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Originally Posted by shais_mom
"Overdoin it" is NOT good!
And is he taking ALL his pain meds On Time? ... He needs to keep the meds in
his system at the correct levels - not allowing them to drop off because he skipped a dose.
Hope he starts to make *S*L*O*W* and steady progress.
;)
Yeah...take it from me. There's no use overdoing it.......one step forward then two steps back. Better to have it two steps forward, then lay down, then another two steps forward. That worked for me.
Still praying for his speed recovery.
Staci, it must be really difficult for your Dad, a man of action, to slow down and let himself heal.
You know he is in my prayers.
I hope you dad starts to take it easy and is pain free soon! *hugs*
So, how's it going with our Favorite Ohio Patient??
HOPEFULLY he's "behaving" and listening to Mrs. Nurse. :p
well behave isn't in his vocabulary!
never has been - never will be - that's why he's an Only child - he definately broke the mold! :p
He went to a dinner last nite with the Farm Bureau and got along just great. Today I talked to him around noon and he was wore out from....
....
Talking on the phone....
:rolleyes:
the pain comes and goes but they are keeping on top of it.
The Big red Hot Dog and I are headed over there tomorrow.
Oh well ...Quote:
Originally Posted by shais_mom
at least he's not *Chasing the Nurse* around the house! (Yet)
Hook da Big Red Hot Dawg to his walker and send them out for a stroll!
Hope your Mom (aka da Nurse) is holding up OK. :p
give him time - he keeps making aaahhhh suggestions and mom I think just keeps feeding him more pills. And I bet NONE of them are the little blue ones that have a "V" on them!! ;) :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke
Mom had run into town earlier in the day and the house phone rang and he got up and went to answer it and was halfway there when he remembered that he didn't have his walker (oops that's a no-no) OR his BRACE (that is an even BIGGER NO NO) :eek: but he figgered he was already half way there he might as well go the rest of the way! :rolleyes:
Ha! I remember those little blue ones but I only got them on day one and two of my hospital stay. I think I remember asking for one on day three but was refused. Oh well.Quote:
And I bet NONE of them are the little blue ones that have a "V" on them!!
I know how hard it is to have to slow down but it truly is necessary for the healing process no matter what kind of sir jury you have. Sounds like he is as stubborn as me.....no insult intended, OK?? It's just that the telephone story sounds like something I would have done. Hey, why go back and get the walker and brace, and miss a phone call?
Feel better Mr. Staci's Dad. Slow and steady wins the race.
*Shivers* Ooo, Mr M..I feel your pain! Ya just gotta take it easy and MILK being cared for!!!!
NO INSULT TAKEN!!
Trust me - he's heard it all! :p
Phred said when I was on the phone with him awhile ago he thinks Dad stays up at night thinking of ways to aggravate people. :p ;)
I don't think we are thinking of the same little blue pills - I'll email you..... :p;):p;)
well, today he was having pain again - not as bad as last week but still severe enough that he was in tears. :(
They are calling the dr in the morning -- and I imagine he will have to have the epidural injection.
:( I'm so sorry to hear that your dad is having more pain, Staci. I hope the epideral helps.
Personally, as lazy as I can be, the thought that I actually HAD to rest and take it easy, made me do things I shouldn't have done. I guess I was mad at my body for betraying me. I got scolded a lot, so I finally gave in and let others do the work and treat me like a Princess. I hope your dad lets everyone put him on a pedestal and just relax. It takes time to heal. Remember to tell dad it's not like a scratch you can see, there's a whole lot of internal healing going on especially with a fusion.
Feel better Mr M! Prayers on the way!
*catches up on posts* :rolleyes:
Kidding aside, I'm really sorry he's having such bad pain. Still sending prayers. I hope his severe pain ends soon.
>bumpity-bump<
So - How's Mr. M doing now?
Tears are not good ... let's get him back in shape!
What are the Docs saying?
Feel Better SOON, Mr. M!!
;)
They talked to the doctor and he upped the dose of the nerve pills and has been getting along ok. Dad is going to give it until tomorrow to see how he's doing.
:)
Staci: what is the name of the nerve pill he's taking??? I'm taking Gabapentin and it works wonders. It works by doing somthing to the brain so the brain doesn't signal that it's nerve pain. Not sure how else to describe it but with Gabapentin you can go to a maximum of 3600mg per day. I'm only taking 1800 and it really does work.
Still praying for you Mr. M.
Neurontin -Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
I will tell him to ask for another one if he hasn't had the relief with this one- I didn't get a chance to talk to them tonite while I was at work but will call in the morning. THANKS!
Gabapentin (brand name: Neurontin®) was initially synthesized to mimic the structure of GABA for the treatment of epilepsy. Nowadays, gabapentin has been widely used as a medication to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is well tolerated in most patients, has a relatively mild side-effect profile, and passes through the body unmetabolized.
Gabapentin is similar in structure to the neurotransmitter GABA but is not believed to act on the same brain receptors. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown, but its therapeutic action on neuropathic pain is thought to involve voltage-gated calcium ion channels. It is thought to bind to the α2δ subunit of the voltage-dependent calcium channel in the central nervous system.
So he is taking the same med as me. I thought so. If he is experiencing pain, the doctor should up the dose every week until it's relieved. As I said, it can go as high as 3600mg per day. Tell him not to put up with the pain. There are some side effects from this med. Weight gain is one because of increased appetite. Also this med makes me drowsy. There are other rare side effects but I'm not experiencing any of them. That's about it.
Slick..I had the same reaction on Neurontin. Before my surgery, when I was working, I took so much of it, combined with painkillers that I missed my train stop 3x in a week (I feel asleep), had to go to the end of the line and go back. :rolleyes: But it worked for a while.
Staci..how's dad doing? Has he tried an ice pack? Did he have a fusion from his hip?
and the pain is slowly getting better after they upped the dose of the neurontin. He is up and moving around some and planning a trip into town this afternoon. :)
No I don't believe the fusion was from his hip they were able to do everything from the posterior side. :) and no other incisions other then the looonnngg one on his lower back which covers the one he had 28 years ago!
he is doing well enough that he isn't calling the doctor today b/c today was the 'deadline' he gave the doctor if the pain wasn't getting better.
Thanks for asking and I'll keep ya'll posted!
{{hugs}}
I'm not sure I should start another thread or what - but Dad's been having some back pain again. We attributed it to sciatica and he's been suffering for about a year. :(
So finally he went back to the dr. had an MRI and has a BULGING disc now.
So I'm taking him to the Dr on Friday for a steroid shot in his back to hopefully reduce the bulge before it herniates. It was either that or surgery!
Yikes!! :( :( I hope your dad feels better soon.
Okay - so a steroid shot now, but what later? The steroid is only temporary, a stop-gap measure. If the disc is really bulging he will need either extensive PT or surgery - maybe both.
I had a bulging disc 25 years ago. Had surgery - total resolution of symptoms. No problems since.
Keeping your Dad, and you, in my thoughts and prayers.
Wow, best wishes to your dad!
I hate back pain!!:(
Thoughts and prayers going out to your Dad, Staci, and you and all the family. The poor fella has really been through it. He must have the patience of Job.
{{hugs}} Prayers are on the way!
Prayers of the way for your dad, Staci! Hope his back feels better soon.
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Originally Posted by shais_mom
OUWCHIE! :(
Tell Dad we wish him the Best for a Speedie Recovery and no more pain!
;)