Thanks So Much Linnie!

It's always great to meet another Tinker Bell person

I too am very much like her and I think that's why this crazy thing is so tough. I'm not on any stronger pain meds because my pain doc knows how opposed I am to taking anything. Maybe it's my fear of being out of control......I don't know. But every time he suggests a new drug, I feel that much more out of control.

I was always the kind of person that avoided doctors like the plague (I'm doctor-phobic) and to have my life changed so dramatically over the course of 2 years, with doctors playing such a big role is a bit overwhelming.

I'm rambling again....sorry.

I am on Ambien to help me sleep....I didn't realize just how important a good night's sleep was until I finally got one. It helps, but I still wake right up when things get really bad.

I'm so glad that I found this forum.....I don't know anyone personally who can understand....So, thank you to everyone here