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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / February 2007Please Help?
Hello, Not a Newbie, off and on, for the past two months, excruciating pain on my left hip, ( the two need to be replaced) went to my Rheumatologist Monday, he gave me two shots of steroid, usually the shots relieve the pain, this time, nothing, put me on Daypro, and Neurotin, no relief, what is Neurotin to begin with, read about it, says its for seizures. Can any of you tell me what works for you, the doc told me I had inflammation of the bursa, but the pain goes always down to my leg. Please give me some feedback. Ladybug. Hiya! If the shots aren't helping you really need to see the orthopedic surgeon who will be replacing your hips and to get that process moving forward. Neurontin is Rx'd off label for nerve pain. For me it works excellently. The Daypro is for inflammation (if you have bursitis, it's to settle that down) and the Neurontin is for the nerve pain that radiates down your leg. Anti-inflams and most opiates don't work for nerve pain...that's why the seizure med.which works only on nerves. Go see that surgeon, tho'...waiting to get the hip replaced is guaranteed to do nothing for your pain. Hugs from Rosie  Signature"If you wanna get it done, you gotta fight for yourself." -- Meat Loaf, Bat Outta Hell II > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Ladybug. Thank you Rosie, I am waiting for the consultation with the surgeon, nothing help anymore, I got Neurotin on Monday and was afraid to take it, I will tonight. > Hiya! > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >> >> Ladybug. You're welcome! I'd say break a leg but that would prolly be rude in this instance. Best of luck on that consult and don't take no for an answer...if ya need it replaced you need it replaced NOW.:-) ReHugs from Rosie Signature"If you wanna get it done, you gotta fight for yourself." -- Meat Loaf, Bat Outta Hell II > Thank you Rosie, I am waiting for the consultation with the surgeon, nothing > help anymore, I got Neurotin on Monday and was afraid to take it, I will [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] > >> > >> Ladybug. Hi Ladybug, Sorry to hear about your hip pain. I take Neurontin. It is an anti- convulsant that is used for pain and for nerve damage. I take the smallest dose at night and it does help some with my nerve pain. I can't take more than that because it can really make you sleepy, give you a zoned out feeling, etc. Please start off slow then build up if you need too. It has helped a lot of people but everyone can't take it. debbie m. > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Ladybug. Thanks debbie, that's the feeling I don't like, zone out, spacy, just tell me when you get up in the morning, I like to know if all those feelings are gone? I have the 300mg capsules. > Hi Ladybug, > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] >> >> Ladybug. just ((((((((((((((((((ladybug)))))))))))))). it's no fun when pain runs amok. since you are already scheduled for consult and since rosie already said what i was thinking, i'll just offer my hugs. kate Hello, Not a Newbie, off and on, for the past two months, excruciating pain on my left hip, ( the two need to be replaced) went to my Rheumatologist Monday, he gave me two shots of steroid, usually the shots relieve the pain, this time, nothing, put me on Daypro, and Neurotin, no relief, what is Neurotin to begin with, read about it, says its for seizures. Can any of you tell me what works for you, the doc told me I had inflammation of the bursa, but the pain goes always down to my leg. Please give me some feedback. Ladybug. kate, I can use a bunch of hugs, they are absent in my house, my husband thinks the pain is in my head, and I have no Family left, I believed I had told all that in one of my previous visit in your wonderful group, you a a bunch of great people, Ladybug > just ((((((((((((((((((ladybug)))))))))))))). it's no fun when pain runs > amok. since you are already scheduled for consult and since rosie already [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Ladybug. kate, I can use a bunch of hugs, they are absent in my house, my husband thinks the pain is in my head, and I have no Family left, I believed I had told all that in one of my previous visit in your wonderful group, you a a bunch of great people, Ladybug well, dang! here, (((((((((((((((ladybug)))))))))))))) there are plenty of hugs for you around here. you have a family now.<smile> kate > just ((((((((((((((((((ladybug)))))))))))))). it's no fun when pain runs > amok. since you are already scheduled for consult and since rosie already [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Ladybug. >I can use a bunch of hugs, they are absent in my house, my husband thinks >the pain is in my head, and I have no Family left, I believed I had told all >that in one of my previous visit in your wonderful group, you a a bunch of >great people, ((((((((((((((((((Ladybug)))))))))))))))))))))))) Gentle hugs so as not to cause more pain. --- Joan > kate, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Ladybug ((((((((((((((((ladybug))))))))))))))) I'm coming in late, but seeing this tells me it's still good to add my hugs. Any chance of dragging your husband along to the orthopod with you? If you can get him in with you to hear what the doctor says, maybe he'll believe in your pain - though some still don't like to see it as they find it too overwhelming themselves. (so how do we live with it?) SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Thanks for the much needed hugs from everybody. I did drag him once, and he was really listening, I was telling myself that's yet he will understand, yeah we got out of the office, and after few minutes he told me, quote *That Doctor is a quack* no hope what so ever. Hugs back. Ladybug. >> kate, >> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > your pain - though some still don't like to see it as they find it too > overwhelming themselves. (so how do we live with it?) > Thanks for the much needed hugs from everybody. