Neck-ma for Laura's Mom. Chronic neck pain is so debilitating.
EM's basically taking morphine now for her neck.
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DavidS - Apr 19, 2012 4:48:07 am PDT #11721 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Laura - Apr 19, 2012 5:28:31 am PDT #11722 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Thanks guys. She has been very fortunate with her health. Very few chronic issues and her mind is in great shape. The bones are another matter altogether. And those of you in pain know the toll it takes on your soul. She should have had the surgery 10 years ago when they might have been willing, but she just tolerated the pain. It is now much worse. I know she has to wear a neck brace forever, but she has gotten used to that. I just pray this epidural works for the pain.
Connie Neil - Apr 19, 2012 5:55:20 am PDT #11723 of 30001
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Pain is one of those things that our Puritan ancestors have a lot to answer for on. "Pain makes you stronger." "Tough it out." "Other people have it worse." So people keep thinking, "I'm stronger than this, I don't want to look like a whiner." And when you finally yield and look for help, you're looked at like you're a weakling or someone who just wants the drugs.
The people who manage my health insurance should be coated in honey and stuck out over a red ant nest, but the care itself has been wonderful. Bless Hubby's pain docs.
Laura - Apr 19, 2012 6:15:34 am PDT #11724 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
I just got off the phone with her! She said the whole thing went much better and wasn't nearly as scary as she imagined. She said the doctor and staff were wonderful. She is home resting.
-t - Apr 19, 2012 6:17:17 am PDT #11725 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Glad to hear it, Laura!
Laura - Apr 19, 2012 6:21:00 am PDT #11726 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
May it work! Honestly, I can't even imagine living with the chronic pain I know so many deal with. I have a bit of discomfort and I am a big baby. My foot surgery is Monday. Expect to hear a lot of crying and moaning from this side. Also know that I will have a stack of novels and laptop and will be forced to stay put at home for 2 weeks. Seriously, I can't help but think of this as vacation.
Burrell - Apr 19, 2012 6:41:52 am PDT #11727 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Glad to hear your mother is home and recovering, Laura. I hope the procedure works well for her.
le nubian - Apr 19, 2012 6:42:31 am PDT #11728 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
good news for your mom, Laura!
Maria - Apr 19, 2012 6:46:01 am PDT #11729 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
That's wonderful news, Laura. Much healing and less pain~ma to her.
Ginger - Apr 19, 2012 7:00:52 am PDT #11730 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
That's great news, Laura. I hope it helps.