Posted on 01/17/2014 6:14:56 AM PST by trussell
I have faith that the implant is going to help me...when they took the trial away it was like taking candy from a baby...it was cruel! And waiting so long for the permanent one is cruel too. I am praying I am making the right decision in getting this done. It’s a huge step and one that I struggled with at first. I remember the few days I had the temporary unit in my spine, my legs didn’t hurt, I could lay on my sides and they didn’t hurt! My right hip still hurt like crazy and my back was horrible and my stomach hated me from the buzzing, it would make me sick when I ate! But when the tech messed with the unit before it was removed, she got the buzzing out of my tummy and all the way up my back to the middle of my back! It felt so good, I hated when they took it away!!
Went to the doctor on Wednesday...he asked me how long have I been having the increased pain...I told him that I had complained to his Nurse Practitioner for a few months now and that she has told me “He’s not going to give you anything stronger, period”. He said “I’ll have to have a talk with her, I don’t like to see you in the much pain”. He asked if the percocet was working at all anymore and I said not so much...even when I take 2 of them at once. He said “quit taking those, I’m going to give you dilaudid instead, and give you a numbing PATCH to put on your back...leave it on for 12 hours then replace it with another” He wants to see me in 2 weeks to make sure my pain is being manage. I started the dilaudid a few days ago (as soon as I got through the pharmacy drive through) and so far it only helps at night when I take 2 of them with my nerve medicine and my sleeping medicine. I get the idea that the Nurse Practicianer could be losing her job for not talking to the doctor when I said I was in pain and she said I wasn’t getting anything stronger. She didn’t even TALK to the doctor, and I told him she said that and he confirmed that he didn’t know!
Just found out one of the meds the doc wants me on is not covered by my insurance and it is $275 for a one month supply....no way I will be getting that one. :( The medicine the doc wanted me using is a lidocaine patch, 12 hours each patch then replace it. They say since my insurance won’t cover the patch, they will do the cream instead...but I can’t reach my back to rub a cream on and I’m not comfortable asking my teenage son to rub a cream on my nude back (I am really fat). I am on gabapentin for nerve pain. I’m on amitriptiline 50 mg to help me sleep. As for the new medicine...one 2 mg dilaudid doesn’t do it. I take my middle of the night dose at bedtime...so I take 2 at bedtime as well as taking the gabapentin and amitriptiline. I manage to sleep with that cocktail but the rest of the day is still stiff and sore. I’m hoping I can get the patches so I can get some relief! They talk it up like it’s a miracle drug. Maybe I can find out the name of the manufacturer and see if they can help me get them.
Also, my procedure to implant the spinal cord stimulator is set for January 27th...same day surgery, will be home that night. Really look forward to it, though I’m still scared about having the unit in my spine.
Please, keep up the prayers. I appreciate them so much!
Still praying, t. The Lord Be with you, especially tomorrow. My gosh, they even knock animals out for this. That is inhuman.
God Bless you & heal you quickly.
Prayers lifted
Just posted your medical update on the 700 Club Prayer Line.
Father God,
Thank you for the hope we have through Christ Jesus Who won the victory. By His stripes we were healed. We pray for the blood of Jesus to wash over every cell in Trussell’s body to make her whole.
We speak healing to the discs in Trussell’s back as well as her abdomen. Nothing is impossible for You, Lord.
Be with Trussell as she goes through the tests and surgery. May the doctors be amazed at Your handiwork in Trussell’s body. Guide their hands and instruments. Protect Trussell at all times.
We believe that Trussell will be made whole through Christ Jesus. Heal her, Lord.
In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.
Prayers for the Guiding Hand of God.
Thank GOD you are getting that tumor removed!
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Continued prayers for a speedy recovery! Good luck on your surgery.
Thinking of you this morning and praying that the tests that they run will give you and the doctors some answers that can help you be relieved of this horrible pain.
Prayers also that the tumor is removed safely and that you have some normalcy in your life after the surgery heals.
God bless, T! (((hugs)))
Went in for the test and they took a blood sample because I’m on blood thinners and quit them a bit more than a week ago and unfortunately my blood is still too thin and they cancelled my test until the 10th, and I have to stay off the thinners until then, which my doctor is going to be TICKED about. Still have the surgery to remove the tumor on Monday and prayers are definitely appreciated, please add a prayer that the blood is thick enough to go through with it.
It’s thicker than water, or so I’m told...
Hang in there trussel. We’re all hopin’ and prayin’ for you.
Usually a doc/surgeon will require that you be off blood thinners for two full weeks before a procedure. I had to quit even my baby aspirin before cataract surgery. That’s how seriously they take that.
Lord, please consider answering her prayer “please add a prayer that the blood is thick enough to go through with it.”
I hope this domino effect of one thing leading to something else that’s not helpful will end soon! You need help and your body is fighting against you and the doctors!
Prayers that the surgery happens on Monday and that all goes well!
You need a break, kiddo!
Continuing to pray.
Lord, hear our prayer and heal Thy servant from all disease.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.
I wondered how you were doing. Now, that you’ve got time to (& Lord Willing, may have a little more spunk from feeling better), make them knock you out for that myelogram. You will certainly be in my prayers.
Thank you for keeping us informed. Prayers continue...
Thoughts and prayers for you, Trussell.
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