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Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Dec 17, 2024 | Replies (7075)Comment receiving replies
@karen00
Good morning!
Ouch! Your issues with your leg sounds painful!! What sort of a doctor cares for this? Has the doctor given you pain meds?
I am a big believer of being your own advocate. I also am a huge believer in doing research to find the best medical care I can. My docs have given me referrals for docs and when I research the doc on multiple sites, the reviews are horrible. I live in Central Florida approximately one hour between Tampa and Disney. How about you?
Yes, walking is a huge issue. My legs don't work well and neither do my feet. The reason I need a neurologist is because my neurosurgeon is concerned about some kind of degenerative disease or something even more serious. It worries me but I have to have faith I will find the best doc possible to care for me.
No, I don't really read very much anymore. I had shingles about 5 years ago. The virus, not the rash, went into my eyes causing a temporary palsy. It did, however, leave me with some visual issues. Even with glasses, my eyes eventually start to sway. I have come to deal with it.
Not great for a person only 63 years old.
So, I try to enjoy and do what I can while I can.
Feel good!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
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I'm so happy to hear that your back pain is better and you're healing well. I'm sorry to hear about your leg and foot problems. Since you live in Florida, can you get your neurosugeon to refer you to the Mayo Clinic there? Perhaps you have already tried, but if not I recommend it. Also consider whether traveling to another state to get a diagnosis and see an excellent doctor sooner would be a good thing to do. I too do a lot of research on physicians before I go to them. I hope you find what you need and get relief from your leg weakness and ankle problems.
@grandmar Hey Ronnie Grandmar! My primary care doctor is caring for my cellulitis. I’m taking care of my knee! I really think an orthopedic doctor needs to look at it, though. Something is wrong that rest isn’t helping. Yes, I am “the researcher”. My friends ask me to do this for them because I love it. I’m sorry about your legs and eyes. You have such a great attitude, though. You’re passing it on to me and I know you don’t even realize it.
I live in Cary, NC which is a suburb of Raleigh. I am extremely lucky because i am about 20 miles from UNC-Chapel Hill hospital and Duke University hospital. Plenty of top notch docs! Can you travel?
We had 7” of snow this past weekend and we’re supposed to have rain this weekend. I wanted to go grocery shopping with my brother but I can’t operate a walker and hold an umbrella simultaneously. At least it’s not that bone chilling cold which is awful for arthritis and fibro! Hope you’re having a good day!........Karen
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@grandmar I didn't know you had shingles Ive never had them but a friend had them on her head it effected her eye.Dont forget to get your shingle shot now have a good day.