I haven't been here for a while but have been busy with PN stuff.
I hope everyone is having more good days than bad.
I finally had to give up working all together. The PN pain in my legs has gotten continually worse to the point where I just couldn't drive and work all day. I hated giving up my job because I really enjoyed it but knew the dr. was right when he said it was time to quit trying to work and get better at the same time. I've also been diagnosised with Spinal Arthritis since my last post here.
So, I applied for Teacher Retirement Disability and was accepted in 2 1/2 weeks! I was VERY lucky! I was able to continue with my insurance and didn't have to pay those outragous Cobra payments!
I have a question for those of you using Fentanyl patches...I'm using 50mg now and still having a lot of break through pain. What dose are y'all using? I'm taking Hydrocodone for the break through pain, daily. I'm thinking of asking my Pain dr. about an increase in patches....any suggestions?? I have the upper and lower Spinal Cord Stimulators, that I use daily and still receive IVIG weekly. UGH!!!!!!! All these meds can drive ya nuts!!
Take care everyone.....love to hear from ya! Roxie