Getting the Needle Again
By mummymo
@mummymo (23706)
May 18, 2008 6:00pm CST
Ok I really have to go to sleep in a minute but I wanted to make sure I posted this tonight in case I don't get a chance in the morning. Some of my friends will remember that I had a therapeutic lumbar epidural a few months ago and then a course of acupuncture, well I meant to give you an update and forgot! Sorry but I am remembering now....... Ok although the acupuncture helped to relax me a little it didn't help the pain so it has been stopped a few weeks ago. They decided that since the first epidural gave me a couple of days almost totally pain free and it was almost 2 weeks before the pain returned to its normal lever that it may last longer the second time around so I am having the second one tomorrow! Please send positive energies in this direction - I could do with some days without the constant pain - I think I would be able to fly if I didn't have this pain to put up with! lol Anyway last time I went into hospital for the epidural I thought I would be in and out in an hour or two and didn't need to take anything with me - WRONG on both counts! I was there until about 9pm and that was with me pushing at the nurses to get to go home , and 2 I needed to walk to the theatre from the ward and I hadn't known that I should take slippers and a dressing gown! This time I am entering the hospital knowing I will not be home before 8pm, I have my dressing gown and slippers , will be armed with a new book and most of all make sure I have something with me to drink and eat as last time I was ravenous and the nurses were too busy to get me more than a curled up sandwich! Have you ever been as unprepared as I was ? Did you learn your lesson and remember all the things that you forgot about the last time? I won't be here much tomorrow as I will be in hospital with legs I cannot move for most of the day! lol Oh and I want to say a huge Thank You to weemam who is not only a wonderful friend and adopted Grandmother to my kids but she is simply one of the nicest people I have ever met - oh yeah and she is silly enough to babysit my kids tomorrow night! lol Thank you weemam! xxx
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@Gollywog (1092)
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18 May 08
Well arnt you the lucky one!!! Pain free whats that? I hope you have a nice painfree day! and more the same when you come home, well I volunter to come with you so long as I can get some of that painfree stuff. lol We could top and tail if they dont have enough beds. lol. Dont laugh but I went in as an emergency once and I had to put on a hospital gown, you know how they gape open at the back! Well I forgot and I was in so much pain and it was flapping as I got on the trolly! Im glad I had those awful paper pants on !!!! He,He,He.lol. What a sight! Well done Weeman for babysitting your a star!! Have a nice day.Pat. xxxx
@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Oh honey I know you are in a lot of pain - have you been referred to a pain management clinic? Well pain free didn't happen today - I didn't numb up properly and although there has been a lessening of the normal pain it doesn't seem to have been as effective this time - never mind they are already talking about the next one! lol Hugs xxx Oh and yes weemam is a star and so is her son Ross! xxxx
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@Gollywog (1092)
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19 May 08
Well I hope it works better next time! I have done the pain clinic and the rest, I just do the exercises and keep mobile! thats that! we cannot change anything can we! I bet you are pleased to be home, everyone can make a fuss of you. lol. I bet they do that any way.lol. love to you and your family.Pat xxxx
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Sorry they didn't help you! The anaesthetists who run our pain clinic seem to be very good at what they do and I am hoping they can help - we shall see! Yep they are making a fuss of me and to be fair they usually do! Weemam got a shock as Niamh let a screech out when she saw us draw up in the car! lol xxx
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
19 May 08
Oh mummy - do email me and let me know how things go, because I'm getting to this discussion late.
You are lucky weeman is there for you.
Aren't mylotters just the best people!
Ok......I have to get off this thread now, because all I can feel are needles in my back.................OUCH!
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
LOL Sorry about that! Haven't sent an email yet but I will before I turn in for the night I promise! lol I am very blessed to count weemam as more part of my family than anything else - and it was her who introduced me to mylot! Speak soon - oh and by the way I had a needle thing in my hand too! lol xxx
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@sparkofinsanity (20471)
• Regina, Saskatchewan
19 May 08
I put in a friends request to weeman. I figure if she's good enough for you and Gabs, she's MORE than good enough for little old Sparks! LOL
And OUCH again on the needle thing! Here.........xxxxxx, that's me kissing it all better! LOL
Talk soon.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
18 May 08
A therapeutic lumbar epidural, I think that's what my son-in-law had a few weeks ago and what my doctor has talked about sending me for. Do you get totally numbed from the waist down for awhile with that, like what I had in childbirth? I'm also to the point where I'll do anything for the back pain I have, the pain pills barely touch it and I haven't had a good night's sleep in years. I know I'll be looking at surgery eventually, I used to say "never" but since I've also always said "Never say never" I guess I can be excused for that. I can sympathize with you having pain all the time and I wish you luck.
