You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers up for healing.
O Father who lends comfort to the sick and strength to those in need, grant Thy goodness and mercy to one who is in all of our hearts. This we ask in the name of He who suffered for us and led us to the light. Amen.
Nothing we experience on this earth is permanant - it’s a passing through. Keep your eyes on Jesus, Trussell. He is the Great Physican.
Father God,
May the healing presence of Holy Spirit flow through Trussell. Give him rest and peace that passes understanding at this time. Relieve his pain.
Thank you that the new device that will be inserted in his body. Give his doctor and nurses wisdom as they treat him.
In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.
Father God,
You promise in Psalm 138:8 that You will perfect that which concerns us.” We ask in the name of Jesus that you will perfect the pain medications in Trussell that she will be pain-free and will have fullness in life. Amen.
Well, I’ve been reprogrammed. I have the right hip, both legs, the lower 1/3rd of my back programmed. I am now able to sleep on my right side which is how I am most comfortable. I am still having to take the dilaudid, gabapentin and amitriptiline and if I don’t take it, the pain gets so bad I cry. My legs feel better, but from what I can gather, the back will never be free from pain. It doesn’t even seem to have lessened the pain in my back. I get better coverage when I lean back. It seems to dig deeper into the nerve and nearly locks me up in that position with the strength of the electrical impulse.
The doctor says my nerve damage is really bad and that causes them problems for programming, they can’t find the location for the nerves. I didn’t know the nerves change places... If they can’t get me the relief, soon...I’m going to have the unit removed. This isn’t good when I need relief in certain areas and they won’t work with me as long as needed. One of the technicians always seems to be in a hurry, but the other one actually spent time with me and made sure the right hip was added to the other areas that were already covered.
I have an appointment to see my doc on the 27th for my hands and arms. Things are weak and painful, lots of numbness, tingling, like they are waking up from being asleep but yet so numb I don’t know what to do to make them feel better. It took me over 20 minutes to get up my ramp after checking the mail a few days ago...I thought I wasn’t going to make it. I can’t close my right hand to grip anything and that makes it really difficult to propel my chair. I kept looking around for someone who could help me get up the ramp, but there was nobody driving by or walking their dogs at that time. For the last 2 days, the mail person has delivered the mail to me at the door so I don’t have to go out to the box. It seems as though she plans to do that constantly, so as long as she is working the route, I shouldn’t have to go to the box...that would be awesome. I’m thinking the doctor may recommend an electric chair or a scooter since I am having so many issues.
Anyway...long enough update for you all? Sorry for bending your ear so much. Hugs to the best prayer warriors ever! God Bless you all!
FMCDH(BITS)
Praying for you, trussell.
Also check www.goodrx.com for possible coupon/s for your meds and patch. Free site. I save $200/month on needed meds for a family member who has no insurance. It’s worth looking at.
If you want to reduce weight (with absolutely zero exercise) I can’t recommend the “juice fast” enough. I’m 5 days into it, have barely felt hungry and not weak at all, and have dropped 13 pounds. My fiancee and brother are having similar results. This was all inspired by the movie “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead”.
READ THE SIDE EFFECTS
http://www.rxlist.com/lidoderm-side-effects-drug-center.htm
With your health I’d advise against it.
Flector Patch is pretty much the same, USELESS to boot. Neither have enough adhesive to attach properly. COLD too.
Suggest Hot Hands, the small ones 8 hrs of heat in a portable heating pad. BUT IT in a pot holder pouch, so skin does not burn. IF you can still find them. Might have to go Amazon to get. Local Walmart’s sold out due to extreme cold weather.
Lyrica anti-epileptic http://www.rxlist.com/lyrica-side-effects-drug-center.htm
50% SIDE EFFECT FAILURE RATE
Often used beside Lyrica.
Gabapentin Side Effects anti-epileptic
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/gabapentin-side-effects.html
Savella http://www.rxlist.com/savella-side-effects-drug-center.htm
Cymbalta mind fogging, fatigue joint & muscle pain
http://www.rxlist.com/cymbalta-side-effects-drug-center.htm
Xanax mind fogging, fatigue, joint & muscle pain
http://www.rxlist.com/xanax-side-effects-drug-center.htm
Prayers for relief. Pain is awful. God Bless,
Trussell, I continue to pray as hard as I can.
I have improvised applying ointment or cream to my back with an old (but not too rigid) rubber spatula (bowl scraper). Worked fine in a pinch, and I happened to have one that had an extra long handle.
Praying for you to find lasting pain relief!
FMCDH(BITS)
did you stop trying the gluten-free diet?