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This is a discussion on Venting thread: what's ticking you off right now? within the The Lounge forums, part of the Social and Support Forums category; That's ALL I have to say!!...
Ugh.................... That's ALL I have to say!!
Last edited by Mary.Mary; 06-05-2009 at 05:05 AM.
When IRISH eyes are SMILING, they are USUALLY up to SOMETHING!!
I second that motion.
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Seriously It is 5am and I CANNOT SLEEP!! Oh wait, maybe I got an hour between 2am to 3am!! This is CRAZY!! I am never going to be able to handle Amiah.
WHY CAN'T THIS PAIN AND SPASM GO AWAY JUST LONG ENOUGH FOR ME TO AT LEAST GET SOME SLEEP!! I CANNOT DO THIS ANYMORE, IT IS TOO HARD, LONELY & UNFAIR!! I CAN'T KEEP UP WITH EVERYTHING,I JUST CAN'T!!!
When IRISH eyes are SMILING, they are USUALLY up to SOMETHING!!
Mary- I know you feel like you can't take it anymore, trust me, I have been there... often. You will get through this, it may not be tomorrow; but it will happen. I will say a prayer for you!
PS. If you makes you feel any better, my 3 year old woke me up at 4 am and she has had me up ever since. She is either crying or bossing the dog around (loudly, which is threatening to wake my other child). I have been trying, unsuccessfully to get her back to sleep, so I can get a few more zzz's
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Mary, a really reaaaaally good cry will help..honest. Rant, kick something (soft), rage, all away from your baby, of course....it will help.
Ask me how I know....
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things. Therapy and chiropractic treatments helping immensely. Gone from being almost bedridden to near normal activities including gardening. Life is gooooood!
What doesn't kill us will make us stronger.
The world goes on in spite of our difficulties.
When I accepted how small and insignificant I am, I realized that, alone, we can achieve little; together we can achieve miracles.
Sometimes it is best to lay on your lawn at 10 AM and look at the stars for an hour. We are but a tiny grain of sand and; "This too shall pass."
I have had marital un-bliss for the past couple of weeks. I have been scarce here in the process. Twenty four years together does not mean that we do not spat. This time looked like we were both going to throw in the towel. We are at least communicating decently again. A tiny spark and start occurred.
Again; "This too shall pass."
Terry Newton; Moderator
1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy surgery C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident with a large dog in 2004
Shoulder reconstruction surgery
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
I'm busy living my life after a successful 4-level ADR surgery with Dr. Ritter-Lang at Stenum Hospital in Germany. If you would like to contact me, please click the email icon under my SPS Member Profile, as I'm not on SPS daily.
Hang in there Terry.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
I feel like an expert in that field, Terry...lots of past mistakes. I'm sorry...just keep on keeping on...and yes, it will pass. Wish I had some words of wisdom.
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things
When hubby and I fight, I try to remind myself (and him) that we are playing for the same team. Not to say that he doesn't piss me off sometimes, b/c he can really get under my skin. But, we get through it, be it only by the grace of God.
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Mary, here we are griping about our spouses, and you are trying to get along on your own....no matter what circumstances we are in, we're never happy...some days
It must be the weather or something...this has been a rough week for a lot of people...lets hang together and make it through.
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things
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