To and Heidi

[Guest guest]

Thank you both for sharing your " changing " pain experiences with

me. It is so hard to tell whether I have new problems or just the

same old CP and SOD when everything changes. This disease also

seems to be specific to the individual so again " how do you know?? " .

When I posted the original message I did feel a little scared about

what was happening and I normally don't scare easily. Thank God for

this board!! You all have such a way of explaining things in a

calming manner.

I had an appt with my GP yesterday and he prescribed oxycodone for

my pain (the very lowest dose). Since I haven't been on pain meds

at all, I am quite sure this will take care of any pain I might

have. Went to the pharmacy last night and got it filled but haven't

had the nerve to take one yet. Had my glucose level tested too and

it was normal.

Heidi, I work for a chiropractor and yes they are invaluable for

many pain issues. I also use a TENS unit and I cannot even tell you

how many heating pads I have bought over the years!! I have one in

almost every room of the house!

, I know exactly about those excruciating " attacks " of pain

from outta nowhere!! They are hard to deal with for sure. And I am

like you, who wants to be on pain meds everyday? They knock me for

a loop and I end up in bed or on the sofa...missing out on life.

BUT I have come to terms that if I don't start controlling my pain I

WILL miss out on life.

I hope both of you are having a wonderful pain free day. Thanks

again for your care and support.

Zoie