Covid may be messing with my DRG Trial

Hi to all of my friends here. I just had to share excellent news. Thursday, June 11th, I am finally scheduled for my DRG trial. I am the poster child for "the squeaky wheel gets the grease!" I have made an utter pest of myself to get this trial, and finally, they were all sick of hearing me on the phone. I also realized I had political connections that I forgot about, and used them, ie., the President of Illinois Bone and Joint in Illinois, to get help. Clout works here in Illinois!!! I was finding myself drifting over to committing suicide sights, states in which Euthanasia is legal, etc., etc. I am in a dark place right now. If I did not know my real, happier self, I would be in big trouble right now. There is only so much pain I could take. Sensory pain nerves never shut off with me, and at about an 8-10 level, no exaggeration. Anyway, my fellow Neuropathy warriors....I am blessed to know that this is going to happen. I am blessed to feel I have such good people here. Stay safe, and I will keep everyone updated as I know more.....Love, Lori Renee

@lorirenee1 Yes I'm still going. I begin the program June 18th. Getting closer! Also, good for you for being persistent with getting your trial. I've always preached to my kids that a closed mouth doesn't get fed.

@rwinney Rachel, I am so glad you are still going!!!! You are living the example of a closed mouth does not get fed. You keep fighting, searching....WE HAVE TO!!!!!!!! I am just so glad you are going!!!!!!! MWA!!!! Lori Renee

I'm delighted for you, @lorirenee1

Having passed through a long period of suicidal ideation myself, I know the feelings that accompany it. It's brutal. The brainache, hopelessness, emptiness. So many facets.

I have an appointment with a neurospecialist on the 11th, to move, possibly, toward a DRG implant. I'll be thinking of you, and praying that it will bring you relief. Chronic, intractable, 8-10 pain is hellish. Who can fully understand it until it's experienced? We don't wish it even on our enemies.

I remember the week of my SCS trial. It was euphoric! I had forgotten what it felt like not to be in so much pain. I trust that your trial will be the beginning of a new life with controlled pain. I'm certainly looking forward to reading all about it. In the meantime, while thoughts of suicide may intrude your mind, you now have a great goal to stay alive for.

But I don't want to make this note about death. I want it to be one of encouragement and celebration and support. Countdown from ten days!!

Jim

Lori this is thrilling news! You come up in conversations between my wife and I periodically in relation to your hoped for DRG procedure and the frustration you have been having getting it scheduled. This really seems like it might be a breakthrough for you as well as many others hopefully including my Linda. We are so thankful that you are now on the road toward possible blessed relief and also many others waiting to hear your results now have a little more hope as well. Very very exciting news. Let's hope there is now an impending end to your desperation and suffering. God bless you!

Jim, I hope DRG becomes an incredible answer for you, Lori and others. I know my wife has occasional thoughts of taking matters into her own hands and ending the madness once and for all but fortunately for her (and me) these are fleeting, helped by her having periods of reduced pain levels from time to time, being 8-10 on the bad days but seemingly always getting a day with a fair bit of time spent in 2-4 land with brief periods of complete respite. As bad as it is for her she knows it could be worse, if from nothing other than hearing descriptions by fellow sufferers on Connect. I liked your statement elsewhere about how the words "chronic pain" do not begin to describe what this is all about. I pray that DRG can be a possible answer for sufferers of this pernicious, insidious torment.

@lorirenee1 Thank you my friend. One day closer to your June 11th date! 🌈🌟😁 Smiles all the way. XO

@jesfactsmon @jimhd Hi Hank, Hi Jim! Thanks so much for your good wishes. I hope and pray that my experience on June 11th with the DRG will help you guys! I am hoping to post daily during my trial week, to help you. Please remember though, that each of us are different. Man. I do not want to add insult to injury! Last night I think I overdosed on marijuana, somehow, and it was frightening. Pain was not being controlled, and I wound up with too much in my system. No way to live. I just cannot wait to do this thing. HOLY CRAP!!!!! I tend to swear when I am excited. This is a joyful thing!!!! Thanks guys, and Jim, let me know what your doc says. Lori Renee

Let's hope that soon it will be the case that when you OD on marijuana it will only be because you were having too much FUN and not too much PAIN! We are all rooting for you kiddo. Stay calm, Hank

@jesfactsmon Hank, You're the best. On a happy note, just had my 2 year mammogram, and I am all clear. Boobies normal. I intend to never smoke marijuana after the trial, ever again. Find the stuff gross. Kiss your wife, Hank. Will keep you updated.... Lori Renee