I'm glad that Suzi got a raise, and that Teppy's pain is in the easily treated category.
The fun thing about extended release versions of ADD meds is that the "crash" often comes while you are sleeping, and even if it doesn't, it is way milder than the regular stuff.
Does anyone know anyone who has had one of those implanted pain blocker devices, that uses electrical impulses to interfere with pain impulses in the nerves? Hubby's pain specialist has mentioned them, and I'm a little twitchy.
I've worked with clients who had a device called a Vagus Nerve Stimulator implanted to control seizures. It did wonders for them, with easily tolerable side effects. It was implanted in the shoulder, an electrode run up into the neck and attached to the vagus nerve where it nestles between the carotid artery and the jugular vein - needed a good vascular surgeon to do the job, but basically it's not a tough procedure. Generally done on out-patient basis, pain control for the procedure itself involved ice packs rather than meds. It works by sending an electromagnetic pulse at intervals to prevent seizure activity, and could be used between intervals to stop seizures. Last I had heard anything about it, it had also been used to successfully treat depression and was being studied for possible use to reduce appetite in obese patients. Is this the same thing? If so, amazing device, I'm a huge fan. If it's just a somewhat similar thing, I'd still be a big cheerleader for you and your hubby getting more info. It could very likely make a huge difference in your lives.