Posted by Renee N on February 8, 2000, at 18:28:19
In reply to Still Hanging On, Still Here.....!, posted by Michael on February 8, 2000, at 15:42:11
> Saw my family doc today, He prescribed xanax, ambien
> for sleep, and of course more pain meds. Cannot do without
> pain meds.Called my orthopedic surgeon again just to make sure
> he said I was inoperable. Ive heard of a symptomatic problem
> that says I may be intolerable to pain to some degree thats whyI
> have become so disabled from extensive degenerative disc disease.
> I just let it go to long before doing something.
> I read about a selaxine,selaxtine or something like that for
> people with suicidal tendencies, asked my doc about it
> he said I will become like a vegetable, used for pschosis and schizophrenia
> (did I spell it right) Anyway Im still here.
> Thank God. I tied a knot in my rope and hanging on for dear LIFE.
> I do need help, more than what im getting now. People don't seem
> to understand when I say suicide, like I have for years
> It will happen on the spur of the moment.
> PRAY FOR ME. My God I need help. People don't understand chronic pain either....
Thanks for keeping us updated. You're right, I don't think we can understand chronic pain. I had a horrible headache and neckache for two weeks when I started on Effexor and had a sinus infection at the same time. I couldn't stand it. I also felt guilty for being so helpless and needy. I don't know how anyone with chronic pain could not be depressed. Are the pain meds your doctor gave you now any different than what you have been taking? It seems like there must be something that could help you more. I wish I knew something to tell you to help, but all I can do is offer an ear and a shoulder via the net. God bless you.
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