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Janine,

I'm sorry you are going through so much pain. I pray that the new mattress will help. I recently got one of those memory foam toppers on an air bed and it seems to help along with a pair of birkenstock (bad spelling) shoes. It has really helped with the way i have been sleeping and the shoes for walking, also went out and spent 80 bucks on a pair of tenny shoes it has this weird thing on the bottom of the shoe to where i am not putting weight on my toes but the center of my foot and heel. it seems to be helping even if in my head LOL.

When I realized my first surgery was crappy and the pain was even worse. I so didnt want to see another doctor. But i got talked into at least talking with another doctor. I'm thankful i did, he told me straight out what my chances of a rehernation and then a fusion on 2-3 levels. but said that he would do everything he could possibly do for me and then we would just have to wait and to have trust in god and go from their. Now i'm not really into religion, and never really thought about it. but before i went in for surgery i prayed to my granny who passed away 5 years go, to make sure i make it throught this surgery so i can be with my daughter, and live a some what normal life. so i guess for once a doctor was right. (hardly ever happens with me) So with that I do hope and pray that everyones pain and discomfort does get better. And I understand when you don't post right away. Katrina the very best of luck on

your surgery. I think of this group everyday. I do hope everyone has a wonderful and beautiful day. Here in Wisconsin its getting hot and muggy YUK!!

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi You should never worry about the things you say. If you are doing well enough you should talk about it. I feel this group is for advice, support, bad news, good news, and GREAT NEWS I feel you doing what you did with the meds and being brave enough to endure the possible pain that could of occured. You in my book are awsome. I am so happy that you are having better days and that you look for the things that can make you smile I am glad to hear that your sugars are under control also. I cant write too much these days it hurts for me to do anything for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. So if you all see a response from me and it is a short one please dont take offense to it. I did however buy a new mattress yesterday. I cant handle it anymore. It is suppose to be here on Monday. We will see if that helps me at all. I have not made an appointment for the doc. He does however know what is going on with me because my husband had to go and see him on Wednesday and they

asked him how I was doing. So he spilled his guts about what I am going through and they are waiting for me to call them he is wanting to see me. I figured I would wait until Monday I am just so affraid of what he is going to tell me. Well I better go my legs are going to sleep I have to get up and move around. Katrina I am praying for you girl. Hang in there it will be all ok. and we will be here when you are able to get back online. What time do you go in? It is tuesday right?? I will pray for you that morning also. just know that we are here for you and that we are prying for you. Do you have a laptop? that works wonders for me to carry with me when I was in bed for all those hours after surgery. Well group I will talk to you soon take care of yourselves and have a GREAT weekend

Sincerely Janine In Cali

Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

hi Janine,

No im all done with the steriods and my sugars have gotten back to where they should be and so far so good with my pain i take each as it comes. I do hope you find some type of relief from the pain. so far my pain is actually pretty good i just have alot of numbness in my left leg and foot and if i turn wrong i have pain that will shoot down my right along with numbness. But 4 days ago I made a drastic move with my pain killers. I stopped taking them. I just wanted to see exactlly how bad my pain was and ironicaly its not as bad as when i was taken the pills- ive been doing alot of icing and anti inflamitory OTC pill to help out with the swelling.

I feel bad knowing how much pain you all are in (and knowing what that pain feels like) I dont want anything thinkin im bragging because im not i even wondered if i should say anything about it for fear that it might be taken the wrong way. I figure if I can find one thing each day to bring a smile to my face it makes me look forward to my next. And I just can't handle my memory losses. I hope everyones day is going well.

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

I was only boarderline diabetic with my pregnancies. I wouldnt know what to do with myself if I had to give myself shots. That is horrible. Is it under contorl right now or are you still getting steroid injections?? Well thanks for wishing us all well. I do have to say that I have not been online much because my condition is getting worse. last night was so bad the muscle spasms and pain were excrutiating. The leg pain is off the pain charts. I have to go to the doctor I am just afraid. Taking the dredged ride is the worst though it takes over an hour to either of his offices and depending on traffic depends on how much longer it would take. Not including the wait in the office. That is a JOKE. well I do hope everyone else is doing ok. I havent seen Katrina post either. I know she is getting ready for her surgery. Katrina if your are reading the emails just know I am thinking and praying for you as for the rest of the group

you are in ky prayers too.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

I am also a type 2 diabetic but since being pregnant I haven't been able to get off of insulin. I've tried the oral meds but my sugars were outta control so they added the insulin. Since then Ive just stopped taking the oral meds (I HATE swollowing pills) but when I had my 3 steriod (total in less than 8 months) injections oh my!! my sugars went off the charts for several weeks I was taking triple of my insulin just to keep up.

I hope everyone is doing well today,

Milwaukee, WI

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Hey

I bought one of those memory topper things too. has it helped you any? i think I got about 2 weeks of relief from it and that was it my matress is REAL bad. i went out and bought a apir of danckin clogs they says are the best for your back they are not lying the only thing is they are bad for your pocket book. anything is now a days my children and their shoes is enough to bring anyone into the poor house. we wont talk about their sense of style in clothes and their hobbies. LOL well anyways I have really never been a religious person either. i do however have a relationship with My Savior. I was born and raised catholic but it wasnt until I really started to have a personal and spiritual relationship with GOD that I really realized that he was really there. He has saved me from alot death divorce and the pits of hell. I have Him to thank for all I have in life my family children and material things as well. Well enough of that I hope that everyone has a good day today I

think about you all everyday and I kepp you all in my prayers.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

Janine,

I'm sorry you are going through so much pain. I pray that the new mattress will help. I recently got one of those memory foam toppers on an air bed and it seems to help along with a pair of birkenstock (bad spelling) shoes. It has really helped with the way i have been sleeping and the shoes for walking, also went out and spent 80 bucks on a pair of tenny shoes it has this weird thing on the bottom of the shoe to where i am not putting weight on my toes but the center of my foot and heel. it seems to be helping even if in my head LOL.

