Re: Back home from procedure

Hey Mike!

Glad to hear all went well, and your pain level has decreased!!!!!!!!!!
Have a great vacation and, get some rest.... :-)

Nancy

"redneck_kiwi" <kf4pfw@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hey everyone....for those who have asked, my procedure is over and so
> far, I think I am going to see good relief from the nerve pain. Legs
> are still achy as is back, however the level has gone from a 10 this AM
> to about a 4 some 6 hours later.
>
> PM Doc put me on Methadone and took me off the "asprin" I have been
> taking. He also took me of the Ambien/Lunesta and put me on Doxepin.
> Added bonus is that the stuff evidently shuts down firing nerves in the
> back. My pharmasist said it is a great drug for my insomnia and
> nerve/back problems.
>
> I'll take first dose of Methadone this evening so I can guage how it
> reacts with me and I can go to bed if needed. Plus, with a one per 12
> hours, this will work better as I can take a morning dose.
>
> Wife and I are off on vacation this Sunday and will be down at the
> beach until the following Friday.
>
> Thanks to all who emailed encouragement, prayers and good vibes.
> Apologies to all I was a little short with this week. I was in
> tremendous pain and worried about my LTD and got a little bitchy. No
> excuses, however those I pissed off, please try and understand that's
> not the "normal" "me".
>
> Mike
>


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