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03-12-2013, 12:15 AM | #1 | |||
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Yes, my nurses have been above all SUPER in care when I had to go in. I hope never to go in again. Ever. Just tired of all of the gig.
Even so, I pray for Pooh and Fiona in coming approach to procedures, whether ablation or injection that the target be surely hit. That the issue be remedied thus. That with care, the joy for life is restored because pain is managed. Yup |
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03-13-2013, 01:30 PM | #2 | ||
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It ended up being just a consultation as he didn't feel that doing the pain generator test would be beneficial. I think I mentioned it was to be a nerve block using an anesthetic to see if I got temp. pain relief in neck so they could clarify which nerves are the problem.
He said that there was no point in doing it because even if I did get relief there would be little he could do given the SCS leads in my cervical area. I asked about getting epidural shots and he says he would not give them to me as it's too easy to nick the cervical leads or cause an infection on the cervical leads and he wasn't going to take that chance. The other option is to do an ablation but he would rather have the dr. who implanted the SCS's resume my care and talk about that possibility with me. I'm rather bummed because I thought epidural shots every few months would be an easy remedy. This dr. did say that a last resort is to have a fusion where the problem nerves are. I thought a fusion was just for a ruptured/herniated disk but he says they are also done to open up the space around the nerve to give it more room. He suspects the main culprit is C7-T1 (which is what is affecting my arms/hands/upper back) and that the nerves at C3-4 were brought into play when another doctor twisted my head/neck. He says the nerves at C3-4 are what affects the jaw, teeth, face etc. Hopefully those nerves will calm down in time but given the fact that they were so easily irritated may indicate they are problematic and were just waiting to become a problem. He did think that I have a separate shoulder issue, so will continue getting the steroid shots into my shoulders. So, will keep on trying to figure things out Thanks for your prayers, Mark How are things going for you, Pooh? Last edited by fionab; 03-13-2013 at 01:37 PM. Reason: typo |
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03-13-2013, 01:34 PM | #3 | ||
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He said that the only way he would do epidurals in my cervical area was if I had the cervical SCS and its leads removed. He asked if I thought I'd get more pain relief with epidurals given that the cervical SCS is not helping my pain as much as I need. Will have to think about this
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03-15-2013, 07:49 AM | #4 | |||
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I absolutely get it
have it take it off everyday and the head i experience right ear and jaw ache there are certain i have just learned to live with it pray for a miracle someone who cares
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03-15-2013, 08:23 AM | #5 | |||
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Prayin your nerves will just calm. Kinda hoping the same for my right arm, as the nerve has been a bad little kid and hurting to beat the band. Don't especially want anymore surgery, just working with physical therapy to see if it will calm. Prayin yet for FIONA AND for POOH Yup |
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03-15-2013, 11:19 AM | #6 | |||
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03-15-2013, 09:31 PM | #7 | |||
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Hello all. Have just finished my last shift this week.I am having some of the worst pain I have had in 2 years.My little monster caught the "crud" Stayed home with her 2 days this week. I always ponder how small children can run such high temps (102.9) and other then extra naps show no symptoms other wise. She is now sleeping in the bed next to me. Have taken WAY to many pain meds in hopes of being able to carry her to her own bed. My hunny is out checking on the calving cows so I am on my own to get her into bed. If I cannot get her there he will take care of that chore when he comes in. I am wondering if a pain pump may be in my future instead of and ablation. If I have to go that way I will probally have to give up my surgery, ER and floor nursing. I am not sure I will be able to do a "desk job" as my body does not like to sit for any amount of time I NEED to be productive am not a stay at home type of lady either....
Just not sure what I am going to do Praying the rest of our bunch here are doing better then this old broad z
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03-15-2013, 11:36 PM | #8 | |||
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Pray for you regardless whether you refer to yourself as an old....... b'cause you are among those for whom I care.
I hope your needs may be met without having to go the route which might disrupt that which seems to provide you the motion and means to be there for others via nursing. You are a blessing to all whom you touch under your care, AND I am so glad to know you have the monster in your care and presence, for it is precisely where she needs to find nurturing care and comfort as she matures. You, my friend, have my undying respect in taking pain while pushing on, Hugs and prayers surrounding you, Yup, |
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03-16-2013, 04:03 AM | #9 | |||
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03-24-2013, 11:47 PM | #10 | ||
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Hi Pooh and Fiona
I had RFA in Dec. 2012 on the right side and in Jan. 2013 on the left side on my facet nerves. I hurt my back twisting and lifting May 2012 and had a series of 4 steroid injection which didn't help at all. The pain just kept getting worse. At first I didn't think the RFA helped but over time I have gotten tremendous relief. I have heard the relief can last from a month or two and up to two years. At this point I get the feeling my lower back gets stuck and kind of locks in place when I reach or bend but it only lasts a few seconds and then releases but no real pain. I hope it lasts! I do know of someone who has it done every three months to control his back pain. During all this I learned that the steroid injections can cause spotting for some women. This side effect wasn't mentioned until I mentioned it to my Dr. Good luck. I hope you find relief. Nursing is such hard work with out pain, I don't know how you manage with the pain. Sandy Kay |
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