Re: Don't Know How Much More I Can Handle

[Guest guest]

, don't feel bad about posting what you did. That's what we are here

for.

You've got to call your physician today and tell him/her, in great detail,

what you told us.

Your situation is simply awful. They can't expect you to wait in pain for

that long.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Don't Know How Much More I Can Handle

> Hi everyone.

>

> I feel bad about posting this, but I need to vent. About 2 weeks ago, I

> became quite ill with vision/depth perception problems and my right leg

> went numb. I ended up in the hospital, had a CAT scan, bloodwork

> done....and was sent on my way without a diagnosis.

>

> Was able to get in to see a Neurologist a few days later and had a full

> exam done. I have been waiting for an MRI (huge waitlist here), and will

> finally get it on November 18th. It will be another 7-10 days after that

> for me to get my results.

>

> My problem is that since I ended up in hospital, they've taken me off all

> my meds. It didn't take long for every joint in my body to swell up and

> become very sore. Each day, it gets worse and worse.

>

> I don't know how much more of this pain I can take. I have pain meds,

> and have been taking them as prescribed, sometimes even a bit more

> to try and help things. The meds only make a small dent in the pain,

> but I take them because I feel as though I am doing SOMETHING. I

> feel so helpless.

>

> I have Tylenol 4's with Codeine and Percocet for the pain. What is the

> next strongest I can take (will ask my doc for a prescription)? I am

> allergic to asprin, so am limited as to what I can have. I just want

> something that works. I don't have the time or money to invest in meds

> that aren't going to help.

>

> Also, anyone else have to go off all their meds immediately and react

> the same way? How long did it last, and what brought you relief.

>

> Thanks for listening everyone....I appreciate all the information and

> support.

>

>

[Guest guest]

, don't feel bad about posting what you did. That's what we are here

for.

You've got to call your physician today and tell him/her, in great detail,

what you told us.

Your situation is simply awful. They can't expect you to wait in pain for

that long.

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] Don't Know How Much More I Can Handle

> Hi everyone.

>

> I feel bad about posting this, but I need to vent. About 2 weeks ago, I

> became quite ill with vision/depth perception problems and my right leg

> went numb. I ended up in the hospital, had a CAT scan, bloodwork

> done....and was sent on my way without a diagnosis.

>

> Was able to get in to see a Neurologist a few days later and had a full

> exam done. I have been waiting for an MRI (huge waitlist here), and will

> finally get it on November 18th. It will be another 7-10 days after that

> for me to get my results.

>

> My problem is that since I ended up in hospital, they've taken me off all

> my meds. It didn't take long for every joint in my body to swell up and

> become very sore. Each day, it gets worse and worse.

>

> I don't know how much more of this pain I can take. I have pain meds,

> and have been taking them as prescribed, sometimes even a bit more

> to try and help things. The meds only make a small dent in the pain,

> but I take them because I feel as though I am doing SOMETHING. I

> feel so helpless.

>

> I have Tylenol 4's with Codeine and Percocet for the pain. What is the

> next strongest I can take (will ask my doc for a prescription)? I am

> allergic to asprin, so am limited as to what I can have. I just want

> something that works. I don't have the time or money to invest in meds

> that aren't going to help.

>

> Also, anyone else have to go off all their meds immediately and react

> the same way? How long did it last, and what brought you relief.

>

> Thanks for listening everyone....I appreciate all the information and

> support.

>

>

[Guest guest]

The only drug that has ever taken away 85% or more of

my pain at any given time is Norco. It's vicodin with

Tyleonol in it. I can't take a lot, because of the

methotrexate, but when I just can't take it any

more.....It's also not easy to get and when I use up

my current bottle I'll be poop out of luck because I

don't see the neurologist who was generous with it any

more and my rheumatologist has made it clear he'll

never prescribe anything but tramadal. It's very

depressing sometimes, but I just try to make the best

of the time that I can have some relief. It's time

for someone to take you seriously and give you

something that works. I pray that you'll get the

proper treatment soon.

laura

--- ltlmisscrankypants

<ltlmisscrankypants@...> wrote:

> Hi everyone.

>

> I feel bad about posting this, but I need to vent.

> About 2 weeks ago, I

> became quite ill with vision/depth perception

> problems and my right leg

> went numb. I ended up in the hospital, had a CAT

> scan, bloodwork

> done....and was sent on my way without a diagnosis.

>

> Was able to get in to see a Neurologist a few days

> later and had a full

> exam done. I have been waiting for an MRI (huge

> waitlist here), and will

> finally get it on November 18th. It will be another

> 7-10 days after that

> for me to get my results.

>

> My problem is that since I ended up in hospital,

> they've taken me off all

> my meds. It didn't take long for every joint in my

> body to swell up and

> become very sore. Each day, it gets worse and

> worse.

