Re: New to this forum & need HELP!
From: Stacey (anonymous@medispecialty.com)
Tue Aug 20 20:07:08 2002
At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Robin wrote:
>
>Hi Suzanne,,, Welcome home!! I started off with Darvacet & percacet &
>demeral,& others in that range, which none really helped my pain. Then
>I discovered Vicodine. It is the only thing that seemed to help. Now I
>am using the duragesic patch, Vicodine,10mg, (4-6aday),& Equagesic 200
>about 6 aday. It keeps my pain mainly under control, but I am never
>pain free. I also use a tens unit, it helps too. I did use acupunture
>once. He was a quack, but he did use a little ball (the size of a pen
>head) on my ears that I could rub & it took away my pain for a few
>seconds, They only stay on for 5 days, (I kept mine for 7 days) The only
>thing was, I rubbed little blisters on my ears from rubbing them so
>much. They were on a nerve or something, that when pressure was
>applied, it blocked my abdominal pain. The reason I said he was a quack
>was that he told me my eyes really werent green, they appeared green
>because my bowles were backed up! My mom laughted when I told her that.
>I was born with green eyes!! First you need to find a compassionate Dr
>that will treat the pain. As far as the meds, you have to try them
>until you find the right med or combination to control your pain. Try
>what every you can to ease the pain. You never know what will help you,
>every one is different. I have also had physical theraphy with deep
>muscle massage. I know you will feel welcomed & you will find the
>information to end your search.
>
>--
>Robin
>
>At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, suzanne wrote:
>>
>>Hi, I'm new to this forum. I am so glad I found you! I had hyst in 6/99
>>for endo, but endo returned. I then had lap surgery with an endo
>>specialist in 2/00. I am endo pain free, but my adhesion pain has
>>returned. I felt so good after each of the surgeries. But slowly my
>>back stiffens up. I had severe endo with lots of adhesions. My back is
>>stiff, like loss of motion with pain running down my left leg. I have
>>seen many back/spine specialists and they could never find anything
>>wrong with my back. Now, I know for sure, the pain I am feeling is from
>>adhesions. My question to all of you is what can I do? Stretching seems
>>to give me temporary relief. Has anyone tried yoga, how about deep
>>massage, how about acupuncture? What are the best medications to take
>>for adhesion pain? Also, does the pain get worse over time or what? If
>>anyone can help me at all, give me some alternative treatments for the
>>time-being, I do know that another surgery may be inevitable. Thank you
>>very much. suzanne
>
>--
>Robin
>
--
Hi Suzanne,
I Had 14 Surgey's, because of adhesions. Complete Hysterectmoy in 1985.
Last surgery was 1996. I tried every pain medication there was. After
3 months I would switch because it would not help anymore. Since my last
surgery 1996 I stopped all pain medication. Start meditating, watch what I eat.
exercise daily. Just a 20 minute walk. I took control of my situation.
As of today I been pain free. No more pain medication. No more Ulcers from the
pain medication. No more Bowel obstruction. The amazing thing is My Doctor
Told me I will always be on pain medication. He wanted me to start the Pain Clinic.
I lost alot of weight. My weight had drop to 85lbs, the pain prevented me from eating
and keeping down. My weight is now 125 and I feel great. I take one DAY at a time.
I know it could all start up again. That's why I appreciate each pain free day
day I have. I take care of my body now.
I live my life every day. Pain is not my life. I wish you luck in recovery
of your pain.
Stacey