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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Nerve Damage/Trauma  |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 13 2008 : 05:16:07 AM
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Hi, Ladies. I had my stent changed a couple weeks ago. Since then, I have been really uncomfortbale which moved into unable to walk right due to pain. I kept thinking it was related to the stent, but I had an xray, and it is in the proper position.
So, I went to see the pain specialist as this is how bad it has gotten. I was completely off pain medicine and walking and feeling so good befoe this procedure. He determined that there is a nerve by the upper pelvis that runs through the groin and into the thigh that has been traumatized by positioning for the procedure. It was over stretched, and now I can't get it to fully stretch to walk. I am bent over as that is how far I can go. I can sit fine and sleep fine with knee bent.
He told me it can heal and take anywhere from a month or longer. I have tried three different pain medicines to no avail. I can not take ibuprofen due to being on cumiden (blood thinner). He gave a prescription for a nerve medicine that has been used for fibromyalgia patients. I just did not want to take medicine round the clock. I was hoping to just take one pill with lunch and be all right for walking or yard work in the afternoon.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I am trying St. John's wort internally and was thinking of getting the oil to rub externally as well. The reiki shows that everything is twisted or so inside. Also, there is lots of scar tissue. I figured that as radiation caused fibrosis of tissue and the possibility of adhesions. I think the scarring from the radiation made my position too much on the nerve-no flexibility there. I was fine previously for the first stent placement, but I had only had a few days radiation at that time.
The original pain nmedicines just do not touch it. I am allergic to morphine and those medicines, but I am almost willing to try it once mroe with an anti-nausea to see if I can get relief withut being loopy.
This is really discouraging. I have been feeling stronger every day, feeling confident about Avastin and just enjoyig the walks when the weather was good. I do so LOVE walking outside and a bit of gardening. Thank God I can still sit to sew.
Ok ,any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2008 : 06:38:59 AM
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Clare, you seems doing everything posible and positive at the moment. Maybe getting some massages in the painfull area, gentle but still a bit on the energetic side if you can bear it, would halp reposition the nerve naturally ? I am sorry not to know more about how to help, but my most positive thoughts are with you all the time.
Hugs,
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2008 : 08:27:42 AM
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Clare- I don't have any suggestions, but want to let you know I will be thinking of you and sending healing thoughts!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2008 : 5:57:02 PM
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Clare,Give the medicine a chance to work, maybe that will help until you are healed. Did the Dr. suggest any stretches or anything that can help relieve the pain and let you move easier? How about warm baths and as Corinne suggested a gentle massage, maybe by a professional that would know just where to apply the right amount of pressure.I am so sorry this happened to you, just when you were feeling good. But, don't let it get you down, it will heal and you will feel better soon. It is a little set back, but you will overcome it. My prayers are with you.
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2008 : 9:03:37 PM
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Clare,
I would go to my Chiropractor and have them adjust your lower back, hips and pelvic. You may need to go every other day until some relief starts taking place. I happen to be fortunate and have one that is geared towards natural meds and is also a bodybuilder so he knows about so many types of injuries with the muscles and nerves.
I really think a Chiropractor could help this....Let me know what you find out..
Prayers continue...
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2008 : 3:49:11 PM
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Is there a nerve relaxant that you could try? I don't know if it would help but it might be worth asking about. Something to make the nerve stop sending pain signals to your brain? I have had nerve pain and know how wretched it is. So you have my complete sympathy and well wishes. Have you tried heat or cold on the pain?
Just trying to think of any ol' thing that might help
Hugs
Annika
Farm girl and sister #13 |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2008 : 3:00:12 PM
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Hi, Ladies. I have taken many of your suggestions. I have been to the chiropractor twice now. It has definitely helped. I think my back is trying to compensate for not walking completely upright. I am trying ice to see if that helps. I am soaking each night in a warm epsom bath. Also, each afternoon I sit in the recliner to give my muscles a break.
Tomorrow I will call the pain specialist to discuss medicines. I started the nerve medicine, but I do not see any improvement yet. He said it will take a few days and today is only the second day. The chiropractor suggested ultrasound in the groin area, so I need to ask him if that would be OK. Tomorrow I am going for shiatsu and hope he does some moxa to see if that will improve the area.
And maybe just time will help. It has just been a bit discouraging. I want some pain medicine to work in time for our first camping weekend coming up the 24th.
Thank you all for the encouragement.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 07:23:47 AM
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Clare if you continue to Still have the nerve pain..
& they have not yet tried this..
Ask your Dr. about Nuerontin.. I was on this for about 2 years or so..
I have degenerative Disk Disease.. & have considerable nerve damage..
I can funtion with just the "normal" everyday pain that I have ..
But when i have a pinched nerve that kicks in.. which sounds like what happened with you.. it's just unbearable at times..
& when my Dr. finally put me on the Nuerontin.. It was Such a relief!
I could walk on my own.. I was out of the Wheelchair! I could Now finally funtion ON My OWN!! For the first time in months!! All over a single pill that i was taking everyday!!
It's not a pain pill.. & it's not a permanent fix.. It's a nerve blocker.. So really that pain is still there.. your just not feeling it..
The hope is that your body will relax enough to let that nerve go lax so that it settele back to where it should be.. I was in physical therapy to.. Mine did not.. i had to eventually have back surgery.. but I've had 3 already anyway..
But really what a relief this was..
So definatly.. As your Dr. if the Nuerontin is even an option for you!
you never know...