When I realized my first surgery was crappy and the pain was even worse. I so didnt want to see another doctor. But i got talked into at least talking with another doctor. I'm thankful i did, he told me straight out what my chances of a rehernation and then a fusion on 2-3 levels. but said that he would do everything he could possibly do for me and then we would just have to wait and to have trust in god and go from their. Now i'm not really into religion, and never really thought about it. but before i went in for surgery i prayed to my granny who passed away 5 years go, to make sure i make it throught this surgery so i can be with my daughter, and live a some what normal life. so i guess for once a doctor was right. (hardly ever happens with me) So with that I do hope and pray that everyones pain and discomfort does get better. And I understand when you don't post right away. Katrina the very best of luck on

your surgery. I think of this group everyday. I do hope everyone has a wonderful and beautiful day. Here in Wisconsin its getting hot and muggy YUK!!

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi You should never worry about the things you say. If you are doing well enough you should talk about it. I feel this group is for advice, support, bad news, good news, and GREAT NEWS I feel you doing what you did with the meds and being brave enough to endure the possible pain that could of occured. You in my book are awsome. I am so happy that you are having better days and that you look for the things that can make you smile I am glad to hear that your sugars are under control also. I cant write too much these days it hurts for me to do anything for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. So if you all see a response from me and it is a short one please dont take offense to it. I did however buy a new mattress yesterday. I cant handle it anymore. It is suppose to be here on Monday. We will see if that helps me at all. I have not made an appointment for the doc. He does however know what is going on with me because my husband had to go and see him on Wednesday and they

asked him how I was doing. So he spilled his guts about what I am going through and they are waiting for me to call them he is wanting to see me. I figured I would wait until Monday I am just so affraid of what he is going to tell me. Well I better go my legs are going to sleep I have to get up and move around. Katrina I am praying for you girl. Hang in there it will be all ok. and we will be here when you are able to get back online. What time do you go in? It is tuesday right?? I will pray for you that morning also. just know that we are here for you and that we are prying for you. Do you have a laptop? that works wonders for me to carry with me when I was in bed for all those hours after surgery. Well group I will talk to you soon take care of yourselves and have a GREAT weekend

Sincerely Janine In Cali

Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

hi Janine,

No im all done with the steriods and my sugars have gotten back to where they should be and so far so good with my pain i take each as it comes. I do hope you find some type of relief from the pain. so far my pain is actually pretty good i just have alot of numbness in my left leg and foot and if i turn wrong i have pain that will shoot down my right along with numbness. But 4 days ago I made a drastic move with my pain killers. I stopped taking them. I just wanted to see exactlly how bad my pain was and ironicaly its not as bad as when i was taken the pills- ive been doing alot of icing and anti inflamitory OTC pill to help out with the swelling.

I feel bad knowing how much pain you all are in (and knowing what that pain feels like) I dont want anything thinkin im bragging because im not i even wondered if i should say anything about it for fear that it might be taken the wrong way. I figure if I can find one thing each day to bring a smile to my face it makes me look forward to my next. And I just can't handle my memory losses. I hope everyones day is going well.

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

I was only boarderline diabetic with my pregnancies. I wouldnt know what to do with myself if I had to give myself shots. That is horrible. Is it under contorl right now or are you still getting steroid injections?? Well thanks for wishing us all well. I do have to say that I have not been online much because my condition is getting worse. last night was so bad the muscle spasms and pain were excrutiating. The leg pain is off the pain charts. I have to go to the doctor I am just afraid. Taking the dredged ride is the worst though it takes over an hour to either of his offices and depending on traffic depends on how much longer it would take. Not including the wait in the office. That is a JOKE. well I do hope everyone else is doing ok. I havent seen Katrina post either. I know she is getting ready for her surgery. Katrina if your are reading the emails just know I am thinking and praying for you as for the rest of the group

you are in ky prayers too.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

I am also a type 2 diabetic but since being pregnant I haven't been able to get off of insulin. I've tried the oral meds but my sugars were outta control so they added the insulin. Since then Ive just stopped taking the oral meds (I HATE swollowing pills) but when I had my 3 steriod (total in less than 8 months) injections oh my!! my sugars went off the charts for several weeks I was taking triple of my insulin just to keep up.

I hope everyone is doing well today,

Milwaukee, WI

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janine,

It gives me that sense that im not sleeping on a rock hard mattress LOL its just enough for me at least until we can afford a better mattress. When we separated i went out and got a new mattress and charged it!! LOL (sorry separation humor) anyways now my hubby can't stand the bed unless its really really soft and i have to have mine hard (we have dual controls to ajust our sides) so in that sense i love it but i know its not going to last long. i dont know what i did last night but ive got shootin pain down my right leg again. so today im icying and laying down. hope every had a good weekend!!

tanyaJanine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hey

I bought one of those memory topper things too. has it helped you any? i think I got about 2 weeks of relief from it and that was it my matress is REAL bad. i went out and bought a apir of danckin clogs they says are the best for your back they are not lying the only thing is they are bad for your pocket book. anything is now a days my children and their shoes is enough to bring anyone into the poor house. we wont talk about their sense of style in clothes and their hobbies. LOL well anyways I have really never been a religious person either. i do however have a relationship with My Savior. I was born and raised catholic but it wasnt until I really started to have a personal and spiritual relationship with GOD that I really realized that he was really there. He has saved me from alot death divorce and the pits of hell. I have Him to thank for all I have in life my family children and material things as well. Well enough of that I hope that everyone has a good day today I

think about you all everyday and I kepp you all in my prayers.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

Janine,

I'm sorry you are going through so much pain. I pray that the new mattress will help. I recently got one of those memory foam toppers on an air bed and it seems to help along with a pair of birkenstock (bad spelling) shoes. It has really helped with the way i have been sleeping and the shoes for walking, also went out and spent 80 bucks on a pair of tenny shoes it has this weird thing on the bottom of the shoe to where i am not putting weight on my toes but the center of my foot and heel. it seems to be helping even if in my head LOL.

