Guest guest Posted February 17, 2004 Report Share Posted February 17, 2004 Hello everyone in this great group! Can someone please help me or guide me in the right path. I just got insurance and my Reumatologist is on the plan. Basically I have been on Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra and also over the counter anti-inflamitoratory medications. When I am in a cycle naturally I have to have injections in my neck and shoulders just to make it through the day. Sometimes they are not helpful. This past time I began a cycle of pain and severe spasms in October of 2003 and just this past week I am just feeling better. I am completely fused from the lowest part of the spine to the 3rd vertebra in my neck. This last episode is the longest that I have ever been in in my life. Very painful and most uncomfortable. I told my doctor when I went to have injections that I understood how people in this type of pain commit suicide. I explained to him that I just wanted him to understand how I felt. Does anyone have any suggestions that I might ask my doctor when I visit him next? I am think ing of asking him to get in embroil and I also want to have complete bloodwork and x-rays. My insurance will cover everthing, please advise on procedures, test and drug etc. that I might ask him for.. best regards to everyone bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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