>

> I don't know how much more of this pain I can take.

> I have pain meds,

> and have been taking them as prescribed, sometimes

> even a bit more

> to try and help things. The meds only make a small

> dent in the pain,

> but I take them because I feel as though I am doing

> SOMETHING. I

> feel so helpless.

>

> I have Tylenol 4's with Codeine and Percocet for the

> pain. What is the

> next strongest I can take (will ask my doc for a

> prescription)? I am

> allergic to asprin, so am limited as to what I can

> have. I just want

> something that works. I don't have the time or

> money to invest in meds

> that aren't going to help.

>

> Also, anyone else have to go off all their meds

> immediately and react

> the same way? How long did it last, and what

> brought you relief.

>

> Thanks for listening everyone....I appreciate all

> the information and

> support.

>

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________

- PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.

[Guest guest]

The only drug that has ever taken away 85% or more of

my pain at any given time is Norco. It's vicodin with

Tyleonol in it. I can't take a lot, because of the

methotrexate, but when I just can't take it any

more.....It's also not easy to get and when I use up

my current bottle I'll be poop out of luck because I

don't see the neurologist who was generous with it any

more and my rheumatologist has made it clear he'll

never prescribe anything but tramadal. It's very

depressing sometimes, but I just try to make the best

of the time that I can have some relief. It's time

for someone to take you seriously and give you

something that works. I pray that you'll get the

proper treatment soon.

laura

--- ltlmisscrankypants

<ltlmisscrankypants@...> wrote:

> Hi everyone.

>

> I feel bad about posting this, but I need to vent.

> About 2 weeks ago, I

> became quite ill with vision/depth perception

> problems and my right leg

> went numb. I ended up in the hospital, had a CAT

> scan, bloodwork

> done....and was sent on my way without a diagnosis.

>

> Was able to get in to see a Neurologist a few days

> later and had a full

> exam done. I have been waiting for an MRI (huge

> waitlist here), and will

> finally get it on November 18th. It will be another

> 7-10 days after that

> for me to get my results.

>

> My problem is that since I ended up in hospital,

> they've taken me off all

> my meds. It didn't take long for every joint in my

> body to swell up and

> become very sore. Each day, it gets worse and

> worse.

>

> I don't know how much more of this pain I can take.

> I have pain meds,

> and have been taking them as prescribed, sometimes

> even a bit more

> to try and help things. The meds only make a small

> dent in the pain,

> but I take them because I feel as though I am doing

> SOMETHING. I

> feel so helpless.

>

> I have Tylenol 4's with Codeine and Percocet for the

> pain. What is the

> next strongest I can take (will ask my doc for a

> prescription)? I am

> allergic to asprin, so am limited as to what I can

> have. I just want

> something that works. I don't have the time or

> money to invest in meds

> that aren't going to help.

>

> Also, anyone else have to go off all their meds

> immediately and react

> the same way? How long did it last, and what

> brought you relief.

>

> Thanks for listening everyone....I appreciate all

> the information and

> support.

>

>

>

>

>

>

__________________________________

- PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005

http://mail.

[Guest guest]

:

Thanks so much for the response. I will ask my doc about it when I

see him next week. I have also used the pain patch, and didn't notice

any benefit in wearing it. I told this to my Pharmacist, and he told me

to put two on at once, seeing as I was only wearing a 25mg one and the

next dose higher was 50mg. Still....no change in pain, only dizziness.

I managed to get help to have a hot shower this afternoon. Bought a

new flannel night shirt that is extra big. Had my bedding all washed for

me, and got help getting in and out of a very hot bath tonight. I've

topped up my pain meds, and I am feeling a bit better. I know it's only

temporary, and tomorrow the pain will return.

THANK GOODNESS FOR SOFT FLANNEL NIGHT SHIRTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ladies, for those of you who don't own a flannel night shirt, go out and

get one for winter. Get it larger than usual so it doesn't twist and catch

when you move in bed. I

Take care,

[Guest guest]

:

Thanks so much for the response. I will ask my doc about it when I

see him next week. I have also used the pain patch, and didn't notice

any benefit in wearing it. I told this to my Pharmacist, and he told me

to put two on at once, seeing as I was only wearing a 25mg one and the

next dose higher was 50mg. Still....no change in pain, only dizziness.

I managed to get help to have a hot shower this afternoon. Bought a

new flannel night shirt that is extra big. Had my bedding all washed for

me, and got help getting in and out of a very hot bath tonight. I've

topped up my pain meds, and I am feeling a bit better. I know it's only

temporary, and tomorrow the pain will return.

THANK GOODNESS FOR SOFT FLANNEL NIGHT SHIRTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ladies, for those of you who don't own a flannel night shirt, go out and

get one for winter. Get it larger than usual so it doesn't twist and catch

when you move in bed. I

Take care,