but wanted to know what ya'll thought.

I'm still doing the computer training, but find it exceedingly difficult to

focus with the pain, and with the meds making me sleepy. Planning on giving

to the instructor the word, 'trigeminal neuralgia' so she can look it up and

see what I'm suffering with. Maybe she'll understand...especially when I

make those grimacing faces at her! lol.

love you all, with gentle hugs,

Kate

------------------------------------

May 27, 2011

Yeah.. makes you wish they came

with instruction manuals.. don't it?

HUGS

|)onna

Kate, those are difficult ages to do much withholding or

consequences with, with the exception of the 11 year old. My

daughters counselor through high school often talked about it

being a pointless exercise. I never did get the hang of it

either as the notion of my alternatives seemed to escape me.

She's 23 now and very much does what she needs to in order to

appease my criticisms or complaints, of which I do need to

pick and choose those battles at this point as it's certainly

not going to 'teach them' anything. I wish you luck with that.

I've have found that if I address my kids with calm and not in

the moment as well as let them courteously address issues that

are on their nerves or their perspectives (for the older ones

in particular) I've gained some insight and we've been able to

come to some compatibility on the issues even if it ends with

"my house, my rules". Just being acknowledged helps them to

cooperate some. My son doesn't speak up what he's feeling so

this is a new concept in our relationship...and his

perspective is often good points. Lordy parenting is hard isnt

it?

Dee

From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent: Thu,

May 26, 2011 9:05:30 AM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

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My kids are: 11, 14, 17 and 19. My 17 year old son

basically holes himself up in his room~very hard to

get him to budge in any way. I've threatened to not

let his girlfriend come for a visit if he doesn't help

in some capacity--clean his room, help with chores,

etc. I have to see through the threat. Meaning, I've

got to follow through.

hugs,

Kate

From:

D Q

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 9:57:01 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

Â

yes, how old are the other members of the

house? it could be an adventure for them to

take turns making the menu and then

cooking...lots of praise if you can inspire

them to give it a go~ I've been trying to let

loose of the 'controls' for meals at least

once a week to my husband, usually a weekend

day, so he can cook something. It is very

pleasurable for him to do so, I really need to

make a habit of passing the apron to him on a

regular basis as it is good for his esteem as

well as my rest from same ol' routine. good

luck with that!

Dee

From:

Kate Rothschild

To:

Sent:

Wed, May 25, 2011 2:35:09 PM

Subject:

Re: pain dr.

Â

Excellent point, . I'm

going to share that tidbit of wise

advice from you with them!

Thank you. Hopefully, this

won't be a long-term thing.

hugs,

Kate

From:

Thallas

To:

Sent: Wed,

May 25, 2011 3:28:45 PM

Subject: RE:

pain dr.

Â

Are all your kids' arms broke?

Tell 'em if they're

"embarrassed" to have

church-family cooking for you,

get off their heinies and do it

themselves...

Feel better soonest!

T

Maybe just a little cranky this

morning (earache. Again.)

in WY

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"You get a wonderful view from

the point of no return..."

pain dr.

Hi all,

Still with the TN pain. I'm

wondering if anyone has had

experience with pain

doctors. My neuro simply is

raising my baclofen, but I can

already (at 15

mgs) start to feel sleepy. I'm

thinking an appt with one might

prove to be

helpful, but wanted to know what

ya'll thought.

I'm still doing the computer

training, but find it

exceedingly difficult to

focus with the pain, and with

the meds making me sleepy.

Planning on giving

to the instructor the word,

'trigeminal neuralgia' so she

can look it up and

see what I'm suffering with.

Maybe she'll

understand...especially when I

make those grimacing faces at

her! lol.

love you all, with gentle hugs,

Kate

May 28, 2011

Oh, I've been playing "mommy"

since I was like 9 or 10 years old.. once my younger brother was

able to walk (I did have retired neighbors on either side, who I

think actually kept an eye on both of us... and my dad worked

just down the block and in the front of the building if there

were an emergency and he came home for lunch every day too).. I

was the babysitter.. during the summer & evenings during the

school year when parents needed one.

I DO remember being "grounded" because my best friend's father

caught us in her basement with my little brother in the laundry

tub, hosing him down.. and we were contemplating tossing him in

the dryer too.. In my defense though, he shouldn't have had the

temper tantrum and sat down in that mud puddle (coal ash puddle

actually).. in his spanking white diaper!! and he wouldn't have

had to be hosed down!!..

Spent the rest of the entire summer, alone, at home, with only

him!!..no best friend to hang out with.. I guess nobody wanted

we two girls putting our heads together like that again.. LOL

HUGS

|)onna

I was in the AF at the time of my son's first day of school, so he went

from the babysitter's - now THERE'S a guilt trip for Mommy! But I was

raised that kids should help and be useful around the place, not sit on

their cans sucking up groceries and watching TV, so that's how I raised

mine...

T

in WY

Practical Blackwork Designs