Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Regarding the subject of pain....I like many others here, am in constant pain. The pain is pretty localized to my joints and especially my feet. I am trying to get into a pain clinic. My sister who started with this sucky disease about 3 years before me just got some type of apparatus inserted in her back which is supposed to aid in reducing the pain by blocking some of the messages the nerves are sending to her brain. I have been on heavy duty narcotics for a year ...and a half...I am conpletely functional on the narcotics and I get only a little relief. At this point, my PCP says he doesn't have anything else to offer me. I have much difficulty walking...even though I have a crutch and a walker, I tend to not use them because of stupid pride and because my kids are embarassed by it. I see my Mito Doc in October and as of my last visit in April, she was concerned about the deterioration in walking I am having. One more interesting note....I am 42 years old and in Menopause. I am curious if any othe mito women entered menopause early. Of course I have every single symptom to the 10th degree! I started working with a Nurse Practioner who has me on bioidentical hormones... right now it's just progesterone cream made of wild yams from Mexico. It takes 2-3 months to find the right recipe for you. I have had some relief in my joint pains too. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Hi, I entered menopause early,But only because I had my hysterectomy so young! They still haven't figured out the right type of hormone med.I have been dealing with symptoms for 6 years now.I do hope it ends soon (ha ha). purplegromit@... wrote: Regarding the subject of pain....I like many others here, am in constant pain. The pain is pretty localized to my joints and especially my feet. I am trying to get into a pain clinic. My sister who started with this sucky disease about 3 years before me just got some type of apparatus inserted in her back which is supposed to aid in reducing the pain by blocking some of the messages the nerves are sending to her brain. I have been on heavy duty narcotics for a year ...and a half...I am conpletely functional on the narcotics and I get only a little relief. At this point, my PCP says he doesn't have anything else to offer me. I have much difficulty walking...even though I have a crutch and a walker, I tend to not use them because of stupid pride and because my kids are embarassed by it. I see my Mito Doc in October and as of my last visit in April, she was concerned about the deterioration in walking I am having. One more interesting note....I am 42 years old and in Menopause. I am curious if any othe mito women entered menopause early. Of course I have every single symptom to the 10th degree! I started working with a Nurse Practioner who has me on bioidentical hormones... right now it's just progesterone cream made of wild yams from Mexico. It takes 2-3 months to find the right recipe for you. I have had some relief in my joint pains too. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2004 Report Share Posted August 28, 2004 Hi, I entered menopause early,But only because I had my hysterectomy so young! They still haven't figured out the right type of hormone med.I have been dealing with symptoms for 6 years now.I do hope it ends soon (ha ha). purplegromit@... wrote: Regarding the subject of pain....I like many others here, am in constant pain. The pain is pretty localized to my joints and especially my feet. I am trying to get into a pain clinic. My sister who started with this sucky disease about 3 years before me just got some type of apparatus inserted in her back which is supposed to aid in reducing the pain by blocking some of the messages the nerves are sending to her brain. I have been on heavy duty narcotics for a year ...and a half...I am conpletely functional on the narcotics and I get only a little relief. At this point, my PCP says he doesn't have anything else to offer me. I have much difficulty walking...even though I have a crutch and a walker, I tend to not use them because of stupid pride and because my kids are embarassed by it. I see my Mito Doc in October and as of my last visit in April, she was concerned about the deterioration in walking I am having. One more interesting note....I am 42 years old and in Menopause. I am curious if any othe mito women entered menopause early. Of course I have every single symptom to the 10th degree! I started working with a Nurse Practioner who has me on bioidentical hormones... right now it's just progesterone cream made of wild yams from Mexico. It takes 2-3 months to find the right recipe for you. I have had some relief in my joint pains too. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 You should always check with a doc first before adding anything. I'm not a doc and he may be taking something else that it could interfere with. I just wanted to share my personal experience. shedamerow wrote: >Thanks. I'll add some to his pills tonight. Can't hurt and I'm >thinking it may well be either muscle or a nerve pinched or miss firing. > > > > >Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment. > >Personal attacks are not permitted on the list and anyone who sends one is automatically moderated or removed depending on the severity of the attack. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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