Keep a personal wellness journal on DailyStrength to track your health and communicate with friends. http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:43:31 +0100 DailyStrength RSS 0.11.3.0.6833 (FeedCreator 1.7.2) http://dailystrength.org/images/comprofiler/avatar/42124/1213246951.jpg http://dailystrength.org/people/42124 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1400153 Dear Friends, I have been suffering greatly for about a week with issues with my pelvic floor.  Having a b/m is extremely painful.  I actually scream!!!  I have never given birth, but I feel like I am. I am taking my regular constipation meds and adding prune juice and prep... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:35:54 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1388929  Dear Friends,I flew to Texas and drove by myself 100 miles to see my Daddy!!!  This is a major accomplish for me.  I have not been able to drive for six months.  The airport wheelchair people were wonderful.  I had my first patdown at the airport.  It was a little emba... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:19:21 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1349383 I am working to get my legs stronger so I can walk more, drive a car, go to Texas to see my daddy by myself. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:25:32 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1295610 Saw rheumatologist and he changed vitamin D to 50,000 IU every week since my levels dropped from last month.  I will be getting further treatment in the Vanderbilt Center for Intergrative Medicine.  I will be seeing a psychologist (my choice) to deal with my pain issues and low s... Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:10:56 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1209237  Two week vacation travelling from Tennessee to Texas just about did me in painwise.  My spine feels like I have been run over by a Mack truck.  Of course I am now in a fibro flare even with the lyrica at 450 mgs. per day.  I blame this on all the extra activity with the trip.... Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:31:51 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1133055  Still plogging along trying to survive with all of my diseases and pain.  Hoping for help with fibro when I see the rheumy that specialises in fibro first week of July.  Also upped my med for incontinence.   Sending lots and prayers and love to my frieinds here. Annie Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:21:51 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1117419  My fibro is making my life miserable along with all the other stuff with my spine.  The depression monster is lurking again.  My leg muscles constantly move and I am exhausted. I am sorry I have not been a good friend here, but I just don't have the energy to do anything.... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:33:00 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/1010371  Dear Friends, Friday night I started having uncontrollable movements of my legs and arms, difficulty breathing, confusion, could not talk right.  Went to the ER and had head ct scan, blood work.  Diagnosis was related to chronic back pain and anxiety attack. Although I agre... Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:42:23 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/970387   Hi all!!   I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia now.  I am seeing a rheumatologist for treatment as soon as I can get in.  I am no better post-surgery, 3 level lumbar/sacrial fusion in October 2007.   Sending prayers, hugs and blessings to all, Annie Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:55:00 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/871897   Dear Friends,I had a two level lumbar fusion with anterior disctectomy and posterior insertion of hardware and liquid protein instead of bone.  My pain has gotten worse.  The doctor messed with a nerve during the surgery and admitted it to me in the hospital and has denied... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:44:47 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/431792  I am having a two level lumbar fusion.  Two different surgeries.  First, they will go in the front and remove the discs and put in a plate to support the spine.  Then, about three weeks later, they will go in the back and put in a liquid protein to fuse the discs together and ad... Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:18:41 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/411185   Seeing another neurosurgeon next week. discogram revealed l3-4, l4-5, and l5-s1 are deteriorating.  probably will get a three level fusion.  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:20:12 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/296168  still waiting to see what the surgeon wants to do.  pain is awful.  thanks so much for all the hugs and prayers.Hugs and God bless allAnnie    Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:47:13 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/228594 Dear Friends,I saw the neurosurgeon and he thinks I have peripheral neuropathy.  More tests to come by neurologist and too see new pain specialist.  Will tell more when I know.God bless all,Annie  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 22:35:22 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/199283 Sorry I have not posted in awhile.  I am in awful pain.  I am seeing a neurosurgeon on June 11th, probably will have surgery.  God bless my friends here.  Please keep me in your prayers.  Annie Tue, 29 May 2007 23:39:55 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/170685 In addition to all the other spiney problems thre is evidence of spinal stenosis in my cervical spine!!! I am going to see a neurosurgeon to see what we can do. I need some relief in at least part of my spine. Good luck and hugz, Annie Tue, 15 May 2007 13:09:35 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/155995 Went shopping yesterday and used my walker. My l5 has shifted. My legs and bladder are not doing what they should be doing. Woke up this morning and both my feet were a pretty shade of blue. :( I cannot let my pain control my life. I will not be kept at home until I absolutely cannot move. ... Sun, 06 May 2007 22:03:57 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/127684 I am getting trigger point injections in the muscles of my thoracic spine next Wednesday. The last ones I had helped alot. This burning in my back is really driving me batty. I am really scared because any surgery on the thoracic spine is very dangerous because of the lungs and heart being so close.... Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:54:59 +0100 http://dailystrength.org/people/42124/journal/124175 I was taking spinal decompression treatments with a chiropractor using one of those tables. It was for my herniated L5 disk. It worked for awhile and then I started getting severe spasms from S spine up to the c spine. Had c scan done and my thoracic spine is totally trashed. So much damage I do... Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:25:15 +0100