How much pain am I in ?

[mnementh]

Well the answer to that is .... lots.

As some of you might know, I had spinal fusion surgery in July last year. Unfortunately the aftermath included a fair few side effects, huge amounts of pain, severe lack of sleep and having to learn to walk again. Chuck in a hefty bout of depression and I wasn't having a fun time.

Fast forward, and I have the joy of coming off my medication - cue withdrawal symptoms. Body wracked with pain, and other unpleasant things I won't mention here.

Before the operation I noticed pains in my face and chin. When the op happened and I was on painkillers, I forgot about it as it kind of faded into the background - still there but I was concentrating on other things.

Now coming off my medication, the pain has increased, and increased and continued increasing.

I've now been diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia - and no, it's not as fun as it sounds. Massive shocks of pain continuously through-out the day. Some lasting a few seconds, some a lot longer.

I'm really just wondering how much more I can take. I can't sleep - I've lost 2 stone in weight since late last year - I'm kind of a mess.

I've no idea where this post is going really. I guess it's just an outlet to rant/air my woes.

Not looking for sympathy posts, but just for people to understand if I get a little bit ratty in a post, I might not be feeling my best.

At least I can walk again now

 

[Ricker]

Feel better buddy, I have been going through an illness now since 2003. So I am there with ya.

 

[Scary Hair]

Have you thought about a tens machine? Or will that be difficult because of scaring?. Accupuncture maybe as well . Also a mega good pharmacist could have some idea of what is on the market.
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GP's have not got a clue and the consultant is talk to the GP's GGGRRR.

 

[Horhay]

I hope things get better and you start feeling better soon.

 

[zoneism]

If it makes you feel any better, I've been trying to lose 2 stone for a few years now without success so you can count yourself lucky!

Bud, it's good to know you are still here and able to share this with us. Hopefully you can continue to look at all the positive things and it doesn't get much worse for you, as it sounds like you've been through quite an ordeal over the last year.

There's plenty of us here regularly to chat with if you need. Even if we aren't posting we are still here most of the time. This community cares a lot about it's fellow ninjas and hopefully that can help you out to some degree when it gets really tough.

That said, I probably won't be any more useful with my advise than my opening sentence!! Gotta stay positive mate

 

[ocielz]

Damn Mi Amigo, Hope you feel better!!

 

[Troll2Fan]

I know you said that you didn't want sympathy, but I truly hope you start feeling better, and try to stay positive. I know that's easier said than done sometimes, but it's the best advice I can give.

 

[Horhay]

If it makes you feel any better, I've been trying to lose 2 stone for a few years now without success so you can count yourself lucky!

Bud, it's good to know you are still here and able to share this with us. Hopefully you can continue to look at all the positive things and it doesn't get much worse for you, as it sounds like you've been through quite an ordeal over the last year.

There's plenty of us here regularly to chat with if you need. Even if we aren't posting we are still here most of the time. This community cares a lot about it's fellow ninjas and hopefully that can help you out to some degree when it gets really tough.

That said, I probably won't be any more useful with my advise than my opening sentence!! Gotta stay positive mate

Very true, if you need anything don't hesitate to contact us mate!

 

[Naughtius Maximus]

Rob, things could be WAY worse. You could have the happy personality of snooloui or lgans316

FYI my little brother was born blind in his left eye, has a twisted spine, really bad arthritis in all joints, epileptic amongst other things...all diagnosed by the time he was Ten years old. He still fights it each day as im sure you will

 

[mnementh]

Thanks guys, appreciated

Naughtius - I know I'm much better off than a lot of people. I just get down sometimes

 

[zoneism]

I just get down sometimes

We all get down once in a while

Just gotta make sure you get up too

 

[hayemaker]

Ouch. I've only ever had minor back problems due to sport injuries compared to anything like this, so I can only imagine. So you are getting my sympathy even if you don't want it.

Get better mate. Hopefully the forum and collecting offer some relief.

 

[mnementh]

 

[Troll2Fan]

Embedding disabled by YT, so here's the link.

 

[Scary Hair]

Roses need mega heaps of poo to become beautiful.

That is why you need bad **** to make good things grow.

Keep fighting and keep looking something has or will come into existence to help control your symptoms.

Well said zoneism Dusting off is the inportant bit .

Is thire a forum or self help internt baised group that may have some ideas to help mnementh?. I do out of the box practical solutions flower.

 

[digitalbabe]

Hang in there MN-when you need a laugh or cheer you know where we are. Try to find the positivity in life. Stay strong, my man.


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[mnementh]

Stay strong, my man.

DB called me her man

 

[Zero]

I wish you all the best! Try to see the fun things in life! We are all here for you feel bad!

 

[Hooch]

It´s funny (or not) but I often think of how lucky I am. No, this post wont bost you maybe, but sometimes it´s strange how many things we take for certain. We kind of get spoiled and then all of a sudden we moan about having missed the bus or having a cold (manly one).

2009 I worked in Sudan for over a year and that experience changed a lot for me. Meeting people dying in diseases that could easily been cured over here was a bit heartbreaking. I took some time off (too much according to some) and visited orphanages for disabeld kids nobody wanted. I collected money and loads of stuff I donated to them.

No, I am no saint it´s not about that but when I feel low I have to remind myself that I am acctually a lucky guy born in a country where I am free and having access to food, shelter, security, hospital and police etc.

I am not the least saying that you don`t have the right to complain and it might be a cliche, but boy there are people having it way worse then us.

You will bounce back mnementh. Trust your Ninja powers!

 

[tonybsg]

Hey mate, I really hope things get better for you. Stay stong!