Originally Posted by ginnie

[Dear Eva,
I am listening to you. I do hear what you are saying for sure. I was wondering if you can get help with sleeping. My doctor gave me zanax, which allows me to sleep even with pain, then there is less pain when I wake up.
You need more relief than what you are getting, if the quality of life is that bad. Are you on anti-depressants? Also could you please tell me what your medical condition is, Your back or neck? The unrelenting pain can make life unbearable. I am sorry you had to give up cooking. I had a 30 yr. business where I was an artist and traveled all over the country. I know about loss. That in itself is hard to cope with. I miss what I was as you do. Do you go to an actual pain specialist? Not just a PCP. What surgery have you had? Are you in a position that you are thinking about more? There has to be a way to make you more comfortable, especially as you have a daughter getting ready and all in school. Not being able to function well, has to be most difficult for you. I am here, and I will continue to listen, and maybe I can help you to figure out what to do to get some more help. Have faith, keep trying. ginnie