PAIN CONTROL

[Guest guest]

I have a question for everyone,

I was seen by my GI for a post-op f/up. At that time he had asked me

to consider an internal mophine pump for pain control or to have the

nerves cut that go to the pancreas. My problem is that I read the

posts that different ones have and see that some are on stronger pain

med than what I am on and wonder why my doctor would suggest the

treatments I have listed instead of trying stronger pain med. I am

currently on Lortab 10/500mg. I take 1 1/2 every 6 hrs. I am still

having considerable pain but am afraid of taking too much med. I

have an appt. with GI on 01/26/04 to decide what I want to do. I am

off work currently and am receiving disability. I want to go back to

work but if I have the procedures above I'm afraid I would be off

work longer and chance losing my job. I have been off work since

12/09/03. I am also going through a divorce so it has really been

difficult time to keep my head up. Any advice would be appreciated.

Sincerely,

Patty

Louisville, KY

[Guest guest]

Thanks Sandy

I have had the same concerns as far as cutting the nerves. I wondered if it

would affect other parts of my body. The morphine pump also seems too extreme

as far as treatment at this time. I am going to talk to the doctor to see if

there is a longer acting pain medication. I am mainly homebound. Just driving

short distances in my car cause pain. I am having a BIG problem with

dizziness. I haven't felt like eating much but I think that has to do with me

going

through a divorce. Today has been a very difficult day alot of tears and

crying.

Sincerly

Patty Louisville, KY

[Guest guest]

No I wasn't aware of that. I do remember seeing something about nerves

rejuvinating on TLC or Discovery channel. I wish there was an easy answer to

control this pain.

Thanks for your input

Patty Louisville, ky

[Guest guest]

I can feel your pain (no pun intended) but I have medical and my GI

Dr. came to visit me in the hospital but when I got out I went for my

follow-up visit I informed his nurse the my insurence had changed

from Blue Cross (Pre-Hospital) to Medical (post). His nure refused to

let me see him and told me that I needed to find another Dr.and was

really rude to me (!) Because they dont accept it. I received a call

about 4 days later from their office appearently thr Doc heard her

and told her that he would accept it. She even apoligized to me for

being rude. Needless to say that made my day better.

" ...But when they found out all I have is mdeicare, they stopped

everything. It's like being punished b/c you got sick. "

Hugs,

Deanna Tubb

New Mexico

PAI Rep