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@lorirenee1

@jimhd Hi Jim, So sorry your appointment with your neurosurgeon went so poorly. I guess she sees herself as a surgeon, period. To not address the reason you had your surgery is pathetic, and how she lives with herself is beyond me. My breast surgeon once told me she became specifically a breast surgeon because it is a more compassionate area within the surgical profession. She is a hugger, a little love. I feel blessed to have had her. I do hope that your current stimulator manages to again give you some relief, as it really does sound that the DRG is wrong for you. It really is for a lower extremity, specific body part. Sometimes I just feel it's all hog wash, and we are here, alone. Terrible attitude, I have sometimes. But the whole area of pain treatment is so limited. I hope your visit to the neurologist is a good one. At least you are going! I have kind of given up on them. I do my foot exercises religiously as the neuropathy has damaged my foot muscles. I am determined not to be in a wheel chair. Anyway, thanks so much for sharing. I am happy that at least, the surgery itself, went well in terms of healing and not getting infected. Keep us further informed, Lori Renee

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Oct 10, 2020

Thank you, @lorirenee1

I really appreciate your input in various discussions. I know that the neurologist will start me on Cymbalta, but I don't know if I can expect any more.

Constant, unrelenting ( @sunnyflower word) pain at almost any level wears a person down. I know that lots of people have way more pain than I do, but I'm the one feeling my pain. I try not to say anything about it to my wife unless she asks, but she can't miss the signs. I know I'm not the perfect companion. She doesn't understand why I still feel a need to have a therapist.

The first time we met the neurosurgeon we were delighted and impressed. I don't know what changed. She just seemed to want me to shut up and leave.

I've been moving toward getting off morphine, but I don't think I can stand the pain, especially at night. I'm going to take it tonight. And I didn't do anything outside today because of rain. I guess I should get back to the prescribed dose before I add Cymbalta to the mix. I've learned that it doesn't work to make more than one medication change at a time.

Until I was 60, I never experienced non-stop pain for very long at a time. I surely have a greater empathy for others in pain.

Gotta go take a couple of pills so they'll be kicking in when I get in bed in an hour.

Have rest tonight, Lori.

Jim

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