[Susan L Benoit]

Hello,

I am All 2-new means more since till this morning I only knew thread as something used to sew with.
My story started two years ago by being awoken with what I thought was a bee sting on my right index finger after a million $ work up (per the 4th Neuro) and more doctors, tests and blood work I ended up at the Cleveland Clinic and I am waiting for the result of my QSART test. I feel that each time I go for "the answer" to results/tests is another Christmas morning only Santa did not show!
I am really not sure I want Santa after reading the last few days about Small Fiber Neuropathy!
Sue Bee

[Alffe]

Hi Sue and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is a forum that should be of interest to you..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

These forums are wonderful for getting support and exchanging information. I'm glad you've joined us.

[joanne3347]

Last wednesday i was due to have surgery to have my extra rib took out on my left side, i even got to the vascular ward at the hospital i was sooo scared i felt pathetic..Before i got my gown on he consultant came to have a chat as they do and it was then i asked one final question before letting them cut me open..IS THIS THE LAST RESORT << now bear in mind all i have had was ibruprofen and an anti depressant..They forgot to mention i could of tried PHYSIO, i have an indentation on my subclavicle artery at times my arms real dead the pain in the neck is the worst for me and the stinging shoulders. basically now im a mess scared confused angry i am waiting for an appointment to come through for physio obviously if i can avoid surgery i will as the recovery takes ages apparently,all i need is reassurrance someone who understands, should i of had the surgery??? this is so hard to deal with

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[vanyel22]

Im kind of new here. I joined neuro chat because I'm 64 and newly diagnosed with ADHD. But then, I realized that a lot of other topics are included here that I can relate to. For instance, I have had chronic pain for many years. Nothing helps. I have degenerative disc disease in my neck for at least 20 years - NSAIDS work only minimally - I was thinking of asking for Lyrica - but since I work as a nurse 3 shifts a week - I think it would make me too sleepy - Oh - by the way I've had no health ins. for the past 1 & 1/2 yrs and will be going on Medicare Oct 1. I have chronic sciatica, most likely trigeminal neuralgia (have frequent pain in face)- pain & spasms in my feet - I get also get frequent leg and foot cramps and neuropathy - not from diabetes - most likely from my hypothyroid problem - I also get lower extremity edema from the thyroid problem- have not been able to get any help due to no insurance - In addition I have osteopenia but have been unable to afford a bone scan to see if it is the same or progressed into osteoporosis. - There's a lot more but I think this is overwhelming enough- I already have my first drs appoint on Medicare Oct 6. Wish me luck. Susan Abrams

[MelodyL]

Hi there.

I never thought a nurse would not have health insurance. I always thought if you are a nurse and you work at a hospital, you automatically have health insurance.

I guess I'm mistaken.

Anyway, hoping you have better days ahead of you
melody

[MelodyL]

Originally Posted by Susan L Benoit

Hello,

I am All 2-new means more since till this morning I only knew thread as something used to sew with.
My story started two years ago by being awoken with what I thought was a bee sting on my right index finger after a million $ work up (per the 4th Neuro) and more doctors, tests and blood work I ended up at the Cleveland Clinic and I am waiting for the result of my QSART test. I feel that each time I go for "the answer" to results/tests is another Christmas morning only Santa did not show!
I am really not sure I want Santa after reading the last few days about Small Fiber Neuropathy!
Sue Bee

Hi Susan:

Welcome. I have no idea what a OSART test is. I'm going to look it up.

Just wanted to stop on by and say hi, and welcome to Neurotalks.

Take care,
melody

[Susan L Benoit]

Originally Posted by MelodyL

Hi Susan:

Welcome. I have no idea what a OSART test is. I'm going to look it up.

Just wanted to stop on by and say hi, and welcome to Neurotalks.

Take care,
melody

Qsart never could spell...