After fracturing several vertebrae and a rib, developing arthritis and degenerative disc disease as well, I’ve been through countless MD’s (orthopedists, neurologists, urologists, rheumatologists, etc). I’ve tried chiropractors, physiatrists, physical therapy, TENS, facet joint injections, and RF rhizotomy, without achieving any relief. I’ve used every anti-inflammatory med in the book, and worked my way through pain management programs to the point where they’re pumping me full of oxycontin. The drug, which pharmacists are reluctant to stock, barely addresses the pain and cause a range of unwelcome side effects. I’d just as soon ditch it if I can find something that works. Earlier this year I went through a trial for a morphine pump, at my doctors recommendation, but again, the side effects were monstrous, and I vetoed the idea of committing to a lifetime of drug dependence with a hockey puck sized lump in my belly that would require an abdominal injection of meds every 6-8 weeks.
My pain management MD is referring me to another Doc thursday. Any suggestions as to what I might ask him to consider as an alternative treatment? (alternative as in so far unexplored; I have no faith in herbal remedies, aromatherapy and the like). Don’t know what to do at this point; both the pain and the side effects are unbearable.
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My father has been on several different types of antibiotics over the last two years to treat a rare bacterial infection in his eye. he is so run down now that he was hospitalize and now in a rehab center. Dr saying no physical reason he just has given up. I think is is the long term use of antibiotics and dehyrdation. I cant find any research on the efffect of long term antibiotic use. Anyone know of any simular situations???
I went to therapy a couple days ago and the entire staff was infected with the Swine Flu so then I was place face down on the bed for my back therapy and the entire time I raised my head up to where my chin rested on my wrist and the next day I woke up with neck and back pain from hell, fatigue and chest pain so is it possible I picked up the swine flu or is that I was not fully relaxed during the therapy. I went to urgent care and they didn’t do anything for me no x-ray’s nothing not even medication. The doctor also advised me that I may have caught an STD but I am married and my husband and I get tested regularly and we do not have any such things.
I had surgery on my foot 3 months ago and apparently the Dr. sewed up a nerve during the surgery and I’m having pain.
I tried anti-inflammatories, pain meds, physical therapy and now 2 weeks ago he gave me a cortisone shot. It felt great the first week and now it feels the same as it did before the shot.
I thought cortisone is supposed to work for months? Is it possible it only helped me for a week?
such as eye problems.heart disease.high blood pressure,burns where electrode was placed,chest and arm pain, etc.due to estem physical therapy