Kathy--

Don't EVER GIVE UP!! That's what WC wants me to do - that's why they have tormented me, harassed me, harassed my treating physicians and other providers...Mike's answer was AWESOME - there is an answer for us - in the long run. It just takes time, which is so darned frustrating. We wait FOREVER for phone calls, and approvals, and appts, and treatments, etc. And for me, I am not made of money, so we need the cooperation of the insurance company, which is NOT going to happen easily. EVERYTHING is a battle, nothing falls in our lap, we have to work hard for it. BUT WE CAN'T GIVE UP. If ketamine is not the answer for us, then a pain pump likely may be. We need to ensure that we always have a Plan A and a Plan B. And maybe even a Plan C. You are going to see Dr. S soon - he knows so much, and can guide you to the best of the best. You hang in there...It's almost here.

FMichael - I have said it before, you are awesome!!!... as your were composing your posting I was in the process of trying to wean down off of some of my opiods. The brain fog and depression and crying spells are creating quality of life issues, and I think cutting down on some of my meds will make me better off - your posting was so timely. I just have trouble with the head and neck pain...they tend to get worse on lower levels of meds...but I want to give it at least several days.


Love and Peace, Sandy