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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 905
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 905
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Thanks Elaine :)
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Originally Posted by ElaineD
Hi Debi,
the key to pain is to keep it 'in the box'.
It is easier to keep pain under control with regular dosage that it is to get it under control once it has escalated.
I take my pain medications regularly.
I know many people who insist on taking pain medication only when the pain gets bad. It takes MORE medication to bring the pain under control that way.
It is also very hard on your system to have that stress.
I hope your appointment at Emory is the beginning of a new stage in your journey.
Hugs, Elaine.
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Today has been a perfect example. I felt bad when I got up. Hurting all over with the feet very sore. I took my meds (mornings always include vicodin) and then drank some coffee. This usually helps and then I'll feel ok. But this was one of those 'mornings'. The meds did not seem to kick in.......I went and laid down and realized I was hurting so bad I was 'moaning'......and I hate THAT....got up and took 1/2 a Xanax. Woke up when my mom came in a few minutes ago. I feel ok but am scared that if I don't take it easy it will start all over. I'm new at all this and the pain is so unpredictable. I've been able to go between the bed, recliner and dining room table but lately it seems actually laying down flat in the bed helps the most and I hate THAT too 
I do manage to walk the dog in our very large yard at least 3 or 4 times a day. There are times my husband or kids have to do it.....whoever is around at that particular time. I do move around everyday because I know if I don't that will cause more problems. I walk like a 100 year old lady but I don't care. I do what I can.
Thanks everybody 
Debi from Georgia
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