Saffy and Mark, Thanks for checking in on me. Today I decided to try to be in the car since tomorrow we have to take Gigi to the vet, I only lasted about an hour which was enough time to go to the pet store and back. I was hurting bad and had to come home which was good because poor Gigi was freaking out in her cage I felt really bad for her but she is better now and playing with her new toys. I had to be in the wheelchair too because with my stim not on my legs are hurting/going numb really bad but at least I was out. My incision has still been very sore since getting sick so I am going to tell the doctor on Friday and ask if its normal to still be having spasms. For the time being I have had to take more pain meds again even though I have been cutting down but oh well...oh yeah, besides the flu and then the bad cold I also ended up getting food poisoning from cereal! I did not even know it was bad but my husband checked it and yeah something was really wrong with it so I have had a really rough week and a half! Well, I am feeling pretty bad again so I will be back on here when I can. Hope you are all having a good week! Take care.Tara

BAD cereal TOO!!
You've been hit with a triple whammy!! SO not fair!!

I'm so sorry!

Things can only go UP from here dear Tara!!

I am so anxious to hear how it goes when you can get your stim turned ON!

Good Lord woman .. what are you like!!? You snuggle up to your little pup .. oh I so wish I could have one but Mike's badly allergic.

Rrae .. I love your profile pic !!!

I don't know what to think, my roommate is suppose to get a pump in February. I was going to let him read here, but now I'm second guessing. Will a pump help , I wonder about the weird feelings and sensations and other things I read. Well let me think it over before I let him read the posts.

It's good to see you over here
Is your roommate going to be getting the pain pump or the spinal cord stimulator?

Here's a great link I pulled from the 'stickies'. It's very informative.
http://www.nationalpainfoundation.or...e-technologies

I know it seems a bit 'scary' to read some of these posts, but hopefully we can help explain the different types of pain issues going on

I'll be totally honest in saying that I was completely creeped out when first presented with the option of the SCS......but after so many years of dealing with chronic level 8 pain and no answers in sight, it was without a doubt the way to go. It has been a 'lifesaver' for quite a few, especially having a pretty high success rate in covering neuropathy/RSD burning type of pain in the limbs.

The best part is, the candidates for these units do a 'trial run'....like a 'test drive' to see if it is something they want to pursue.

Not all are success stories of course, and they do require maintenance....but several folks here will swear by them.....others will 'swear' FROM them.
That's just it - a very individualized therapy and no two people can really tell the same tale. Depends on if there are other health issues going on as well.

Has your roommate had the temporary trial procedure done yet?

Just ask questions!
He is fortunate to have you looking out for him the way you are doing. That is fantastic.

Rae

PRAYING FOR YOU!!

Have they 'flipped the switch' ?? OH, How I PRAAAY this will be above and beyond what you expected!!

Caring Always
Rae

Rae, I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow is my post op appointment! I am excited/nervous because I really want everything to work right and I am worried about still being in pain at my incision sites. I am hardly getting any sleep too because of dear Gigi I think last night I got 4, but when she naps during the day I sneak one in too. I love her to death but she is just like a little baby and I am definitely her mommy which I don't mind except for I need some sleep too lol. Today we were supposed to go to my mom's for a play date but she is very sick so we are home, I am worried about my mom because she has the same blood disease as me only hers is way worse so please pray for her. My other health problems have been acting up really bad too while I am recovering from surgery, but when you have been in pain as long as I have you get used to it unfortunately Well, I need to go but I promise to let you all know how my doctor appt goes as soon as I get home tomorrow! Take care and have a great weekend I also really like your new avatar too

Hi legalmania, I have a stim not a pain pump, I am not sure how pain pumps act or what they do because I have never had one. I have had my stim since 2008 and have had 3 surgeries for it due to different issues and my last surgery was November. I was really helped by my stim and it was scary because I did not have anyone to talk to and I didnt know anyone that had one before but it really helped me alot and gave me back a normal life. As Rae said we all have different stories and and experiences and the best way to learn about them is to ask questions Good luck to your roommate I hope that they find something to help them! Take care and have a great weekend, Tara

Prayin both that tomorrow goes well..... very well for you and that the stim provides exactly what you need for pain control!!!!!! Prayin for your Mom too, yep.

You mean lots to me and to this group!!
Hugs
Mark56

Mark took the words right outta my mouth!

I'm excited for you, Tara! This has been a LONG time coming!!
My Lord, when I look back at when you first joined us and all the frustrations you were dealing with before you found your new doctor!......it seemed like an eternity that you would end up where you are now!

I'm just SO sorry you've been sick...and the pain from surgery...
And the stress from all of this just adds to it, making it one big circle of maddness!
I pray for peace over your whole situation...and health and healing for you and your mom....

Sitting on the edge of my seat!
Rae