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@grandmar so thats why my legs where weak after the back injection I never related it till now but the relief didn't last long I hope your last test shows something that will be positive for you .My upper back is the one giving me pain now I think this is the bulging disc ,neurosurgeon hopefully we,ll help ,here,s hoping for good news for you 🙂
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3 Reactions@Parus that is beautiful is this a pumpkin flower? In my vegie garden Some plants like squash,pumpkins would get a blossom.
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4 ReactionsThe gene site testing I have referred to is by one specific company. If your on Medicare Medicaid or any other kind of government insurance it is 100% covered. I believe if you have private insurance or are uninsured the fees are on a sliding scale based on your income. The Doctor Who did my cheek swab said that only the test for psychotropic meds would be covered by Medicare and that the three other tests for mood drugs ADHD drugs and pain meds would be a separate charge and that the company would contact me and tell me what that was. I never was called and I got all four tests administered and I have not seen a bill. According to one of the sliding fee scale says I had seen I was expecting I might have to pay $150 for the service. It would have been cheaper twice the price for what I learned. Just go on your computer and search under genesight dot-com. There you will find the actual name of the company and a phone number which will allow you to contact them and get any information you need. If you can't find what I'm talking about let me know with a private message and I will find the link and send it to you. Good luck and love and blessings
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5 ReactionsI had injections for back pain years ago. They either did nothing or gave me some relief for 5 or 6 days. It seems like one of those bones they throw you when they really should be prescribing meds but they don't want to. Again I say it. The ultimate solution for back pain is the pain pump inserted in your abdomen with a catheter running up your spine dripping a couple of milligrams of Dilaudid over 24 hours with a little remote control that gives you the possibility of giving yourself even smaller doses when you need them. surgery on my lower back having a disc taken out didn't do much of anything. Having three vertebrae fused in my neck was the most successful surgery I Ever Had other than getting the pump installed. The pump the pump the pump the pump you've got to try the pump. Think about it 3 mg of Dilaudid which is much stronger than morphine, and is 300 times more effective when delivered directly to your spine then when you eat it. I believe it is very close to being synthetic heroin which is absolutely Nature's best painkiller. those shots are painful you're pumping yourself full of chemicals that you don't really know the long term effect of and they really work and no one tries to pass them off as a permanent solution. Good luck love & blessings
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3 Reactions@wsh66 thanks for the information Im going to check it out
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5 Reactions@wsh66
Thank you sharing your story!
Your story came at the most amazing time.
I was moaning and growing in pain all night, disturbing my hubby.
I am not one to pop pain meds very easily.
For years, if I took one, maybe two a month, it was unusual.
Over the last year, I am taking it more and more often, although a lot less than prescribed.
I fear the threat of addiction to opioids.
And since this merely takes off the edge rather than omit the pain, I weigh it very carefully before taking one.
I know that I am not done with options, yet, including additional surgery; I'll know more Tuesday when I have my appointment with my neurosurgeon on Tuesday.
However, I am strongly considering having a discussion with the doc regarding a pain med pump.
I need to do some additional research first
Thanks again,
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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3 Reactions@lioness
Good Morning,
Please remember that I am not a medical person, I can just share my experiences.
(Although after all I have gone through, I wonder if I can get my medical degree for experience only. LOL)
I hope you also get some answers from your neurosurgeon.
Here's to hope for us all...……….
Ronnie (GRANDMAR)
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5 Reactions@grandmar
Hi Ronnie: You are wise to explore as many options as you can to deal with your pain! Being able to look outside-the-box is an important quality to achieve both mental and physical health. I do admire how you approach your health problems!
Teresa
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2 Reactions@hopeful33250
Thank you Teresa!
Have a great day!
Ronnie
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2 Reactions@lioness This is a Nasturtium bloom It is similar to some of the squash blooms. I have a small secret garden which is so full of color with varying hues of greens. It is lush!!! I only grow flowers now and appreciate how they respond to my kindness and reward me daily with their beauty. Helps my attitude too...Those of us with chronic pain do our best to remain positive. The flowers help me. Is there something that helps you?
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