To Debbie and Brenda, thanks for taking the time to listen, and for your
advice, and your research for me. It was very kind of both of you. I
went to the pain clinic on 05-13-04. I had intercostal nerve blocks on
t-9 through t-12 in my spine. Since the pain block completely wore off
on Fri, I have had double the pain. I am taking 2 percocet every 4 hrs
just to help take the edge off. I am also now having muscle spasms, or
contractions with sharp shooting pain that I have never had before. The
pain clinic has no answers for me, and they are sending me back to my
family Dr. I feel like no one believes me, and that they all think I am
a hypochondriac. How does everyone work under such heavy medications? I
can be fired for taking controlled substances on the job. I have to
take meds to be able to work. It is such a catch 22 situation. I have
been on desk duty since 11-03. I am not fulfilling the duties for my
job, and I feel like I am letting everyone down at work, and at home. My
family has been very supportive, and I am so fortunate to have them. I
guess that I just feel very low right now. 2 years ago I used to be the
model employee, and now I really can't be counted on at all. How do
other people deal with all of this? I am so ready to throw in the towel,
and quit my job. BUT, we need health insurance, and still have one
teenager at home. What medications, and or treatments are really
working for others? Thanks everyone for listening to me whine. The
coolest thing about this message board is that everyone feels like you
do, and understands what you are going through and doesn't judge you.
THANKS!! Cheryl in Oregon. PS, I appreciate any info that anyone can
send me.