Re: how about some help?

Kathy wrote:
I've noticed that if you don't want to take or talk about narcotics,
no one is gonna pay attention to you in this group.



That's not true, Kath. I am more than happy to discuss any alternatives to
narcotics. I use meditation, distraction, relaxation, deep breathing, etc.
Anything I can think of. I do end up having to take Dilaudid sometimes, but
when I do it is only at night (I won't take it if I am going to be driving)
and no more than 7 tabs a week.

A spinal cord stimulator is a good option. They place a temporary one first,
to see if it is going to be helpful for you, before they implant a permanent
one. My doc told me that some people get a lot of relief from them, where
others are not helped at all. It just depends on the person. It certainly
can't help to try, and is a good alternative to the drugs. There are some
risks associated with it, though, that you may want to research on the web
before you make a decision about it.

I think the 'spinal shot' you are talking about may be a sympathectomy -
where they totally destroy the nerve. I have heard some horror stories about
these. again, you may want to do some research.

Have you considered a nerve block? These can be good, yet temporary, in
helping to control the pain.

Good luck, Kathy. Keep looking and researching and talking with your docs,
OK?

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-Sandy
It's not the "I", it's not the "you", it is the "we" that gets US
through.


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