When I realized my first surgery was crappy and the pain was even worse. I so didnt want to see another doctor. But i got talked into at least talking with another doctor. I'm thankful i did, he told me straight out what my chances of a rehernation and then a fusion on 2-3 levels. but said that he would do everything he could possibly do for me and then we would just have to wait and to have trust in god and go from their. Now i'm not really into religion, and never really thought about it. but before i went in for surgery i prayed to my granny who passed away 5 years go, to make sure i make it throught this surgery so i can be with my daughter, and live a some what normal life. so i guess for once a doctor was right. (hardly ever happens with me) So with that I do hope and pray that everyones pain and discomfort does get better. And I understand when you don't post right away. Katrina the very best of luck on

your surgery. I think of this group everyday. I do hope everyone has a wonderful and beautiful day. Here in Wisconsin its getting hot and muggy YUK!!

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi You should never worry about the things you say. If you are doing well enough you should talk about it. I feel this group is for advice, support, bad news, good news, and GREAT NEWS I feel you doing what you did with the meds and being brave enough to endure the possible pain that could of occured. You in my book are awsome. I am so happy that you are having better days and that you look for the things that can make you smile I am glad to hear that your sugars are under control also. I cant write too much these days it hurts for me to do anything for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. So if you all see a response from me and it is a short one please dont take offense to it. I did however buy a new mattress yesterday. I cant handle it anymore. It is suppose to be here on Monday. We will see if that helps me at all. I have not made an appointment for the doc. He does however know what is going on with me because my husband had to go and see him on Wednesday and they

asked him how I was doing. So he spilled his guts about what I am going through and they are waiting for me to call them he is wanting to see me. I figured I would wait until Monday I am just so affraid of what he is going to tell me. Well I better go my legs are going to sleep I have to get up and move around. Katrina I am praying for you girl. Hang in there it will be all ok. and we will be here when you are able to get back online. What time do you go in? It is tuesday right?? I will pray for you that morning also. just know that we are here for you and that we are prying for you. Do you have a laptop? that works wonders for me to carry with me when I was in bed for all those hours after surgery. Well group I will talk to you soon take care of yourselves and have a GREAT weekend

Sincerely Janine In Cali

Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

hi Janine,

No im all done with the steriods and my sugars have gotten back to where they should be and so far so good with my pain i take each as it comes. I do hope you find some type of relief from the pain. so far my pain is actually pretty good i just have alot of numbness in my left leg and foot and if i turn wrong i have pain that will shoot down my right along with numbness. But 4 days ago I made a drastic move with my pain killers. I stopped taking them. I just wanted to see exactlly how bad my pain was and ironicaly its not as bad as when i was taken the pills- ive been doing alot of icing and anti inflamitory OTC pill to help out with the swelling.

I feel bad knowing how much pain you all are in (and knowing what that pain feels like) I dont want anything thinkin im bragging because im not i even wondered if i should say anything about it for fear that it might be taken the wrong way. I figure if I can find one thing each day to bring a smile to my face it makes me look forward to my next. And I just can't handle my memory losses. I hope everyones day is going well.

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

I was only boarderline diabetic with my pregnancies. I wouldnt know what to do with myself if I had to give myself shots. That is horrible. Is it under contorl right now or are you still getting steroid injections?? Well thanks for wishing us all well. I do have to say that I have not been online much because my condition is getting worse. last night was so bad the muscle spasms and pain were excrutiating. The leg pain is off the pain charts. I have to go to the doctor I am just afraid. Taking the dredged ride is the worst though it takes over an hour to either of his offices and depending on traffic depends on how much longer it would take. Not including the wait in the office. That is a JOKE. well I do hope everyone else is doing ok. I havent seen Katrina post either. I know she is getting ready for her surgery. Katrina if your are reading the emails just know I am thinking and praying for you as for the rest of the group

you are in ky prayers too.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

I am also a type 2 diabetic but since being pregnant I haven't been able to get off of insulin. I've tried the oral meds but my sugars were outta control so they added the insulin. Since then Ive just stopped taking the oral meds (I HATE swollowing pills) but when I had my 3 steriod (total in less than 8 months) injections oh my!! my sugars went off the charts for several weeks I was taking triple of my insulin just to keep up.

I hope everyone is doing well today,

Milwaukee, WI

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Hi

Did you buy that sleep number bed?? you said you had dual zones. I was just wondering if that is the bed you bought? I have wnated one of those beds for so long. The price was high for me but now they are the same as the rest. The only thing I didnt like about them when I tested it ans read the reviews was the middle barrier it is real hard and goes straight down the middle. I cant have that because I sleep in the middle alot. It hurt for me to even just try it out. So I opted for a regular matress that is suppose to be good for the back. it also doen not move when my hubby climbs into bed. the matress we have now whenever he gets into bed I feel like i am being catipulted out the window.LOL You have shooting pains down the right leg?? I get those pains all the time. Sometimes it has to do with my female thing when my body retains the water and I have massive inflamation. I take Motin or advil to see if that is what it is usually what happens is the nerves are surrounded by the

area that is inflamed and makes them go all crazy. If that is not what it is then I just have to deal with it until it goes away. I also am prone to bladder and kidney infections I have been all my life. I usually dont know I have them so they have me on antibiotics for the rest of my life but if the med stops working my back and leg hurts real bad. Then I know to change my antibiotic. I also take a little pill that is dark blood red when it is a bladder infection I dont think I can name that here. That helps bring the pain level down also. Well there are 2 suggestions I hope that maybe it might help. Just try the Motrin and see if it will help. I have to take at least 800mg every 4 hours when that happens to keep the pain from shooting down my leg. (if that is what the cause is at least) Well I hope that your pain subsides and you get better real fast. my night was real bad. I went to sleep around midnight was up at 2:45 and didnt go back to sleep until 6 this morning but was back

up at 8 it is soooooooooo hot here my house cant even cool off with the ac running. yesterday it was 108. all last week it was the same or hotter and this week they are saying that it was going to be the same. YIKES!!! Have a well rested day and I will be talking to you again soon

