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11-18-2006, 10:34 AM | #1 | ||
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Gosh I am really getting desperate. Pain is nw spreading and getting much worse. Remember, I am polymorphic and no meds work on me. (opiates, ketamine, metadone,, etc.). I am n constant pain and partially disabled as it is in my legs, knees, back, etc. I see where Wittesea is taking prednisone. My Dr. just gave me hydrocortisone. pills. Now I realize ths is just a very mild over the counter form of cortisone. I know I will have a really hard time convincing my Dr.'s to try prednisone. Has anyone besides Wittesea had any relief from this for FM and RSD. Any more meds ideas. I know both my painmed. specialist and family dr. are against it. Maybe I need to see another Dr.
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11-18-2006, 11:17 PM | #2 | |||
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My RA doc just gave me a script for low dose of Prednisone....The only problem with Prednisone is that there are very serious side effects from it. I really feel that it might be the reason for my spinal problems....I also have a cataract from steroid use on one eye.
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4/06 - Lumbar Fusion - L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, S1 Anterior with cages and Posterior with rods and screws. 8/17/05 - Cervical Fusion - C4-5, 5-6, 6-7 - Anterior and Posterior Fusion with plate in front and rods and screws in the rear - Corpectomy at C-4 and C-5 and microdisectomy at C6-7. 1/4/05 - Lumbar Laminectomy -L3, L4, L5, S1, S2 Obliteration of Tarlov Cyst at S2. Failed surgery! |
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