Re: Clots, filter and pain

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Hi

It is such a big switch and alot of adjustments to be made. It sounds like it is going pretty good for you. My Mom had a Greenfield Filter put in so the clots cann't go up and cause trouble. Since then her coumadin has been screwed up and it is a pain to get it back to the level it should be. I wish you the best on it.

It sounds like you have had alot taken away in the last 8 years and I know how hard it is. Two months ago I was told I have dietabeces, but with diet I can control it. On Friday before Xmas I was told I have no cartilage in my right hip which has been painful for the last 4 weeks. I was given Ultram for it and it works, take 3 a day. It was only painful at night and I coundn't fall asleep.

Then on Monday I was told both both of my knees will need replacing, that is why my right one hurts off and on but it is my left one that is worst. She told me that loosing weight would help them but I knew that, it is hard when you cann't exercise. This wasn't what I wanted for Xmas and guess I will have to go to an orth dr. and get the scope on it.

On my Tm group there has been alot of talk about pain and being addicted. I am one who wants no chronic pain and if it takes pain meds to it I will. But I am lucky right now cuz I have no pain but I take meds for it.

For my tennis elbow I take 3,600 mgs (but want to cut that down by 800.) of Nueorotin which works very well. I take Lamictal for the tightness or banding in the calves of my legs, 150 mgs 2 times a day. There was no pain but a constant tight feeling that never went away,especially at night, like someone has them in a vice.

So but for me I have and will always try to stay pain free. BUT it doesn't mean I don't know what servere pain is, I have had it and how much I prayer you ALL could find something that works for each of you. There is no crime in wanting to have help with pain no matter what meds it takes. It is so very sad that some have commited suicide cuz no relief from pain. It is for all , no matter what the problem is.

Sorry this is so long but I hope the new year will bring everyone the best and especially health wize. I never took my good health for granitic but that got me nowhere,right?!! LOL It takes a while to let all sink in and realize what you do have and try the very best you can to live with it.

I will close now and hope everyone is doing better day. Take care.

Love ya

Sally