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scaredykat · 10-25-2008, 01:21 PM

Hi Guys, It's been a while since I've been on this forum.

I went to the Dr's yesterday about my arms. They been really bothering me again the past few weeks. I got bad news that I now have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in my right arm now too. So now it's both of them. This really sucks.

When i raise either arm up the the air a certain way I lose the pulse in my wrist. That's how the Dr. found i have it in my right arm too. I'm really depressed about this today. I didn't want to get out of bed this morning. It's really messing with my head. This is one of the biggest reasons for my daily drinking at the end, feeling sorry for myself. For those that don't know or remember i got this condition from my 1st husband that was very abusive.

Anyway, the Dr. put me back on prescription drugs. I'm now taking Celebrex. I'm actually nervous about taking anything. I was on Vioxx a few years ago before the FDA took them off the market. Celebrex is a similar drug. I'm on this cause i told the Dr. I didn't want any drugs that are narcotics or muscle relaxers where I'm in recovery. So, i am able to take tylenol for pain with my Celebrex.

Well, i guess that it. I just wanted to share all this where I'm really depressed about all this today.

Barb

**Impurrfect** · 10-25-2008, 01:26 PM

((((Barb))))

I'm so sorry, sweetie. I don't really "belong" on this forum, as I don't have chronic pain, but wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and sending you BIG hugs and prayers!

Amy

lizw · 10-25-2008, 05:12 PM

Take it easy.

I have MS and my body invents new symptoms all the time.

Most recently my whole left side feels really weird and the other night I thought my left hand was turning into a claw.

I try not to spend too much time thinking about it as it just gets me upset and I just try my best on a day to day basis.

scaredykat · 10-25-2008, 10:09 PM

Thanks amy for caring.

Thanks Liz. Feeling a little better tonight. I chaired at my home group tonight which helped. I always feel better after being at my home group. My sponser was there tonight too and i was able to talk to her.

I guess i just have to learn acceptance with this just like i do with my alcoholism.

Latte · 10-25-2008, 11:49 PM

Have you considered a pain clinic? They often have some great ideas on how to relieve pain, even without narcotics. In fact, they may even be more excited about treating someone who isn't interested in narcotics at all.

My prayers are with you.

scaredykat · 10-26-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latte

Have you considered a pain clinic?

Thanks Latte. Actually my sponser just suggested this last night after the meeting. So that's another option for me to look into. I'm not sure what we have around here.

My Dr. also told me i might have to go back to PT again too. That doesn't cure me but it does help. At the moment we're waiting to see if my anti-inflammatory medicine with tylenol will help.

Toomutch · 10-26-2008, 01:29 PM

Hi scaredy - I wanted to stop by and tell you that I am sorry that you are in so much pain. Just know your not alone and that you can always share here. I also suffer from cronic pain and can relate to what you are going through.

stone · 10-26-2008, 02:00 PM

Barb.

***Freedom1990*** · 10-26-2008, 03:48 PM

I understand your depression.

I see a pain management specialist for my degenerative disk disease. I get steroid injections every six months that knock the sciatica out.

For the rest of the pain, I use alternating warm/cold packs, ibuprofen, and I try to get out for a walk every day, even if it's a short one!

:ghug :ghug

10-25-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,593 Blog Entries: 7	Very Depressed about results Hi Guys, It's been a while since I've been on this forum. I went to the Dr's yesterday about my arms. They been really bothering me again the past few weeks. I got bad news that I now have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in my right arm now too. So now it's both of them. This really sucks. When i raise either arm up the the air a certain way I lose the pulse in my wrist. That's how the Dr. found i have it in my right arm too. I'm really depressed about this today. I didn't want to get out of bed this morning. It's really messing with my head. This is one of the biggest reasons for my daily drinking at the end, feeling sorry for myself. For those that don't know or remember i got this condition from my 1st husband that was very abusive. Anyway, the Dr. put me back on prescription drugs. I'm now taking Celebrex. I'm actually nervous about taking anything. I was on Vioxx a few years ago before the FDA took them off the market. Celebrex is a similar drug. I'm on this cause i told the Dr. I didn't want any drugs that are narcotics or muscle relaxers where I'm in recovery. So, i am able to take tylenol for pain with my Celebrex. Well, i guess that it. I just wanted to share all this where I'm really depressed about all this today. Barb __________________ * BB quotes cited from the 1st Ed.* One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

10-25-2008, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 18,254	((((Barb)))) I'm so sorry, sweetie. I don't really "belong" on this forum, as I don't have chronic pain, but wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and sending you BIG hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. Don't give up here, don't you quit, the moment is now, this is it I know that you can then you will, get to the top of the hill. Part of the fun is the climb, you just gotta make up your mind" - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis, Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

10-25-2008, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
lizw God's Kid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,561	Take it easy. I have MS and my body invents new symptoms all the time. Most recently my whole left side feels really weird and the other night I thought my left hand was turning into a claw. I try not to spend too much time thinking about it as it just gets me upset and I just try my best on a day to day basis. __________________ ....blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

10-25-2008, 10:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
scaredykat Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, N.Y. Posts: 4,593 Blog Entries: 7	Thanks amy for caring. Thanks Liz. Feeling a little better tonight. I chaired at my home group tonight which helped. I always feel better after being at my home group. My sponser was there tonight too and i was able to talk to her. I guess i just have to learn acceptance with this just like i do with my alcoholism. __________________ * BB quotes cited from the 1st Ed.* One Day at a Time Sobriety Date: Jan 19, 2008

10-25-2008, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Latte I love my Coastie and 44 MLB's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Coos Bay, OR Posts: 2,095	Have you considered a pain clinic? They often have some great ideas on how to relieve pain, even without narcotics. In fact, they may even be more excited about treating someone who isn't interested in narcotics at all. My prayers are with you. __________________ I am so thankful for my sobriety Dios me da la Sernidad Para acceptar las cosas que no puedo cambiar La fuerza para cambiar las que si puedo y la Sabidura para reconocer la diferencia

10-26-2008, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Toomutch with a new light in my eyes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Littleton, Co. Posts: 3,178	Hi scaredy - I wanted to stop by and tell you that I am sorry that you are in so much pain. Just know your not alone and that you can always share here. I also suffer from cronic pain and can relate to what you are going through. __________________ The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

10-26-2008, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
stone Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,303	Barb. __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

10-26-2008, 03:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Freedom1990* Wesley Employee Extraordinaire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 9,340	I understand your depression. I see a pain management specialist for my degenerative disk disease. I get steroid injections every six months that knock the sciatica out. For the rest of the pain, I use alternating warm/cold packs, ibuprofen, and I try to get out for a walk every day, even if it's a short one! :ghug :ghug __________________ DeVon & the Zoo Crew ‎Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. ~Arthur Somers Roche

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