Very Depressed about results

[scaredykat]

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]

((((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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Barb.

[Freedom1990]

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