Pain update...now its my neck...

[caseysmom]

K9karen, I am so sorry you have lived with so much pain, I can't imagine, these 5 weeks have been horrible.

I am being scheduled for an MRI and a kidney test to make sure all these drugs are not harming my kidneys. I know what you mean about sneezing, on top of all this I got a cold and sneezing hurts so bad.

I am glad I have you to ask questions to if I need it, thanks...

[Marigold2]

Hello, So sorry to hear about your pain. I fell in my driveway about 4 years ago and since then I have had problems as well. I have a pinched nerve, artristis and bone spurrs. I have been to different doctors who either want to inject me with something or tell me I will might be bedridden someday or wearing a neck brace. I finallly went to an ortho surgeon who has me doing PT which does help. I have pain everyday, get cramps in my toes, legs, hands, fingers, arm and somedays feel 100 years old. I totally understand your feelings. I tried the traction at PT and it made it worst for me. For me sitting around makes it worse, some movement even a slow walk improves the situation. I took a year of off work due to the pain and have just returned. When I get home I am so stiff and sore, luckly I only work 3 or 4 days a week which leaves my body time to recoup. For me PT worked the best. I am also taking fish oil pills and calium pills. I wish you much relief and returned joy. I understand this can be very depressing. Having a strong support system and people who love you helps. I have friends here on Pet Talk who lift my spirits everyday and I have my sister and my wonderful pets. Finding a hobby or something to look forward to helps me. I garden but move slowly. I try very hard to stay away from pain pills I am just not a pill popper however I do understand that there are days when you just can not take the pain and have to medicate. Best of luck to you. I hope you are better soon. Monica