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@jw9 .Do you suffer with chronic migraine along with the tinnitus? I’m 8 1/2 years post treatment and have been receiving Botox for my migraine over the past few years. Last week my PA decided since I have no relief from the migraine she will inject my Botox into my neck (back and front) because my neck is extremely tight due to radiation. Anyway, that was last Wednesday and I have slept so much better since then. She also had me purchase a Shiatsu neck and back messager from Amazon ($26.00). I used the messager Thursday night and Friday morning, yes it hurt like hell but in a great way if that makes sense.?
I’ve been living with a 9-10 pain level for my migraine and neck, no my neck is probably a 3 and migraine is more like a chronic headache…. I hope it remains that way! As for tinnitus, it’s still there and as loud as ever! 🤷‍♂️
I noticed that you are no longer working as a nurse, I too was not able to return to my profession and had to go on disability. Many people don’t understand how cancer and treatment affects everyone differently. Even simple things like cleaning house, lawn care, snow removal etc take a toll on our bodies. Anyway, at least we are Alive!
MOJO

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@mojo244
I really appreciate all you shared! Not many people would understand why I might need "support" after all these years being a survivor. You are absolutely right about the migraines! I had to go back and read my post because I didn't remember writing about migraines. I saw a neurologist who finally helped me by prescribing a migraine medication that relaxes the muscles of the spine (rizatriptan) and a muscle relaxer that is usually for people with MS. It works mainly with the muscles along the spine. (Baclofen) So I thought, that's different. And I've gotten relief.
I was a chemo nurse, and really didn't know about radiation! Now I'm continuing to learn.
I agree, as much as we struggle, we are alive.
jw9