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Archive through October 11, 2006

The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2006 Jun. ~ 2006 Dec.: Health Center (ARCHIVES): Epidurals: Archive through October 11, 2006 users admin

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Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 12:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
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Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 3:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I am not allowed to have Chiropractic - I have Spinal Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis and a bad adjustment could really hurt me.
I believe this paticular attack of sciatica was caused when I had bronchitis and the coughing just aggravated it.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 12:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
ah, yes, I would avoid chiro. I dont go anymore due to hypermobile joints.

BUMMER!! I understand hurting yourself when coughing Or in my case Sneezing!! there are certain positional exercises which you basically lay in a funny position and the vertebrae try to realign themselves.

It is probably something you already do. Stretching exercises.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 12:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
here is a site http://www.spine-health.com/Topics/conserv/sciaex/sciaex03.html

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 5:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
Yes I do those exact stretching exercises with my physical therapist and at home as well.
Today I go for the epidural, I just pray that it helps.

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 2:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
First of all, I have had the worst pain day that I can ever remember. I could not take any medications because of the sedation, I was going to get. I thought I was getting the epidural, but instead he gave me a different shot in the sacro area to see if that is where the nerve was inflamed. I was given sedation and when I woke up the pain was still as severe. I started to cry, I lost my mind. So they gave me an intravenous shot of toradol. It really didn't help, but took about 5% of the edge off. Now I am scheduled for the epidural on Friday.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 3:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
Oh gosh, that sounds just awful, I'm really feeling for you.... I've been there with my DH and it's so scary to have that kind of pain and be unable to find relief. (((Ginger)))

Schoolmarm
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02-18-2001

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Hang in there Ginger!

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Wednesday, September 13, 2006 - 9:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Good luck, Ginger. Hope you get rid of the pain soon.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 12:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
Hope that the needle from the epidural doesnt cause you longterm probs. I cant believe that they would dig around in your back and tell you to come back.

I feel a rant coming on!! Any doctor who would do something like that isnt understanding how much pain you are in.

Keep us updated

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 5:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
What he did was not the epidural, he gave me a certain shot in the sacro area into the joint, thinking that the nerve might have been inflamed and impinged from that area. He wanted to try that first. So now I go back Friday. Sun the needle problems can't be worse than the problems I have now. I just hope something works and I don't have to do the surgery at this time.

Retired
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07-11-2001

Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 7:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Retired a private message Print Post    
(((Ginger)))

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Friday, September 15, 2006 - 2:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I am not even going to go into details, but to make a long story short, I walked out of the doctor's office. The woman anesthesiologist who was supposed to do the sedation was not there, they never called me, and wanted to do it without. I was so turned off and got such bad vibes that I walked out and will not go back there. They are Russian and nobody speaks English. I will find a doctor that my orthopedic surgeon or my neurosurgeon recommends in Manhattan. So much for trying to stick close to home. I did not eat all day, did not take any pain medication and all for no reason. And I am still in pain.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Friday, September 15, 2006 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
Aw Ginger, that sounds like a nightmare. I wish there was something I could say to help... I'm curious how much water you drink? If not a lot perhaps try to substantially increase your water intake, the purer the better can sometimes provide relief, also avoid caffeine and alcohol and along with a lot of water you need to also up the intake of minerals, my favourite is celtic sea salt and sea vegetables.

This link helped my mom a bit when she was going through some tough times this summer. Hugs....

http://www.meditainment.com/guided_meditation_downloads/Secret_Garden/index.cfm?id=1063

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 12:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
i had a bad feeling about it when I heard they dug around then wanted you back. Good thing you went with your gut. Yes you can have permanent probs from the epidural. I know someone who had a botched job. the spinal cord is nothing to fool around with and a needle ADDS scar tissue. I am assuming that you have researched the pros and cons.

I am surprised that they were going to sedate you though. Usually they just freeze the area with topical and go for it. Maybe there was a miscommunication because they didnt speak your language.

Either way, I wish you luck. Crossing my fingers and toes for ya.

((are you on any nerve blocking medication? I was on Gabapentin which helps block the knife-like stabs! it really worked))

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 7:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I went this morning to the Pain Management Center at NYU. What a difference. This is a top professional place with top doctors, plus it is a teaching institute. I had an examination that last 1 1/2 hours. By one doctor and 2 associates. Anyway, I will be getting an epidural next Thursday (cannot do it before) need to be off of work and have someone come with me. He is giving me an epidural and a facet joint injection. I have more than one problem. He also told me that when I get this under control, he can give me shots for the problem in my neck, which is chronic pain.
He also gave me a prescription for Lyrica (which is a new form of drug like Neurontin) and Ultracet. So, we shall see.
This just wears you out.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

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Yes, lyrica is a pre-gabalin (a easier to assimilate form of the the gabapentin I am on) Neurontin is the brandname. Neurontin didnt work for people I know NOR worked for me. For some reason Gabapentin from Pzifer does the trick. Makes me spacey though.

Ultracet is also supposed to be really good for chronic pain.

Please keep us updated!!

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 5:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
Welll, neither are working for me. I am so disgusted. I have to call the Pain Management Doctor, I have an appt next week, I don't know if he will do another epidural or what. All I know is that I am in pain and I just cannot stand it anymore. I am getting very depressed about this.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

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Aw, Ginger, I am so sorry. I was hoping the last one would work.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

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((((((((((Ginger........))))))))))))

Grannyg
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05-28-2002

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(((ginger)))

Ginger1218
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08-31-2001

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 3:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
Well I am going back today. If he can't help me then he needs to shoot me in the head, cause I cannot take much more of this. Today the pain is so intense. Picture a toothache with an exposed nerve. Now put that in the back and leg and that is the kind of pain. I go at 10 am, we shall see if he can help me. Please say a prayer.

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 3:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
Thinking of you, Ginger, wishing you good pain relief. (((((Ginger)))))

Mocha
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08-12-2001

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(((Ginger)))

Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003

Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 7:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Herckleperckle a private message Print Post    
Ginger, hi.

I sure hope things go better soon for you.

I know epidurals help some people. They did not help me.

But what finally did relieve my terrible pain was losing that first 10 pounds (which my ortho doc said would NOT help. I am now at -22 pounds). I asked my PCP last month why my ortho doc had given me misinformation about losing weight to relieve the pain from my 2 herniated disks (lumbar), and she said weight loss CAN help, but doesn't necessarily help all people. If you're in this much pain, it's certainly worth a try. Course you've probably sweated off at least 10 pounds from dealing with the pain. So sorry; I know just what it is like. Almost brings your life to a halt, doesn't it? I mean, you can't do housework, you can't walk, you can't get comfortable on a mattress, etc, etc, etc.

Now I still have a bit of pain (shifts from one side to the other--dunno why), and I take one 80 mg capsule of Tramadol (must be mild, as I haven't noticed any side effects whatsoever) when I feel I need it.

I'll be watching here to see how you are doing, hon.

hrt