[jakatak]

Okay....let's figure this out. I'm taking 1600 neurontin at night time....3 75mgs of Lyrica a day.....put my wallet in my front pocket....a little bit of tramadol...2 tabs of 50 mgs a day.....BUT!!! This is the first day that I have had nothing but the residual numbness from the neuroma surgery. No zapping...no aching...no pain.....no back pain...no knee pain.....what is up with this? If it goes away tomorrow....I can say...for today...I felt great!!!!!!

[glenntaj]

--and that you've found a combination that, at least for you, works.

Don't be surprised if there's some variation in symptom intensities--as Mel has been writing, weather can set things off, as can activity, certain foods, etc.--the test is, in longer-term retrospect, are you doing better, over time, than you were before.

[MelodyL]

Thank God!!!

That's all I can say Jack.

You take care,

Melody

[jakatak]

It is so incredible to get such wonderful feedback from those that are suffering at such a degree....that I can't even comprehend....thank you again!

[Silver Swan]

Hey Jack!

You did say you moved your wallet - could that be the reason for the pain being less today? I sure hope so. That would be a miracle.


Shirley H.

[Silverlady]

Don't make any sudden changes in any of the things you listed. If this is the magic formula, enjoy it!! I'm so glad to know you finally have some relief. It's good to hear good news!!

Billye

[jarrett622]

That's wonderful! I can so relate. A break from the pain, no matter how long or short, is *always* a blessing. Hope it continues for you!

[jakatak]

Day 2....accept for an occasional twinge.....just residual numbness from the surgery. I never thought that numbness of the feet would be a blessing.....to have 75% improvement is unbelieveable.

[jarrett622]

Originally Posted by jakatak

Day 2....accept for an occasional twinge.....just residual numbness from the surgery. I never thought that numbness of the feet would be a blessing.....to have 75% improvement is unbelieveable.

Numbness, by itself, would be a blessing for me.

[LizaJane]

If anybody here knows anyone in "recovery" or is in "recovery" they knew the basic rule: One day at a time. Gradually, the days add up.

Jack, you've got TWO DAYS. I want to say for you, "Hi, My name is Jack, I'm a chronic pain patient, and I have two days pain-free."

That's fabulous. Keep the wallet out of your pocket, and don't change a thing. Maybe tomorrow will be another good day.

And, from the peanut gallery, I identify. "I'm LizaJane, and I'm a pain patient, and I have had three days pain-free."

For me, I think it was about a feldenkrais lesson about using the butt more and the back less to walk. It's been amazing to have basic movements remade by a therapist, but I do not care if my back is not fused, as long as I'm not in pain. The conclusion I've reached is this: Surgeons do desperate operations when people's nerves are in danger. I had a desperate operation to get the cyst out. But no way can I imagine a desperate, primitive surgery on my spine just for pain. There are better ways.

So there, all you back surgeons!

I'm LizaJane, and I have 3 days.