Thanks guys. I'm pretty good actually about staying on top of the pain meds, but right now I don't think they are adequate. But my pain med doc says he does not want to up them yet, because we need to see if the SI joint injections work. Which makes sense, but meanwhile, after 4 hours of relief from the injections (the temporary marcain, or whatever he used), I am still waiting for the longer relief to kick in. I am so sick of the pain. I have been so depressed, I cannot tell you. Those 4 hours of relief are such a tease. Suddenly you feel normal, only to have it snatched away again. Interesting Liz, that you should mention that SI joint belt. I have been googling them on line, but wasn't sure what would be the top quality one. You believe it is The Boa? I will definitely look into it, no matter the price. I am desperate.
Thank-you again for the support, and Dave, I am so sorry you are dealing with pain again too. I hate, hate, hate, hate, pain!
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CindyLou
bicycle accident 6/19/01
2 compression fractures, T12, L1;
vertibroplasty @ above levels, 9/15/01
4/06 hip labral tear repair
4/07 Lumbar ProDisc replacement by Dr. B., 3 levels; L3-6
7/2/08 ALIF of L6-S1
7/30/08 Removed bone cement.
8/7/08 Diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, pleurisy, pleural effusion.
3/10/09 right SI Joint Fusion; seeing light at end of tunnel, for first time in 8 years!!
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