HELLO FORUM FAMILY

[nikki861]

I have been MIA again for awhile. Have been very sick. Even had a hospital stay, which produced nothing!!! Thats a story for another time. I have not felt like doing ANYTHING. Even if I did my body would not allow me. Thanks to all that have been leaving notes and prayers. The neck pain is still unbearable! I was put on CYMBALTA about 5 weeks ago, and have been fighting with nauseua with that. Today, my neuro suggested i try SKELAXIN (muscle relaxer) for the spasams I am experiencing. I will start those tomorrow. It says take 3x a day, every 8 hours. And if need be a 4th one can be taken. Does this sound right ........every 8 hours?? Please tell me  what you think.
I pray that everyone is doing ok. This limboland is really taking its toll on me and my family. Have not worked since Jan. that is putting a strain on us finacially. Not to mention, all the worry about my health. My husband, and my girls are almost as fustrated as I am. Like I tell my hubby when he starts ranting,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I KNOW .......I'M LIVING IT!!
I have an appt. with a Neuro Physic. next month. My neuro insisted I see them, because he does not want me getting more depressed because of being in constant pain. It's just to the point I am so tired of this! I have a follow up with neuro on July 28. I am not leaving there until we come up with a plan of action. I can not keep this up.
Anyway, that is just a breif update on me. I have not abondoned you all..............LOL
Please keep my family in your prayers tomorrow. It is the death anniv. of my oldest daugther. 16 years (wow) I cant believe its been that long.

God's Blessings to you all,
Beth

[santana8]

Sorry to hear that you have been feeling bad lately!  I hope the new meds will help. I am glad you are back around here with us!

~Santana~

[6-paq]

((HUGS)) and prayers for you and your family today.

Take care, Pat

[nikki861]

Thank you all for your comments. I took the new meds for the first time this morning. We will see how and if it helps. I know I have been gone for some time...........I did not feel well enough to even sit at the computer. I know you are all here for me and that really helps. I have told my family, I dont know what i would have done if not for this forum. Thank you all again!

Love and Blessings,
Beth

[sllowe]

Hey Beth,

So nice to see you pop in, but I'm so sorry you are still suffering in limboland.  I pray the meds work for your spasms so you can at least have a little relief.

You've been gone for some time now, and we've got lots of new members.  If you like, go ahead and give us a re-cap when you feel up to it.  I'd do good by a refresher too.

Hard w/the hubby and kids, they just don't feel what you are feeling, and don't understand how they can be helpful - it's such an added strain in addition to what you are trying to get through each day w/your body.

Glad you've come back,
SL

[michael1028]

I am so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time. I hope that the new med  works out for you. At the least I hope it gets you some relief and a bit of peace of mind.I will say extra prayers for you.
God bless you and your family,
Mike

[pennst8r]

I was on Skelaxin briefly last year. My PCP and I did not feel that Baclofen was doing anything, so he switched me. I think it was 3X daily. It just didn't work well for me and I went back on Baclofen. I do not tolerate a lot of meds well, so don't let that dissuade you from skelaxin.

Hope it helps you. Good luck!

Penn

[6-paq]

Want to send tons of ((HUGS)) to you Beth and I'm sorry that you are dealing with such pain and not able to find relief.  I know nothing about SKELAXIN, so I can't give you any advice about that.  Hopefully, someone here will be able to help.

I hope the Neuro Psych appt goes well.  Stick to your guns and get that plan of action!!  I know it's so frustrating not knowing what to do or where to go next.   Especially, since you are going through all of this pain.

Special prayers and ((HUGS)) for your family tomorrow.  You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Take care, Pat