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Misc The Pain Management Mega Thread version 3.0

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My back is killing me now. I took my meds and Advil. I wanna sleep but I can not.
I'm going to take Benadryl in a min. I had too many good days in a row.
 
Short reply as posting from phone on public transport.

Saw GP this morning. Reluctantly agreed to see a new person as the current one is on holiday at the moment (like the rest of the country).

Was v nervous before going in - always feel like your fate is bound up in the hands of an unknown person.

Things the doctor did not say: "You're too young to be on this many meds", "The pain clinic is wrong, someone as apparently functional as you shouldn't be on all of this."

Things the doctor did say: "You're in an incredibly tough situation.", "You were right to come and see me."

Things I left with: A script, restored faith in humanity. And even to some extent the NHS.

<3

shit like this makes me cry with joy.
 
i did the sneaky and have had a few morphine this morning, though, i'm going to put it to use once i've had a little fun.

it's turning out to be a beautiful day so i'm planning on a light exercise session in the garden followed u[p by some meditation. it's amazing i haven't gotten onto this sooner after my mate edging me and edging me to meditate! it's fantastic!
 
i meditate at least twice a day although have had 5 sessions today due to the pain. it helps loads
 
how is everybody? Im having an awful day, full body muscle seizures that have me reduced to tears. My cpn is really mad that my dr wont help. Hope everyone else is doing better than me

yeah im crying all the time from the pain too. i had to call in sick today for work. ive gone to stay with my parents for a few days, that helps a bit. hugs <3
 
hey all - this is my first visit to this sub-forum. don't know why it took me so long find it since chronic pain is close to ruining my life!

- first, i wanted to respond to the poster considering hydrmorphone because his high doses of other narcotics weren't helping. - i would DEFFINELTY try hydromorphone, and also lowering your dose of morphine. my pm said morphine has some of the worst side-effects (and i know for myself, in hospital settings-post surgery, the morphine they were giving me did NOTHING except make me vomit. this was before i came to learn, sadely, a lot about opiate meds. and also, hydromorphone, has been, for me, in hospital settings, and daily pain management, the most effective med, with the least side-effects. i was considering, as suggested by my dr, to up my hydrmorphone and lower my methadone, as methadone makes my nauseous, but i haven't done that because, and this is something u need to watch out for, hydromorphone, for me, is pretty euphoric, and i don't want to be encouraged to abuse my meds. (im on methadone as a long lasting med because i can't afford the better slow release meds, and the hydromorphone for break thu pain)

good luck!
g
 
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I have to go see 2 drs next month for examination for disability.

I'm nervous about that. Any pointers? Anybody had to go through this?

YES! and i got screwed, and thus my dissability has been canceled. (but they do give u the option to continue your benefits through-out the appeal process ,the the caveat is that if you lose the appeal, u have to pay it all back. ha! how stupid - it would be like getting blood from a stone.- especially since the attorney handeling my appeal is charging me 5K.)

so - my attorney had warned me, before my appts, that these doctors have a real incentive to find you healthy enough to work; if they don't meet some kind of qouta for finding people "abled" they lose their contract. so know this. and just take these appt SERIOUSLY. i kind of didn't because i was going thru a divorce and custody battle and was SO crippled with pain and stress thati thought they couldn't possibly find me able to work - i left both appts feeling good about them - and i lost anyway. (i have no C5, and the cerval discs surounding where it used to be are heldin place by a titanium cage - extreme neuropathy, and sever arthritis that is creeping to new parts of my body every few months or so.)

but i can't really suggest more than that, as, i truely am dissabled, so i don't know what i could have even lied about that would have changed their decision... . good luck to u. let us know what happenes. the good thing, tho expensive (but i've been told u can get free representation - i just didn't want to risk it) is that u have the right to appeal, and also to continue your benefits during that time, but it's still been a HUGE stressor in my life. oh - also my attorney said our biggest hurdle is the fact that i wasn't getting treatment for about 20 months - thats a whole long story, but just so u know, if you've discontinued treatment (and they don't ask u WHY) for any length of time, that will probably be a problem.

good luck! let us know how it goes -
g
 
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Yeah I too am currently in the middle of the SS Disability process. Since I had my first application denied, I've had two more spine surgeries and hired a disability attorney who, although taking 25%, has me feeling almost over confident that my appeal will be won. The sad thing is that the government is so far behind that they told me it could take a year to get a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.

Combined with my litigation against the makers of the defective bone graft I received, and my whole future in terms of supporting myself are tied up in some form of legal mumbo jumbo.

Other than that, I find myself having a tough time doing some simple pool exercise I learned a few surgeries back, as the pain gets much worse each time I've been in the pool the last 2 weeks.
 
I have to go see 2 drs next month for examination for disability.

I'm nervous about that. Any pointers? Anybody had to go through this?

Im going to see my lawyer tomorrow also about SSD...Hoping it turns out well.
 