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

janine,

It gives me that sense that im not sleeping on a rock hard mattress LOL its just enough for me at least until we can afford a better mattress. When we separated i went out and got a new mattress and charged it!! LOL (sorry separation humor) anyways now my hubby can't stand the bed unless its really really soft and i have to have mine hard (we have dual controls to ajust our sides) so in that sense i love it but i know its not going to last long. i dont know what i did last night but ive got shootin pain down my right leg again. so today im icying and laying down. hope every had a good weekend!!

tanyaJanine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hey

I bought one of those memory topper things too. has it helped you any? i think I got about 2 weeks of relief from it and that was it my matress is REAL bad. i went out and bought a apir of danckin clogs they says are the best for your back they are not lying the only thing is they are bad for your pocket book. anything is now a days my children and their shoes is enough to bring anyone into the poor house. we wont talk about their sense of style in clothes and their hobbies. LOL well anyways I have really never been a religious person either. i do however have a relationship with My Savior. I was born and raised catholic but it wasnt until I really started to have a personal and spiritual relationship with GOD that I really realized that he was really there. He has saved me from alot death divorce and the pits of hell. I have Him to thank for all I have in life my family children and material things as well. Well enough of that I hope that everyone has a good day today I

think about you all everyday and I kepp you all in my prayers.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

Janine,

I'm sorry you are going through so much pain. I pray that the new mattress will help. I recently got one of those memory foam toppers on an air bed and it seems to help along with a pair of birkenstock (bad spelling) shoes. It has really helped with the way i have been sleeping and the shoes for walking, also went out and spent 80 bucks on a pair of tenny shoes it has this weird thing on the bottom of the shoe to where i am not putting weight on my toes but the center of my foot and heel. it seems to be helping even if in my head LOL.

When I realized my first surgery was crappy and the pain was even worse. I so didnt want to see another doctor. But i got talked into at least talking with another doctor. I'm thankful i did, he told me straight out what my chances of a rehernation and then a fusion on 2-3 levels. but said that he would do everything he could possibly do for me and then we would just have to wait and to have trust in god and go from their. Now i'm not really into religion, and never really thought about it. but before i went in for surgery i prayed to my granny who passed away 5 years go, to make sure i make it throught this surgery so i can be with my daughter, and live a some what normal life. so i guess for once a doctor was right. (hardly ever happens with me) So with that I do hope and pray that everyones pain and discomfort does get better. And I understand when you don't post right away. Katrina the very best of luck on

your surgery. I think of this group everyday. I do hope everyone has a wonderful and beautiful day. Here in Wisconsin its getting hot and muggy YUK!!

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi You should never worry about the things you say. If you are doing well enough you should talk about it. I feel this group is for advice, support, bad news, good news, and GREAT NEWS I feel you doing what you did with the meds and being brave enough to endure the possible pain that could of occured. You in my book are awsome. I am so happy that you are having better days and that you look for the things that can make you smile I am glad to hear that your sugars are under control also. I cant write too much these days it hurts for me to do anything for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. So if you all see a response from me and it is a short one please dont take offense to it. I did however buy a new mattress yesterday. I cant handle it anymore. It is suppose to be here on Monday. We will see if that helps me at all. I have not made an appointment for the doc. He does however know what is going on with me because my husband had to go and see him on Wednesday and they

asked him how I was doing. So he spilled his guts about what I am going through and they are waiting for me to call them he is wanting to see me. I figured I would wait until Monday I am just so affraid of what he is going to tell me. Well I better go my legs are going to sleep I have to get up and move around. Katrina I am praying for you girl. Hang in there it will be all ok. and we will be here when you are able to get back online. What time do you go in? It is tuesday right?? I will pray for you that morning also. just know that we are here for you and that we are prying for you. Do you have a laptop? that works wonders for me to carry with me when I was in bed for all those hours after surgery. Well group I will talk to you soon take care of yourselves and have a GREAT weekend

Sincerely Janine In Cali

Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

hi Janine,

No im all done with the steriods and my sugars have gotten back to where they should be and so far so good with my pain i take each as it comes. I do hope you find some type of relief from the pain. so far my pain is actually pretty good i just have alot of numbness in my left leg and foot and if i turn wrong i have pain that will shoot down my right along with numbness. But 4 days ago I made a drastic move with my pain killers. I stopped taking them. I just wanted to see exactlly how bad my pain was and ironicaly its not as bad as when i was taken the pills- ive been doing alot of icing and anti inflamitory OTC pill to help out with the swelling.

I feel bad knowing how much pain you all are in (and knowing what that pain feels like) I dont want anything thinkin im bragging because im not i even wondered if i should say anything about it for fear that it might be taken the wrong way. I figure if I can find one thing each day to bring a smile to my face it makes me look forward to my next. And I just can't handle my memory losses. I hope everyones day is going well.

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

I was only boarderline diabetic with my pregnancies. I wouldnt know what to do with myself if I had to give myself shots. That is horrible. Is it under contorl right now or are you still getting steroid injections?? Well thanks for wishing us all well. I do have to say that I have not been online much because my condition is getting worse. last night was so bad the muscle spasms and pain were excrutiating. The leg pain is off the pain charts. I have to go to the doctor I am just afraid. Taking the dredged ride is the worst though it takes over an hour to either of his offices and depending on traffic depends on how much longer it would take. Not including the wait in the office. That is a JOKE. well I do hope everyone else is doing ok. I havent seen Katrina post either. I know she is getting ready for her surgery. Katrina if your are reading the emails just know I am thinking and praying for you as for the rest of the group

you are in ky prayers too.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

I am also a type 2 diabetic but since being pregnant I haven't been able to get off of insulin. I've tried the oral meds but my sugars were outta control so they added the insulin. Since then Ive just stopped taking the oral meds (I HATE swollowing pills) but when I had my 3 steriod (total in less than 8 months) injections oh my!! my sugars went off the charts for several weeks I was taking triple of my insulin just to keep up.

