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1. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   I'm now going to PT for the TOS (thoracic outlet syndrome) problems, which I understand is suppose to alleviate the ear pain. Have an appointment with the pain clinic also, so I intend to keep that, since the ear pain is still 5/10 most of the time. ...

2. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Hi mynika, an update about the ear pain. Saw a wonderful neurologist this past Thursday. He did a thorough neurological exam, finding what he believes to be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). Most of the time this can be taken care of by PT & anti-...

3. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Alicia, An update for you. Saw a wonderful neurologist this past Thursday. He did a very thorough neurological exam-said he believes it to be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). He sat down in his chair & explained that & the treatment to m...

4. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Hello mine, Thanks again for your response & the happy halloween wishes. Lots of fun watching the kids have a fun time in their cute costumes. I gave them lots of candy. I'm a big kid myself at halloween & Christmas. Guess what!! It's the 1s...

5. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Hello mine, thanks so much for responding to me!! For sure, I can relate to your pain & frustrations, particularly since you have had this pain for 3 yrs! I feel sorry for you too! One nurse who sent me a message says she is a chronic pain suffer...

6. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Alicia, Thanks for your response; that would be great if an OTC drug would take care of my pain-I'll try that shortly. Plan to see a neurologist this week, hoping he can find the problem &/or get me into a pain clinic. Another nurse told me a...

7. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Hi fab4fan[/i] ! Got the message loud & clear, yep, I know you are right about pain meds, I just need to take up for myself this time. I'm to see a neurologist soon; I plan to ask him about the drug, Pamalor, that I have received info on-as it r...

8. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for your response, also for info on Pamalor. I'll be sure to ask the neurologist when I see him about it. Have a daughter that has fibromyalgia that also might find some relief with the Pamalor. Nurses have all been so empathetic &...

9. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

   emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for your response, a great idea; I plan to follow your suggestion. You nurses are all so wonderful & helpful. Good luck & may God continue to help you!!! Emmaline

10. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

    emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

    You nurses are all T-riffic!! I appreciate all the great suggestions I am being given-thanks P_RN for the Mouthwash idea-will try that. I've talked with a pain clinic-can't get in till Dec, but I'm going to be more persistent. I wouldn't want my pati...

11. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

    emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

    I like your attitude & umph! You're right! I would not like my patients to suffer this way; it's time I stand up for myself as well! Thanks; I'll go forward with determination, thanks to Sjoe! Emmaline

12. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

    emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Sjoe! You're right! So, I've talked to a pain clinic-can't get me in until latter Dec. In the meantime, I will try to see a neurologist. It helps to have other nurses' opinions, so thanks a million. I'm sure there are other people out there in...

13. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

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14. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

    emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Deb RN for your response. I have talked to a pain clinic. It's such a slow process-will be the end of December before they can get me in---so, maybe I'll just give in & go to the ER some until then. As I am told, there will be different ty...

15. Tired of Pain! Any suggestions?????

    emmaline replied to emmaline's topic in General Nursing

    Since I am new at this, I hope I am getting your reply in the right place. Anyway, I'm so very sorry about your chronic pain!! Wish I could help you. I guess a lot of people like me take so much for granted, not realizing how lucky we are!!! Thanks ...