Hi Everyone,

Sorry I haven't posted sooner but having a rough time since that physiotherapy experience. Pain levels have been pretty bad, sleeping is also all out of whack and to top it off now I am dealing with a horrible head cold.

Saw the doctor last week and she does not want me returning to that Physiotherapy program. She is going to get me in to see another Physical medicine doctor.

She has also taken me off of the Cymbalta as we thought it was doing nothing for pain...we were wrong. My pain has increased since I have come off it. She is starting me on a new medication Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) and also Sertraline hydrochloride (trade names Zoloft and Lustral). Has anyone tried Neurontin? If so was it helpful for the pain? The Zoloft is for the depression I now seem to be experiencing.

She has also referred me to a CBT Clinic where I can talk to a Psychologist who specializes in chronic pain.

I have put off starting the new medications a few days as I am so sick with this head cold/flu and want to be able to tell if I am having any side effects or not when I start it. Hard to tell if you are experiencing nausea when you already feel sick.

Anyways just wanted to let you guys know I am okay... but still struggling here. I am hopeful though the new medications and therapy might help!

Take care
Karen