I hope everyone is doing well today,

Milwaukee, WI

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Hi Janine,

No its not the sleep number bed I can't afford that. I found it at Walmart for about 200 bucks and its a air mattress with the memory foam on top and you incase it in a mattress. It came with everything and I had it set up in 20 minutes. We have tried the Temprepetic Bed and we both like that one so we are going to start saving for that. I have to hard it firm and he has to have his soft. and we do have that space in the middle not that its hard but if one side is filled and the other isnt you roll on to the side that isnt filled.

And my pain is back LOL what else is new. Its always when I talk about it. go figure!! I feel very cramped up again like i did after surgery. and when I do my exercises my right foot is going numb and Dan my PT said if it does it on any of my exercises to stop doing them. So i feel like im at a stand still- I was kinda hoping today would be good and take Arissa out for a swim. Tho isn't not as hot out by you its very humid and since ive had my surgeries all i do now is burn- ive been told its a side effect from being put under. eh drives me nuts, just when your pain level is minimual it goes back up again now instead of having one foot/leg being number 24/7 its the other one too!!!

But yesterday I met this woman who just hurt her back- very much set in her ways and i was just giving her some pointers (in no way of being rude) and shes like yea well i know what to do with my back!!! I put the heating pad on it and it feels better (but yet shes in sooo much pain) so i dropped it. I figure i know what kind of pain shes feeling its the same type i had pain in the back going down my legs and feet. I was nice and told her best of luck with it all.

And now my hubby is also complaining of pain in his back and it going into his butt. It reminds me of when i found out i was pregnant and then everyone was pregnant LOL. Well that was my weekend. How was yours?? Let me know how the new bed works for you. I'll talk to you when I talk to you

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

Did you buy that sleep number bed?? you said you had dual zones. I was just wondering if that is the bed you bought? I have wnated one of those beds for so long. The price was high for me but now they are the same as the rest. The only thing I didnt like about them when I tested it ans read the reviews was the middle barrier it is real hard and goes straight down the middle. I cant have that because I sleep in the middle alot. It hurt for me to even just try it out. So I opted for a regular matress that is suppose to be good for the back. it also doen not move when my hubby climbs into bed. the matress we have now whenever he gets into bed I feel like i am being catipulted out the window.LOL You have shooting pains down the right leg?? I get those pains all the time. Sometimes it has to do with my female thing when my body retains the water and I have massive inflamation. I take Motin or advil to see if that is what it is usually what happens is the nerves are surrounded by the

area that is inflamed and makes them go all crazy. If that is not what it is then I just have to deal with it until it goes away. I also am prone to bladder and kidney infections I have been all my life. I usually dont know I have them so they have me on antibiotics for the rest of my life but if the med stops working my back and leg hurts real bad. Then I know to change my antibiotic. I also take a little pill that is dark blood red when it is a bladder infection I dont think I can name that here. That helps bring the pain level down also. Well there are 2 suggestions I hope that maybe it might help. Just try the Motrin and see if it will help. I have to take at least 800mg every 4 hours when that happens to keep the pain from shooting down my leg. (if that is what the cause is at least) Well I hope that your pain subsides and you get better real fast. my night was real bad. I went to sleep around midnight was up at 2:45 and didnt go back to sleep until 6 this morning but was back

up at 8 it is soooooooooo hot here my house cant even cool off with the ac running. yesterday it was 108. all last week it was the same or hotter and this week they are saying that it was going to be the same. YIKES!!! Have a well rested day and I will be talking to you again soon

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

janine,

It gives me that sense that im not sleeping on a rock hard mattress LOL its just enough for me at least until we can afford a better mattress. When we separated i went out and got a new mattress and charged it!! LOL (sorry separation humor) anyways now my hubby can't stand the bed unless its really really soft and i have to have mine hard (we have dual controls to ajust our sides) so in that sense i love it but i know its not going to last long. i dont know what i did last night but ive got shootin pain down my right leg again. so today im icying and laying down. hope every had a good weekend!!

tanyaJanine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hey

I bought one of those memory topper things too. has it helped you any? i think I got about 2 weeks of relief from it and that was it my matress is REAL bad. i went out and bought a apir of danckin clogs they says are the best for your back they are not lying the only thing is they are bad for your pocket book. anything is now a days my children and their shoes is enough to bring anyone into the poor house. we wont talk about their sense of style in clothes and their hobbies. LOL well anyways I have really never been a religious person either. i do however have a relationship with My Savior. I was born and raised catholic but it wasnt until I really started to have a personal and spiritual relationship with GOD that I really realized that he was really there. He has saved me from alot death divorce and the pits of hell. I have Him to thank for all I have in life my family children and material things as well. Well enough of that I hope that everyone has a good day today I

think about you all everyday and I kepp you all in my prayers.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

Janine,

I'm sorry you are going through so much pain. I pray that the new mattress will help. I recently got one of those memory foam toppers on an air bed and it seems to help along with a pair of birkenstock (bad spelling) shoes. It has really helped with the way i have been sleeping and the shoes for walking, also went out and spent 80 bucks on a pair of tenny shoes it has this weird thing on the bottom of the shoe to where i am not putting weight on my toes but the center of my foot and heel. it seems to be helping even if in my head LOL.