Annie
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Yep you are numb from the waist down after and epidural and it is the same sort of thing you would have during labour! I am home hours earlier than last time as I didn't numb up properly and although it has helped the pain a bit doesn't seem to have been as successful as the last one - they are already talking about me needing another soon! As for the back surgery well I had no real choice and was unfortunate to be amongst the small percentage for whom it doesn't work but I still would say it is worth taking the chance of getting better! If they thought there was a chance more surgery would work for me i would definitely go for it! I feel for you being in this type of pain as I cannot do much of anything - not even sitting in a normal chair or walking any distance! xxxx
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@raydene (9871)
• United States
19 May 08
Hello Darling
By now this is done and
you are ready to fly for a day or two.
People that have no pain have no idea
what it means to get even a seconds relief!
Or what a person will put themself through to get
that little reprieve!
Honey I hope this one works even better then
the last and no matter enjoy the painfree time you get
and make the best of it...I love you Sweets
xooxxoxoxoxo
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Oh Mom I know you understand completely! It has lessened the pain but not as effectively as the last so no flying for me tonight! lol I am grateful for the relief though as you say I would do anything to get that for a little while! I felt very special in the operating theatre today as I had 3 doctors - 2 of them very senior and lots of lovely nurses! I told them I felt special and they said that was because I am - how sweet is that! love you Mom xxxx
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
19 May 08
I hope this all went well for your dear. I hope you are having a restful, pain free day today. Do let us know how you are feeling as soon as you are up to it again. Really wishing for you that it lasts even longer this time.
I am so glad that you are blessed with such a dear friend who is close to you and can help you out at this time. Three cheers for weemam. Hiphip hooray! Hiphip hooray!! Hiphip hooray!!!
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
LOL Well I do feel less pain at the moment but I didn't get numb so they don't think it has been as successful as last time - never mind it will work better next time! Oh I wish I could find a way of letting weemam know how much I appreciate and love her! I joined in those 3 cheers very loudly! xxxx
@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Thank you again - and so sorry Niamh gave you a fright when we drew up! lol I just waved to you - I do notice you guys when you slow the car down and it always makes me smile! We all adore you lot too - Niamh got upset with herself earlier as she hadn't given you a cuddle - serves her right for taking so long! xxx
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
24 May 08
Only once but then I did not know they where going to admit me and that was 3 years ago
I had to phone my Son and Daughter who got in a State and they had to bring in Night Stuff Book and that for me and my Son had to take the car Home for me xxx
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
24 May 08
How did you know that 
I actually tried to sneak out and go home, but as though a certain Someone could see me rang me while I was outside and told me I better stay there and let them sort me out as I had suffered enough of the Pain, I was so gobsmacked I forgot to speak to him, and he asked me what I had planned I just stuttered nothing at all, he told me he did not believe me, so I ended up staying 
or I would have been in serious trouble, mind you I do not know how far I would have got with the pain I was in
xxxxxxx
I actually tried to sneak out and go home, but as though a certain Someone could see me rang me while I was outside and told me I better stay there and let them sort me out as I had suffered enough of the Pain, I was so gobsmacked I forgot to speak to him, and he asked me what I had planned I just stuttered nothing at all, he told me he did not believe me, so I ended up staying or I would have been in serious trouble, mind you I do not know how far I would have got with the pain I was in xxxxxxx1 person likes this
xxx
@mamakat (321)
• United States
19 May 08
I'm sending you all the positive thoughts and best wishes possible as you go through this next treatment. I'm glad to hear you were able to get some relief from it last time! I have several friends with severe back problems. Talking to and knowing them, I can see how disruptive trying to live with constant pain can be.
Sounds like you've done a good job prepping yourself this time for the long haul where you'll be immobilized in the bed. Take care today, and we'll see you back here soon! *hugs* 
@mamakat (321)
• United States
19 May 08
I'm so glad to hear that you're willing and open to try different things as treatments. I think it's so important to stay open minded to alternative options available that may be beneficial in giving relief if not 'curing' whatever ails us. 
And just as great, I love to hear when people are able to keep an upbeat attitude even in the face of pain and adversity. I totally believe that humor can really help us through the rough times. One of my friends who also has severe back pain problems feels the same way and it's amazing to see how well he's able to manage day to day because of his humor and good attitude.
