Update on my DRG stimulator Implant. Implanted 12 days ago.

Posted by lorirenee1 @lorirenee1, Jul 21, 2020

Hi all my fellow Neuropathy Warriors, Just wanted to update you on this DRG stimulator in me. Basically, so far, not so good. It seems to help pain in the morning, pain from a 9-10, to about a 5-6, maybe a 4, at times. As the day goes on, pain gets worse. Nights are still bad. Yesterday was the first time I walked outside. I walked around the block twice, and it was wonderful to smell fresh air, use my legs, etc. However, when I came back into my house, I felt like my feet were on fire for a few hours. Another thing that I have noticed in general, is foot exhaustion. Sometimes I feel like I have ran a 35 mile marathon, and that I need endless foot massage. All in all, so far, not real good. Going to my pain doc tomorrow and will also meet my ABBOTT rep there. In hindsight, I really wish I had more good days during the trial of my DRG. I had only 3 improved days; days 7-10, and then, the doc had to remove the DRG due to risk of infection. I wish I had more good sample days!!! I am praying, of course, as my nerves in the lumbar DRG area heal, I will improve. So far, not really worth doing. Saddens me beyond belief. Thank God for Kratom. I just sent my Kratom company a "love letter." I do not know what I would do without that product, and may advocate for Kratom. What the hell! Gotta put my energy into something positive!!! Maybe some chocolate chip icecream, too. Love to each of you, Lori Renee

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I looked it up and understand why the moderators might not like it. Reminds me of the med the president took to keep from getting covid. I would try it!

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@billielynne

I looked it up and understand why the moderators might not like it. Reminds me of the med the president took to keep from getting covid. I would try it!

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Can you explain what Kratom is or does. Thanks!! Sorry for asking so many ?s

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@lorirenee1

@billielynne @jesfactsmon Hi Billie lynne, please private message me if you want to know about Kratom. It is not FDA approved, so moderators would appreciate my not posting about it here, and I love my moderators!!! So, I am LoriRenee1 if you want to know about it. Thanks, Lori

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How do I private message you?

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@bustrbrwn22

How do I private message you?

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Hi @bustrbrwn22 in case Lori @lorirenee1 is gone for a while I will just step in to answer for her if that is OK. To send a private message to Lori, go to the top of this (or any) Connect page and click on the symbol of a postal envelope, toward the right at the top. Click on that and a page will open. Click on "Compose" and put Lori's member name @lorirenee1 in the send to box. Add your subject, write your message where indicated and then hit "Send Message". Hope this help, let me/us know if you have any problems. Best, Hank

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@jesfactsmon

Hi @bustrbrwn22 in case Lori @lorirenee1 is gone for a while I will just step in to answer for her if that is OK. To send a private message to Lori, go to the top of this (or any) Connect page and click on the symbol of a postal envelope, toward the right at the top. Click on that and a page will open. Click on "Compose" and put Lori's member name @lorirenee1 in the send to box. Add your subject, write your message where indicated and then hit "Send Message". Hope this help, let me/us know if you have any problems. Best, Hank

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@jesfactsmon Thanks Hank, for explaining how to message me. I will just go message her now! I know now that she is interested, but thanks so much! Lori

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@bustrbrwn22

How do I private message you?

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@bustrbrwn22 Hi Billie, I just private messaged you, so check your private messages. I am there. LoriRenee1

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@jesfactsmon

Hi @bustrbrwn22 in case Lori @lorirenee1 is gone for a while I will just step in to answer for her if that is OK. To send a private message to Lori, go to the top of this (or any) Connect page and click on the symbol of a postal envelope, toward the right at the top. Click on that and a page will open. Click on "Compose" and put Lori's member name @lorirenee1 in the send to box. Add your subject, write your message where indicated and then hit "Send Message". Hope this help, let me/us know if you have any problems. Best, Hank

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Hi Guys,
When I am using my Samsung Galaxy 10 phone, there is no envelope on the top right of the page. However, I discovered that if I hold my finger down on the Mayo name of the person writing the post above the post, that it will bring me to their profile page and there is an option to send a private message right there. When I am on my Surface tablet however there is an envelope at the top right of the post or any connect page I believe. Blessings, Sunnyflower

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@sunnyflower

Hi Guys,
When I am using my Samsung Galaxy 10 phone, there is no envelope on the top right of the page. However, I discovered that if I hold my finger down on the Mayo name of the person writing the post above the post, that it will bring me to their profile page and there is an option to send a private message right there. When I am on my Surface tablet however there is an envelope at the top right of the post or any connect page I believe. Blessings, Sunnyflower

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@sunnyflower Sunny, you know on my phone near the top of the page there are those 3 lines on the right side? If I tap that it brings up a menu of options, and near the bottom of the list of options it says "messages" and if I tap that it takes me to my private message area. Does it do the same for you? I have a prehistoric Galaxy 5 (ya think it's time I upgrade?) so it might be different for you, not sure. Best, Hank

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@jesfactsmon

@sunnyflower Sunny, you know on my phone near the top of the page there are those 3 lines on the right side? If I tap that it brings up a menu of options, and near the bottom of the list of options it says "messages" and if I tap that it takes me to my private message area. Does it do the same for you? I have a prehistoric Galaxy 5 (ya think it's time I upgrade?) so it might be different for you, not sure. Best, Hank

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No, no 3 lines like usual when I 'm on a Connect post. S

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@sunnyflower

No, no 3 lines like usual when I 'm on a Connect post. S

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@sunnyflower That is kind of odd. Yeah, if I go to the very top I do see the 3 horizontal lines on the right. Wish I was sitting there with you looking at your phone right now. That sure beats all, as far as I can see. I'm sorry Sunny, wish I could do more. Maybe @johnbishop or @colleenyoung has more on this problem of yours. So sorry, Hank

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