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Ladybug." ((((((((Ladybug)))))))))) I seem to remember that there was a suit (or a glove or something) that you could get for people to wear so they could understand what it is like to have arthritis. Maybe your hubby could wear that around for a couple of weeks & see how you feel every day. Try Googling arthritis suit - I think that's how I found it originally. Plantmistress don't give up on him - it takes a bit to understand the pain - might have to drag him off to counselling or with you to one of your doctor's appointments. It is tough to feel alone though. Is there a good support group around that is for support and not for whining? It might not be for pain but maybe a quilting group or knitting group (even if you just sit) or a book club or maybe just a chair exercise group? For me at first the Arthritis Self Management Program was a lifesafer. I went on to facilitate classes for a couple of years and got as much support out of the classes I facilitated as anything. Of course we want you to stick around here too but nothing takes the place of a friend for coffee - I know that. In the meantime - I will pour the cup if you tell me what you take in it. Just as an aside when I was at my worst I used to time my trips to the end of the driveway to get the mail when I saw someone was coming to get theirs. It allowed me to interact with someone each day - even if it was just a smile for them and a hello. When I could I went for coffee on my own and people watched. The coffee shop staff knew me and soon so did all the customers. Even now I go for breakfast every day - it is my 1 hour of energy and it fulfills my social needs (not my pocket book needs but can't have everything.) Take care and a gentle hug Ladybug, Kelly > kate, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> >> Ladybug. Thank you Kelly, your email is so sweet, I live in GA and before I came to the US, 32 years ago had heard of Southern hospitality, have not found it yet, a group would be a good idea and I will look into it. I take cream and sugar, thank you. I love to read, that's what really helps me, I have few friends who still have a job, how lucky, I used to be a Nurse's aide and love it, taking care of people and listening to them, those were the Days. Gentle hugs. Ladybug. > don't give up on him - it takes a bit to understand the pain - might have > to drag him off to counselling or with you to one of your doctor's [quoted text clipped - 55 lines] >>> >>> Ladybug. Ladybug, where in GA do you live? I'm a born & bred GA peach, wrinkled but still sweet. I'm sorry you haven't found that southern hospitality. We moved from GA when I was 17 and I married soon afterward, but I lived in Savannah for a number of years; now live in Montgomery, AL. Nice to see you here. Gwen > Thank you Kelly, your email is so sweet, I live in GA and before I came > to the US, 32 years ago had heard of Southern hospitality, have not found [quoted text clipped - 65 lines] >>>> >>>> Ladybug. Gwen, I lived in Augusta for the past 20 years, also in Columbia, SC, and Texas, , I love Savannah and used to go very often, never been to Alabama, my husband is from Tennessee, so we go there for the holidays. Since Augusta is a military town, people come and go all the time, and with everything happens all over the place, people are more cautious, and I can understand that, where is the time where people could leave their door unlocked at night. Thank you for the sweet email. Ladybug. > Ladybug, where in GA do you live? I'm a born & bred GA peach, wrinkled > but still sweet. I'm sorry you haven't found that southern hospitality. [quoted text clipped - 72 lines] >>>>> >>>>> Ladybug. Then that is what you could do if you loved it. Visit a home nearby, drink a cup of coffee and listen. They will listen back and that means everything. My sister would love to have you near her assisted living home (but she lives in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Bet you would find some sweeties who just need a friend (I know not the same! but close.) In the meantime the coffee is poured with cream and sugar and a Nice cookie on the side. Ah books - what kind do you like? We always have and look for referrals. I am reading Kathy Reichs right now having just finished Catherine Coulter's latest FBI thriller (love her books). Of course I have also read all of the Diane Chamberlain books and most of the MIRA books out there in paperback (Diane is one of our resident authors!). and yes I quietly read Harlequin romances where my pain is high - don't need to concentrate and they always turn out that the good guy wins. Welcome, Kelly > Thank you Kelly, your email is so sweet, I live in GA and before I came > to the US, 32 years ago had heard of Southern hospitality, have not found [quoted text clipped - 65 lines] >>>> >>>> Ladybug. Kelly, About books, I like so many, the last one was Flag or our Fathers,I had see the movie, so good, and had to learn more about the history, I like Grisham, Patterson, Denis Lehane, he wrote the book that make a very good movie I think, Mystic River, also true events books, Marley and me was so good, anyway if you do need some let me know, they are gathering dust, my husband hates to read, his thing is TV, wrestling, NASCAR, and Football meaning his team only. Books take you away for a while and make you almost forget about the pain. Ladybug hugs. Hi Ladybug. Know what you mean. Most of the "strokes" I get are from this newsgroup and AMF. I guess you gotta be "one" to understand one. Gentle hugs, Nanny > kate, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] >> >> Ladybug. |
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