Love ya sweetie!
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself".. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2008 : 08:57:39 AM
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Clare, Goodness you are being tested. it is so hard to cope with pain, I have taken Neurontin for fibromyalgia and fasciaitis for a couple of years, and it does help . I always use arnica montana for muscle pain. Not everyone considers homeopathy, but it is certainly an option. I always have arnica and Rescue Remedy right where I can get my hands on them. Rescue Remedy is a floral essence remedy for anxiety or upset. You put six drops in a glass of water and it tastes like hay, but it is helpful.
It is so hard to deal with pain on top of everything else. You take good care of yourself .....Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 11:25:16 AM
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Thank you, Kathie and Karin. I am on Nuertin for the nerve pain. It is the nerve medicine he gave me. I went on it Monday and called Thursday as I still had so much pain. He doubled my dose and I am doing so much better now. He also gave me a different pain medicine I can take if the pain gets bad enough. So far, the nerve medicine is working, but I have the pain medicine for rough times.
I still need a little break each afternoon in the recliner. I can feel the nerve relax. One day I did too much, and the muscles starting cramping and hurting so bad. I have learned from that!!
Life is much better, and I am looking forward to going camping next weekend. And maybe this will all heal itself in a month or so.
Country girl in NE PA |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Apr 19 2008 : 12:51:54 PM
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Clare, I'm so glad to hear you are getting some relief. I think the neurontin takes a few days to kick in. My doctor increased mine to five pills, 2 in the morning, one midday and one in the evening. it has been a big help to me.
relaxing is always hard to do when you are dealing with illness, and i think, as mothers we are always on alert, even when everything is fine.
Thanks for sending out those quiot blocks, i love your blue and white one. Be very good to yourself.....Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 21 2008 : 04:31:59 AM
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I was on neurontin for a very short while after having shingles for some time. The pain was bad and it seems that was the only thing that actually helped with the pain, and it didn't make me feel 'dopey' or fuzzy. Clare I'm very glad that you are feeling better.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 4:41:49 PM
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Ahhh, I have the generic form of neurontin.
I have been so thirsty, and I wondered if it was the change in weather or what. Now I know it is the medication. I don't remember reading that as a side effect, but I am thankful for your words of reassurance about it.
I am on a pretty big dose, two pills, three times a day.
Yup, it is much better than the pain medication. I have not had to take it since the increase.
Also, amazingly enough, I can walk a bit better and stretch my leg a bit straighter. So, the nerve must be getting a bit better as well. I am so relieved as I want to know this will improve with time. I amvery grateful for this bit of positive improvement.
Country girl in NE PA |
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Apr 22 2008 : 7:17:49 PM
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Oh, I'm so glad you are doing better....Did you do the ultrasound? It is wonderful! Just make sure it's not turned up too high or it over stimulates the area and will make it worse....a little is much better and feels oh so good!!
I have two spots in my back that go out from time to time and the ultrasound along with adjustment is just what I need.
You are in my prayers every day...hoping you have a good camping trip!
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2008 : 11:26:05 AM
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Clare,
So glad that you got all the help that you needed, and you leave today for camping. Whoppiieee for you girl!!!
Ladies, you are so great for encouragment and info......Kudos to you all.
Carol Sue
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
www.Quitemoments.blogspot.com |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 2:08:46 PM
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Thank you, ladies, for all the info. I am actually feeling better. I can walk more normally once more. I cut back to 2 nuerontin in the morning, one in afternoon and one before bed. Tomorrow I am going to try going back to one pill in morning as well.
My husband says I am walking better as he can see me on our walks. I was able to walk the gorge at Watkins Glen State Park with my family. This was such a joy. It was also awesome weather to do it all in.
Country girl in NE PA |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2901 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2901 Posts |
Posted - Apr 28 2008 : 2:37:30 PM
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Clare
I think & pray for you daily. So glad to hear you are outside & enjoying nature's beauty. |
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Meg
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Meg
Idaho
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 08:00:03 AM
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Good news, Clare. Thinking of you and wonderful to hear you're getting out and about and enjoying a bit of spring. Farmgirl love,
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - Apr 29 2008 : 09:32:54 AM
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Clare, good to hear you are improving...will keep you in my thoughts & prayers! xo
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
http://thebeehivecottage.blogspot.com
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - May 02 2008 : 06:04:51 AM
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Clare I'm so glad that you are able to have something like normalacy for a change. I am always cheering for you and sending you health and peace and prayers.
sweet blessings
Annika
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 06:44:22 AM
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Happy times are here again. I am off the nuerontin now. My nerve has healed as the pain specialist said it would. Thank yo uall for your input. Yes, I did try shiatsu and acupuncture as wel las chiropractic along with the medicine as well. I think it all helps. Down to just one more chiropractic adjustment to keep everything in alignment and will jsut do a monthly thing with it for a while.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
2436 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 07:42:38 AM
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Clare i'm So Happy to hear your doing So well!!!
What a relief i know this is for you Sweetie!
Nothing worse then being in chronic pain!
& seeing our families worry with what's happening with us too!
Keep moving in this direction Sister!!
Lots of love!!!
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself".. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - May 14 2008 : 2:27:57 PM
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Clare, i am so thrilled that you have gotten some relief from your pain. When you're in the middle of a big pain episode it makes life so difficult. You just keep taking good care of yourself....Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Nerve Damage/Trauma |
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Nerve Damage/Trauma