Hey Everyone,
First things first....i wanna apoligize to everybody i offended in the previous PM thread. Truth be told, my ego can be a bit of a son of a bitch. My tough love philosphy works for me, as at one point in time i was destined for professional sports. Its a different world, and my mentality of "Harden The Fuck Up" Genuinely helps me alot, id love to encourage others to try it. Look in that mirror, and tell your self "I am a tough son of a bitch" or "I am one bad bitch!". With this game of pain, misery, and all the meds and the dependance that comes with, on top of all the other shit we must deal with, i just want to let you know every single one of you are tough as nails. Make no mistake, yall are in a battle each and everyday, and i just want you guys to give it a try, confidence can boost those feel good receptors in your brain, much like the double edged mindfuck that comes with the narcotic pain relievers. They work, and they work damn well, and with that said i cant speak on behalf of everyone, but i think its safe to say that the majority of people using painkillers for 100% legit reasons also dont mind the feel good type euphoria. Noone should ever be ashamed of that, show me someone who says they dont feel a little euphoria from them, and ill show you a liar. We are humans, its absurd to use them legit for pain and to be out of pain plus on cloud nine is human nature. Who the hell would not like feeling good n happy on top of being in less pain? So i wanted to apoligize and let all of you know i was very wrong for the things ive said.

Now, to explain why i did? Like i mentioned, "Harden The Fuck Up" is a lifestyle that helps me overcome my pain and problems. Weather pain or trying to not use any narcotics n all the fun stuff that comes with THAT, it helps me look around and say you know what shit could be lots worse, lifes good, money is of no concern to me, things didnt pan out for me in the pros but other than an unfair bullshit card i was dealt resulting in pain i have a life that very few people percentage wise get to experiance. I am not in anyway trying to brag, what im doing is adding to my apology in that how so awful, prick like, and arrogant of me to think that thats how it is for everyone else in pain. Many have a hard time making ends meat, let alone not worrying about finances at all. So i just wanted to say to all of you, i am sorry. Sounds awful but i tried making myself feel better by putting down others, im not sure ill stick around but figured keep the account to apoligize. Your all very strong, brag yourself up, you tough bastards/basdettes. Im sure im one of few people that the "Harden Up" technique works for but i do invite you to try it! Im sure with how hectic things are about to be i pry wont post again, but if any of you do give it a shot, i am very experianced in what things to do to change your life to a positive in a pit of negatives. Look Good = Feel Good, i realize for many not an option but if you do find yourself sayin "I am tough! Im gonna give it a try, time to harden up!" I do know a great deal of exercises and routines that will get you feeling physically the best you can, which leads to better mindset, which comes full circle back to physically feelin good. If your in a rut, pain, usin too much medicine, and decide im gonna use what im allowed and get into a solid routine, feel free to ask me questions on how to get there while at same time keeping your emotional and physical well being stable.
In case anyone wonders what my ailments are, ill keep it short and sweet by saying 13 or so operations stemming from multi level fusion where they went thru my stomache to fuse the damn thing, all the way to being shot n reconstructive surgery.
All that hardly matters, to some up.....I am sorry and all you keep fightin the good fight.
-"Ty"
 
I think we got it the first time bro. I know for myself that acting tough with my health problems doesn't make them better or make them go away. If it works for you, fine.

But please don't tell me (or others) that our meds are more important because they give us euphoria versus pain relief. Anyone, like myself, on long term opiate use hasn't gotten euphoric feelings from our pain meds in a long time (unless increasing doses all the time).

And it probably isn't appropriate to be soliciting advice on workout routines from a guy on blue light. I think that's best reserved for our physicians and physical therapists.
 
Yeah taken as prescribed, I don't get euphoria from my pain medication although I've been taking them for years, and previously had abused opioids most of my life before becoming a chronic pain patient, which was my major wake up call for opioid abuse.

"Ty" I am tough son, and nice pep talk, but you're acting as if we aren't already some bad bitches. BiggDirty01 is tough as hell, I mean this guy could kick your ass up and down the street to Wisconsin and back on 60mg methadone and 180mg oxycodone and don't get me started on the titanium this guy's packin, dude's like 10% metal and 90% american muscle.

Doomed2Pain and countless other CPPs in this thread are probably tougher human beings than the rest of the population, no joke.

However, I do support your suggestion to use the power of the mind, and also to exercise physical strength to the best of our individual abilities keeping in mind that everyone has different limitations and what works for some, doesn't work for all.

A positive attitude really can make all the difference but I'll be the first to admit that my pain interferes with my attitude more than I'd like.

Thanks for making a public apology "Ty"
 
BigDaddy,
I in no way meant any ill will. I should have been more clear, not by any means did i mean that the euphoria is most important. What i was trying to get at is no matter what walk of life we come from, sure the pain meds can become problematic and a roller coaster, but PAIN is PAIN and i was wrong for all that.

I think i just come from a different culture, as things have been taken way outta context (it COULDNT BE im a shitty communicator could it???!?)

As for you and tri and everyone, i totally totally do not mean acting "tough" as in oh badass or nething. All i am trying to say, is anyone with chronic pains been thru some shit, as much as it blows, theres also a sense of pride. If that makes sense?? You know the whole "A cake made of only icing, is pretty shitty" aint the easy parts of life u gain from, its the hard ones. I know trust me, none choose it but all i was tryin to get across BRO (sorry again, i love to joke, but wont insult ;)
Is that no matter what your all tough, youve dealt with more than most, and ill just shut the fuck up now, but ya get my drift, i totally didnt want you "gettin it the first time bro" im awful with wording things so i guess just know i meant no insult by any means bigdaddy, n i do sincerely apoligize to anyone i hurt.

P.S.
As for whoopin my ass to wisconsin......heh...
Well leave it at you sure as hell would!!

Time for good ole 4:50 wake up to get outta here by 5!
I come in peace!
 
*******BigDirty*******

All i need, i apoligize with ur name wrong that wasnt intentional either!
Im sure i was suppose to edit to, sorry on ipad and i just was tryin to quickly get er done.
 
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