When I realized my first surgery was crappy and the pain was even worse. I so didnt want to see another doctor. But i got talked into at least talking with another doctor. I'm thankful i did, he told me straight out what my chances of a rehernation and then a fusion on 2-3 levels. but said that he would do everything he could possibly do for me and then we would just have to wait and to have trust in god and go from their. Now i'm not really into religion, and never really thought about it. but before i went in for surgery i prayed to my granny who passed away 5 years go, to make sure i make it throught this surgery so i can be with my daughter, and live a some what normal life. so i guess for once a doctor was right. (hardly ever happens with me) So with that I do hope and pray that everyones pain and discomfort does get better. And I understand when you don't post right away. Katrina the very best of luck on

your surgery. I think of this group everyday. I do hope everyone has a wonderful and beautiful day. Here in Wisconsin its getting hot and muggy YUK!!

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi You should never worry about the things you say. If you are doing well enough you should talk about it. I feel this group is for advice, support, bad news, good news, and GREAT NEWS I feel you doing what you did with the meds and being brave enough to endure the possible pain that could of occured. You in my book are awsome. I am so happy that you are having better days and that you look for the things that can make you smile I am glad to hear that your sugars are under control also. I cant write too much these days it hurts for me to do anything for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. So if you all see a response from me and it is a short one please dont take offense to it. I did however buy a new mattress yesterday. I cant handle it anymore. It is suppose to be here on Monday. We will see if that helps me at all. I have not made an appointment for the doc. He does however know what is going on with me because my husband had to go and see him on Wednesday and they

asked him how I was doing. So he spilled his guts about what I am going through and they are waiting for me to call them he is wanting to see me. I figured I would wait until Monday I am just so affraid of what he is going to tell me. Well I better go my legs are going to sleep I have to get up and move around. Katrina I am praying for you girl. Hang in there it will be all ok. and we will be here when you are able to get back online. What time do you go in? It is tuesday right?? I will pray for you that morning also. just know that we are here for you and that we are prying for you. Do you have a laptop? that works wonders for me to carry with me when I was in bed for all those hours after surgery. Well group I will talk to you soon take care of yourselves and have a GREAT weekend

Sincerely Janine In Cali

Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

hi Janine,

No im all done with the steriods and my sugars have gotten back to where they should be and so far so good with my pain i take each as it comes. I do hope you find some type of relief from the pain. so far my pain is actually pretty good i just have alot of numbness in my left leg and foot and if i turn wrong i have pain that will shoot down my right along with numbness. But 4 days ago I made a drastic move with my pain killers. I stopped taking them. I just wanted to see exactlly how bad my pain was and ironicaly its not as bad as when i was taken the pills- ive been doing alot of icing and anti inflamitory OTC pill to help out with the swelling.

I feel bad knowing how much pain you all are in (and knowing what that pain feels like) I dont want anything thinkin im bragging because im not i even wondered if i should say anything about it for fear that it might be taken the wrong way. I figure if I can find one thing each day to bring a smile to my face it makes me look forward to my next. And I just can't handle my memory losses. I hope everyones day is going well.

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

I was only boarderline diabetic with my pregnancies. I wouldnt know what to do with myself if I had to give myself shots. That is horrible. Is it under contorl right now or are you still getting steroid injections?? Well thanks for wishing us all well. I do have to say that I have not been online much because my condition is getting worse. last night was so bad the muscle spasms and pain were excrutiating. The leg pain is off the pain charts. I have to go to the doctor I am just afraid. Taking the dredged ride is the worst though it takes over an hour to either of his offices and depending on traffic depends on how much longer it would take. Not including the wait in the office. That is a JOKE. well I do hope everyone else is doing ok. I havent seen Katrina post either. I know she is getting ready for her surgery. Katrina if your are reading the emails just know I am thinking and praying for you as for the rest of the group

you are in ky prayers too.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

I am also a type 2 diabetic but since being pregnant I haven't been able to get off of insulin. I've tried the oral meds but my sugars were outta control so they added the insulin. Since then Ive just stopped taking the oral meds (I HATE swollowing pills) but when I had my 3 steriod (total in less than 8 months) injections oh my!! my sugars went off the charts for several weeks I was taking triple of my insulin just to keep up.

I hope everyone is doing well today,

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Hi

Isnt that just so funny. I have always said since I met my hubby and had children that I could never be sick alone. I would always laugh. Whenever I had a cold,flu,sore throat, cough, pulled muscle,back pain, whatever it was either my hubby or one of the kids had the same exact symptoms. I always said it was the fear of them having to take care of me that did it. Then I had surgery and asked them who was feeling that pain. nobody was willing to claim that. The finally broke down and tookcare of me. I do have to say I think that is why I tend not to complain verbally too much about my back now so they can just be kids and not worry about me and have fun.

As far as that lady goes that you met. I think you did the right thing. There are some people out there with such a Alpha personality that telling them anything you are always wrong or not knowing what you are talking about because they know everything but if you sit back and just observe people with that kind of personality they are the ones who tend to complain the most about whatever they are thinking or doing at that point in time. My mom has this kind of personality I just tend to do as you did and bow out of that conversation and either switch subjects or just tell her i have to get off the phone.

Well the matress just got here and I am now laying on it I had to bring my lap top up here and my hubby cracked up but I am desperate for some kind of relief. it is hot and I am in pain. so I am all clamy and sweaty and I dont know if it is from the heat or the pain probably both. I am doing so much this summer and I am really paying the price I look at it this way though as long as my children have a childhood of fun that they can remember for a lifetime it is all worth it to me.

HEY I think Katrina is going in for her surgery tomorrow?? Is that right?? Well Katrina if you are reading the emails we are here for you girl and my prayers are with you. Stay strong and be happy all will be ok.

Sorry off topic but I just wanted to let her know that I was thinking of her.

Well this last weekend we went out on the boat and jet ski found a really nice beach let the kids swim and play wakeboard and jetski. Sunday rested till the afternoon went to lunch with the in laws celebrated father in law and brother in laws b-day took my kids and my niece and nephew to the mall watched Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and bought my daughter school clothes. Went to dinner and came home and got the house ready and ny room for the delivery of my new matress. Today had to take my daughter to the dentist and now I am laying down trying to rest my back.

