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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 9:29 am
Hoping you learned something hopeful if not downright good today, Ginger. There has GOT to be something that will help you.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 11:10 am
Well, I went today, and we talked and he said "Look, I am trying to help you, but you have a very bad back and you have to face the possibility that this pain may not go away - I cannot guarantee anything, but I am going to try everything to help you" I started to cry. He then showed me the print out of my spine where he gave me the shot with the dye and said that it went up, and that the nerves are so inflamed and probably swollen lower down and that he is going to go in at a different level and we will see. (I am not sure if I am making sense here) The last time the shot did not hurt - well this time it did, I think they got the nerve, I felt the pain go down my leg. So it went where they wanted and they said that is a good sign. They said it will get worse for a few days before it gets better, and they increased the Lyrica, and changed the Ultracet to Tramadol (which is the same thing without acetaminaphen)and made it a stronger dose. So, now I am in pain, but we will wait and see. Thank you all so much for your concern and love. I truly love all of you.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 1:06 pm
((((((Aw Ginge, I HATE that you are hurting! Hope that shot works - and works FAST! I have ddd and I know how bad back pain can get.))))))
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 1:27 pm
(((Ginger))) I hope the shot works this time.
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 2:42 pm
(((Ginger))) saying lots of prayers that this works and helps you to be free of the pain.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 7:35 pm
{{{Ginger}}} keeping my fingers crossed.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 9:02 pm
Oh, Ginger, I'm so sorry you are going through this. I have DDD so I've had back pain for years and it sucks. I sure hope the shot helps alot. Feel better soon, honey.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Saturday, October 14, 2006 - 9:17 am
Well so far no relief, I am in so much pain and the pills he gave me do nothing, he increased the Lyrica, and the tramadol do nothing, so took a vicodin on top of that and now I am in a sweat and shaky, the pills obviously do not go together, but the only thing that takes the edge off is the vicodin and only the brand, not the generic.
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Baby
Member
01-08-2006
| Saturday, October 14, 2006 - 11:12 am
Ginger, Just wanted you to know you are definitely in my thoughts and prayers! I believe I do understand what you are going through. I also have chronic pain 24/7 all over. I just try to keep plugging away the best that I can. But, I know at times, I just want to give up and tell myself I can't do this any longer. I don't know what else to tell you except I do understand and if there is anything I can do to help, please just let me know. If you have a good feeling about this doc, I would stick with him for awhile and see if maybe together, the two of you can figure some of this out and find something that works for you. I know there are many things that you can try and sometimes it's constant trial and error before finding something that works. And although I hate to say it, sometimes it's just something that you have to learn to deal with the best way that you can. I would be EXTREMELY careful of mixing meds. That can be so dangerous if not done correctly! So, please, please be very careful doing that, Ginger!
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 9:07 am
Thank you Baby. I went to my PCP this morning, the pain is just becoming worse and worse. We had a long talk and he told me that he does not believe the epidurals are going to work, seeing that 2 so far have not. He feels I should go back to the surgeon and the answer might only be surgery (I am soooo depressed) He said stop the Lyrica, stop the tramadol (because they are not working at all) he gave me the prescription for vicodin (brand, not generic) and now I have to go back to the surgeon. Even if I do have the surgery, I cannot do it until the new year, after January. (issues with work, etc.) So, that's my story. Somebody shoot me please
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 11:06 am
(((Ginger))) I'm sorry the shots didn't work and that you are facing more surgery. Hopefully the vicodin will bring you some relief.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 3:24 pm
(((Ginger)))
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 6:09 pm
{{{Ginger}}}
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 9:38 pm
{{{{{{{{{GINGE}}}}}}}}}}}}
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