Bad Pain Day - Pain Management Message Board

hessie28 · 04-08-2008, 04:17 PM

Today seems to be the worst day of pain so far after the Radio Frequency. Let's hope it is the worst and gets better tomorrow. I decided to go for a walk because I figured I am stiff and out of shape. Bad idea. I used the cane. I could barely walk. So I just walked very slow with my IPOD on. I came home and popped my Oxycodone. It is starting to take the edge off. If I sit on the couch all day and do absolutely nothing that is the only time the pain is not bad. Too bad life is not that easy. Have to function. Things have to get done. I'm trying to get ambition to get up and make dinner. Even the simple things are just too much these days. I'm just venting. At least they say it is warming up so that is good. I feel better when it is warm and sunny outside. Gives you a little boost. Hope everyone is feeling better.

brianpain33 · 04-08-2008, 05:28 PM

I am so sorry that you are not feeling up to par. Trust me I have been there recently and I am barely feeling better today at least energy wise since I took the sublingual b vitamin. I would say take it slow and easy and try not to do things but I know this is somewhat hypocritical considering how I push and push myself and overdue thing. It is definitely easier said than especially when you live by yourself like I do. I will pray for you hessie28 ok.

brian

cmpgirl · 04-08-2008, 05:29 PM

Hey Hessie: I'm sorry this has been such a difficult process. It always irritates me that we have to endure so many side effects from meds and recouperation periods from procedures that are supposed to give us relief from the pain. I know with many of the modalities that are used to give us pain relief there is a lot of that "going to feel worse before it gets better" factor. But I just wish someone out there could come up with a med or procedure that truly worked right away, without all of the debilitating stuff that comes with it.

I was looking at my "drug store" of meds this a.m. and just shook my head. There is not one bottle that doesn't say, "this medication may cause drowsiness". It's such an annoying trade off for the ability to function on a somewhat "normal" level.

Bless your heart for making the effort to get out of the house and get some fresh air and exercise. Please just make sure you continue to take it slow and listen to your body, so that you don't do more harm. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that we're all here for you. Take care of yourself and God Bless, cmpgirl

Arthr Itis · 04-08-2008, 07:10 PM

Hello Hessie. I'm sorry you are having a bad pain day. I know what your talking about with the sitting all day. If that's all I do then the pain is almost bearable. Unfortunately I have to do things for myself and I don't want to waist my life away just sitting on my butt. Also the more I sit the worse my overall health gets so it's important to get up and get moving.
Fred

stymie82 · 04-08-2008, 08:12 PM

Hi Hessie, yes there's always a trade-off when trying to be active and keeping in some semblance of fitness. I can't walk for exercise at all, but can ride a stationary or even a regular bike moderately for about 45 minutes. I searched on the net for "big, comfy, bike seat" and bought two-one for my wife and one for me. It's been misty, foggy, rainy for the last four days and I had cabin fever really bad. We decided to forget the rain and go riding today in a really safe, traffic-free, neighborhood down by the sound. We got wet, but had a great time. I took a little extra breakthrough meds before and after, so far I think it was a good idea. I need to keep exercising as I was gaining a pound a week because I was really active before my disability and this is new to me.
Hope you are able to get out more as the weather warms and that your pain level eases up so that you can enjoy it. I lived for a few years in Norwood, almost a neighbor to Dumont. It's a very lovely, quiet corner of bustling Bergen County. may the Lord richly bless you.