I hope you are feeling better. it is 107 here today I am trying to stay cool. rest as much as you can and I will talk to you again real soon.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

Hi Janine,

No its not the sleep number bed I can't afford that. I found it at Walmart for about 200 bucks and its a air mattress with the memory foam on top and you incase it in a mattress. It came with everything and I had it set up in 20 minutes. We have tried the Temprepetic Bed and we both like that one so we are going to start saving for that. I have to hard it firm and he has to have his soft. and we do have that space in the middle not that its hard but if one side is filled and the other isnt you roll on to the side that isnt filled.

And my pain is back LOL what else is new. Its always when I talk about it. go figure!! I feel very cramped up again like i did after surgery. and when I do my exercises my right foot is going numb and Dan my PT said if it does it on any of my exercises to stop doing them. So i feel like im at a stand still- I was kinda hoping today would be good and take Arissa out for a swim. Tho isn't not as hot out by you its very humid and since ive had my surgeries all i do now is burn- ive been told its a side effect from being put under. eh drives me nuts, just when your pain level is minimual it goes back up again now instead of having one foot/leg being number 24/7 its the other one too!!!

But yesterday I met this woman who just hurt her back- very much set in her ways and i was just giving her some pointers (in no way of being rude) and shes like yea well i know what to do with my back!!! I put the heating pad on it and it feels better (but yet shes in sooo much pain) so i dropped it. I figure i know what kind of pain shes feeling its the same type i had pain in the back going down my legs and feet. I was nice and told her best of luck with it all.

And now my hubby is also complaining of pain in his back and it going into his butt. It reminds me of when i found out i was pregnant and then everyone was pregnant LOL. Well that was my weekend. How was yours?? Let me know how the new bed works for you. I'll talk to you when I talk to you

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

Did you buy that sleep number bed?? you said you had dual zones. I was just wondering if that is the bed you bought? I have wnated one of those beds for so long. The price was high for me but now they are the same as the rest. The only thing I didnt like about them when I tested it ans read the reviews was the middle barrier it is real hard and goes straight down the middle. I cant have that because I sleep in the middle alot. It hurt for me to even just try it out. So I opted for a regular matress that is suppose to be good for the back. it also doen not move when my hubby climbs into bed. the matress we have now whenever he gets into bed I feel like i am being catipulted out the window.LOL You have shooting pains down the right leg?? I get those pains all the time. Sometimes it has to do with my female thing when my body retains the water and I have massive inflamation. I take Motin or advil to see if that is what it is usually what happens is the nerves are surrounded by the

area that is inflamed and makes them go all crazy. If that is not what it is then I just have to deal with it until it goes away. I also am prone to bladder and kidney infections I have been all my life. I usually dont know I have them so they have me on antibiotics for the rest of my life but if the med stops working my back and leg hurts real bad. Then I know to change my antibiotic. I also take a little pill that is dark blood red when it is a bladder infection I dont think I can name that here. That helps bring the pain level down also. Well there are 2 suggestions I hope that maybe it might help. Just try the Motrin and see if it will help. I have to take at least 800mg every 4 hours when that happens to keep the pain from shooting down my leg. (if that is what the cause is at least) Well I hope that your pain subsides and you get better real fast. my night was real bad. I went to sleep around midnight was up at 2:45 and didnt go back to sleep until 6 this morning but was back

up at 8 it is soooooooooo hot here my house cant even cool off with the ac running. yesterday it was 108. all last week it was the same or hotter and this week they are saying that it was going to be the same. YIKES!!! Have a well rested day and I will be talking to you again soon

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

janine,

It gives me that sense that im not sleeping on a rock hard mattress LOL its just enough for me at least until we can afford a better mattress. When we separated i went out and got a new mattress and charged it!! LOL (sorry separation humor) anyways now my hubby can't stand the bed unless its really really soft and i have to have mine hard (we have dual controls to ajust our sides) so in that sense i love it but i know its not going to last long. i dont know what i did last night but ive got shootin pain down my right leg again. so today im icying and laying down. hope every had a good weekend!!

tanyaJanine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hey

I bought one of those memory topper things too. has it helped you any? i think I got about 2 weeks of relief from it and that was it my matress is REAL bad. i went out and bought a apir of danckin clogs they says are the best for your back they are not lying the only thing is they are bad for your pocket book. anything is now a days my children and their shoes is enough to bring anyone into the poor house. we wont talk about their sense of style in clothes and their hobbies. LOL well anyways I have really never been a religious person either. i do however have a relationship with My Savior. I was born and raised catholic but it wasnt until I really started to have a personal and spiritual relationship with GOD that I really realized that he was really there. He has saved me from alot death divorce and the pits of hell. I have Him to thank for all I have in life my family children and material things as well. Well enough of that I hope that everyone has a good day today I

think about you all everyday and I kepp you all in my prayers.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

Janine,

I'm sorry you are going through so much pain. I pray that the new mattress will help. I recently got one of those memory foam toppers on an air bed and it seems to help along with a pair of birkenstock (bad spelling) shoes. It has really helped with the way i have been sleeping and the shoes for walking, also went out and spent 80 bucks on a pair of tenny shoes it has this weird thing on the bottom of the shoe to where i am not putting weight on my toes but the center of my foot and heel. it seems to be helping even if in my head LOL.

When I realized my first surgery was crappy and the pain was even worse. I so didnt want to see another doctor. But i got talked into at least talking with another doctor. I'm thankful i did, he told me straight out what my chances of a rehernation and then a fusion on 2-3 levels. but said that he would do everything he could possibly do for me and then we would just have to wait and to have trust in god and go from their. Now i'm not really into religion, and never really thought about it. but before i went in for surgery i prayed to my granny who passed away 5 years go, to make sure i make it throught this surgery so i can be with my daughter, and live a some what normal life. so i guess for once a doctor was right. (hardly ever happens with me) So with that I do hope and pray that everyones pain and discomfort does get better. And I understand when you don't post right away. Katrina the very best of luck on

your surgery. I think of this group everyday. I do hope everyone has a wonderful and beautiful day. Here in Wisconsin its getting hot and muggy YUK!!

