Sorry, I haven't been around much. I am currently in guinea pig stage with my doctor. I used to do this once a year with my pm but now my gp has gone to a chronic pain seminar so she wants to try new things too. Luckily I have tried most of the meds she wants to give me. Last week she gave me noritriptyline. It made me so dizzy that last night I fell in the kitchen and bruised my tailbone. At least I hope it's just a bruise...it hurts like heck!!! I called this morning and she said that I no longer have to take that med but she has another one lined up for me when I see her next. She has also changed the dosage of my bt med(which I suggested months ago) and implemented a yearly ua.
I've also been worrying about my brother who has colon cancer. He finished his 5 weeks of chemo and radiation and has an appointment with the surgeon on Wed. I've already warned my family that if his surgery is anywhere near Thanksgiving that I will be at the hospital and they will just have to celebrate without me. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Have missed you all so very much. I would list your names but I'm afraid I'd forget someone and hurt their feelings so.....you all know who you are....right?
Take care, Mush
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undiagnosed lung and back pain after pneumonia in '03, tmj, migraines,(two failed surgeries for) Kienbock's disease
Sorry to hear about things Mush. Hope you're feeling better. Also, sorry to hear about your brother....When it rains, it pours doesn't it?
Any reason for the change in regimen? I'm all for new things, but like you said, being a guinea pig is a different story. Hope you adjust ok to the noritriptyline. I don't have any experience with it, so I can't offer any suggestions.
The reason for the change...she went to a seminar and now wants to try all the new things she learned...even though I've already tried most of them with my pm.
Actuall when I called to tell her I had fallen she said I could stop the nortriptiline immediately....and she has another med for me to try when I see her next. YIPEE!!
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undiagnosed lung and back pain after pneumonia in '03, tmj, migraines,(two failed surgeries for) Kienbock's disease
Mush, I am so sorry, that must hurt like heck. I had one when I was a teen, to many years ago to remember much,lol. I was put on an antidepressant that did the same to me. Had to hold on to the walls to walk. With each one had something happen so never went on another.
My prayers are with you for your brother, so sad.
Good luck & take care of that tail of yours,lol. Make sure you ask your doctor what to expect of the next med she has lined up for you to try. God bless, Sammy
Thanks Sammy and yes, I will most definitely be asking about all possible side effects!!! I will also be telling her how I'm not crazy about messing with the plan we have now. It works relatively well and I don't have time for side effects. I have a family to take care of and school to attend(which I'm failing).
That's funny that it was an antidepressant that made you dizzy....nortriptyline (sorry I'm too lazy to check the spelling...the bottle is all the way in the kitchen!)is a tricyclic antidepressant used in low doses for pain. My hubby used to take amytriptiline for nerve pain but it never made him dizzy. Lyrica also made me dizzy but it was more of a feeling that the room was spinning. This is feeling faint and lightheaded. I don't think I lost consciousness when I fell but I was really out of it for a minute. Luckily my hubby was right there and made sure I didn't hit my head.
Anyway.....no more guinea pig. I say that now but you know that whatever my doctor offers I will try because I want the magic cure and I don't want her to take away my pain meds which she might do if I stop cooperating.
Oh well. Thanks for listening.~Mush
Sammy, how is your burning scapular pain? Today mine feels like someone is trying to cut out my scapula with a serrated knife. Fun!
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undiagnosed lung and back pain after pneumonia in '03, tmj, migraines,(two failed surgeries for) Kienbock's disease
Sorry about the tailbone. I cracked mine toboggining (sp?) when I was in my early twenties. It still aches when the weather is bad. It's hard, because you can't really do anything to "fix" it. It just takes time.
I can relate to what's going on with your brother. It is so strange that so many people are being hit with this. But, I guess it's not ours to understand. All we can do is pray for the best and be whatever we can be for our loved ones.
Take care my friend. You and your brother and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I may not be on much, but I promise I'll do whatever I can to support you, when I log on. Hugs to you, sweetie. Take care of yourself. God Bless, CMP/MM
Take care my friend. You and your brother and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I may not be on much, but I promise I'll do whatever I can to support you, when I log on. Hugs to you, sweetie. Take care of yourself. God Bless, CMP/MM
Right back at you, Girl!!!
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undiagnosed lung and back pain after pneumonia in '03, tmj, migraines,(two failed surgeries for) Kienbock's disease