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi You should never worry about the things you say. If you are doing well enough you should talk about it. I feel this group is for advice, support, bad news, good news, and GREAT NEWS I feel you doing what you did with the meds and being brave enough to endure the possible pain that could of occured. You in my book are awsome. I am so happy that you are having better days and that you look for the things that can make you smile I am glad to hear that your sugars are under control also. I cant write too much these days it hurts for me to do anything for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. So if you all see a response from me and it is a short one please dont take offense to it. I did however buy a new mattress yesterday. I cant handle it anymore. It is suppose to be here on Monday. We will see if that helps me at all. I have not made an appointment for the doc. He does however know what is going on with me because my husband had to go and see him on Wednesday and they

asked him how I was doing. So he spilled his guts about what I am going through and they are waiting for me to call them he is wanting to see me. I figured I would wait until Monday I am just so affraid of what he is going to tell me. Well I better go my legs are going to sleep I have to get up and move around. Katrina I am praying for you girl. Hang in there it will be all ok. and we will be here when you are able to get back online. What time do you go in? It is tuesday right?? I will pray for you that morning also. just know that we are here for you and that we are prying for you. Do you have a laptop? that works wonders for me to carry with me when I was in bed for all those hours after surgery. Well group I will talk to you soon take care of yourselves and have a GREAT weekend

Sincerely Janine In Cali

Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

hi Janine,

No im all done with the steriods and my sugars have gotten back to where they should be and so far so good with my pain i take each as it comes. I do hope you find some type of relief from the pain. so far my pain is actually pretty good i just have alot of numbness in my left leg and foot and if i turn wrong i have pain that will shoot down my right along with numbness. But 4 days ago I made a drastic move with my pain killers. I stopped taking them. I just wanted to see exactlly how bad my pain was and ironicaly its not as bad as when i was taken the pills- ive been doing alot of icing and anti inflamitory OTC pill to help out with the swelling.

I feel bad knowing how much pain you all are in (and knowing what that pain feels like) I dont want anything thinkin im bragging because im not i even wondered if i should say anything about it for fear that it might be taken the wrong way. I figure if I can find one thing each day to bring a smile to my face it makes me look forward to my next. And I just can't handle my memory losses. I hope everyones day is going well.

Janine Newman <jnewmans1@...> wrote:

Hi

I was only boarderline diabetic with my pregnancies. I wouldnt know what to do with myself if I had to give myself shots. That is horrible. Is it under contorl right now or are you still getting steroid injections?? Well thanks for wishing us all well. I do have to say that I have not been online much because my condition is getting worse. last night was so bad the muscle spasms and pain were excrutiating. The leg pain is off the pain charts. I have to go to the doctor I am just afraid. Taking the dredged ride is the worst though it takes over an hour to either of his offices and depending on traffic depends on how much longer it would take. Not including the wait in the office. That is a JOKE. well I do hope everyone else is doing ok. I havent seen Katrina post either. I know she is getting ready for her surgery. Katrina if your are reading the emails just know I am thinking and praying for you as for the rest of the group

you are in ky prayers too.

Sincerely Janine In Cali Goodman <moon_angel_goddess27@...> wrote:

I am also a type 2 diabetic but since being pregnant I haven't been able to get off of insulin. I've tried the oral meds but my sugars were outta control so they added the insulin. Since then Ive just stopped taking the oral meds (I HATE swollowing pills) but when I had my 3 steriod (total in less than 8 months) injections oh my!! my sugars went off the charts for several weeks I was taking triple of my insulin just to keep up.

I hope everyone is doing well today,

Milwaukee, WI

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Glad to hear from you Tawny............think of you

often tho my life is so hectic I barely have time to

read emails, let alone post much.

I am alone in my office now...........trying to do it

all and most days it is overwhelming.......my boss

just left till next week so the pace should slow down

considerably......thank God for that.....

will keep you, your family and the rest of you in my

prayers as usual.

Hugs

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> I just want everyone to know that I am thinking

> about you. I have a

> lot of emails, and I am slow right now keeping up

> with them. I am

> doing alright, just trying to rest, still not

> feeling well.

> News on my stepdaughter: Child welfare did go out to

> the home where

> she has been staying. For right now, they are

> staying right there,

> more paper work, not sure what is going on. The

> Mother is not allowed

> to go around them anymore, so that is good news.

> The people where she stays have been homeschooling

> her. They are

> really nice people, so at least she is safe, and

> doesn't have to go

> around the Mother anymore.

> Thanks for all the support and love from all of you.

> I am so grateful

> to have you all.

> Hugs, Tawny

>

>

>

>

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Pat,

You can only do so much, and we understand. I hope you enjoyed your

weekend, will keep you in my prayers, T

>

> > I just want everyone to know that I am thinking

> > about you. I have a

> > lot of emails, and I am slow right now keeping up

> > with them. I am

> > doing alright, just trying to rest, still not

> > feeling well.

> > News on my stepdaughter: Child welfare did go out to

> > the home where

> > she has been staying. For right now, they are

> > staying right there,

> > more paper work, not sure what is going on. The

> > Mother is not allowed

> > to go around them anymore, so that is good news.

> > The people where she stays have been homeschooling

> > her. They are

> > really nice people, so at least she is safe, and

> > doesn't have to go

> > around the Mother anymore.

> > Thanks for all the support and love from all of you.

> > I am so grateful

> > to have you all.

> > Hugs, Tawny

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

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Just wanted to tell everyone that I am thinking of all of you haven't

been very active on the board the last few weeks Having alot of

issues with my right elbow so usually by the time I am done working I

come home in so much pain I just zone out on the couch I hoope to get

back to reading all the messages I just wanted to say hi to all the

new and old ones on here. talk to you all later

thanks

\Angie

Ps sorry for the typos typing onr handerd isn't easy for me