You seem like a wonderful person with a great outlook on life and the stuff that comes along with. I wish you the best with everything!
*bigger hugs than before*
And just as great, I love to hear when people are able to keep an upbeat attitude even in the face of pain and adversity. I totally believe that humor can really help us through the rough times. One of my friends who also has severe back pain problems feels the same way and it's amazing to see how well he's able to manage day to day because of his humor and good attitude.
You seem like a wonderful person with a great outlook on life and the stuff that comes along with. I wish you the best with everything!
*bigger hugs than before*1 person likes this
@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Thank you so much mamakat! I have been thinking for the last 2 years that I am going to get completely better but I know now I have to be proactive and make sure I try every treatment I can! Yep it definitely disrupts life - I am desperate to get back to work and be more active with my kids but it is not to be for the moment. Got to keep a sense of humour though and realise there are many people out there a lot worse off than I am! xxxx
@mummymo (23706)
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20 May 08
Awww mamakat thank you for saying such lovely things - you have really touched me! I guess the sense of humour really keeps you going - I would be lost without it! Don't get me wrong there are times when I can't laugh or see the fun but I try to get past them quickly! I hope to get to know you better here and I am sure that we are going to be friends! At least I hope so! Hugs straight back at you honey! xxx
@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
19 May 08
Dang hon I missed this one altogether....so how are you now that you are home, did it work? Chit I ate that I missed something as important as this. Well give me an update before I split my jeans?
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@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
20 May 08
BTW I know you are so very blessed having that Wee close to you. I know she knows you appreciate her Mo.
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@mummymo (23706)
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20 May 08
LOL Good Morning angel - sop good to see you here eventually
lol
Didn't work too great but it has eased the pain a bit so we will just have to see how it goes - I was home a good 4 hours earlier than last time as I didn't have to wait for the numbness to go totally! They are already talking about doing it again so we will have to see what happens next! I know I am very lucky to have wee here beside me and so lovely that she will help in so many ways! xxxxx
lol
Didn't work too great but it has eased the pain a bit so we will just have to see how it goes - I was home a good 4 hours earlier than last time as I didn't have to wait for the numbness to go totally! They are already talking about doing it again so we will have to see what happens next! I know I am very lucky to have wee here beside me and so lovely that she will help in so many ways! xxxxx
@kamran12 (5526)
• Pakistan
19 May 08
I am sorry for being late, mummymo, I often miss something when I shouldn't have. I am sorry that things weren't going well for you. I know that you have shared how it went today, and though it doesn't sound as great as you have earlier experience but it is still good that you are feeling less pain. I would wish that your pain goes away completely. I'll pray.
And, your friend, weemam, seems to be a great person herself. Very nice of her. Good wises for you both!
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@Angelwhispers (8978)
• United States
20 May 08
kamran, I feel the same way here.... Late late late getting here... I am playing catch up as always in mylot tonight. I am cleared of work for the moment now so maybe in the next 2 days I will get it all together again....
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Don't you dare apologise to me for being late to a discussion young man - I am very happy that you came at all! I very much appreciate the power of prayer I know that it works and I am grateful to you for giving some of your time and heart to doing that for me! Thank you as always kamran - just for being you! xxxxx
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@bellaofchaos (11538)
• United States
20 May 08
how did it go luv? I hope that you had a nice day at the hospital and that you were able to get out of there quicker than you did before. LOL! I have only been in the hospital as of late for quick trips like when my migranes won't go away. LOL!! So I go through the endless time of the er
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@mummymo (23706)
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20 May 08
Oh sweetheart do they know why you are having so many severe migraines! My son and I both suffer from these and when Niall was getting a lot of severe ones it turned out he needed glasses - now he is back to just getting them occasionally! Hugs to make your head better! As for my day at the hospital it was very nice - I had 3 doctors and loads of lovely nurses in the operating theatre- I felt special and the senior doctor said that was because I am - how nice was that? It didn't work as well but you cannot tell that until it has started settling in - no numbness so it didn't reach the right area - it is hard to get it 100% right every time so we will just have to wait and see what happens! I did get out more than 3 hours quicker though - cause of the lack of numbness! xxx
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@bellaofchaos (11538)
• United States
22 May 08
eyes are fine just had them checked out. LOL!! But I know that I have had severe migraines for a long while .. LOL!! I'm sorry that it wasn't as good as last time. I hope that the next time you get it . it will be though.
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
19 May 08
Oh mummymo!! I'm so sorry you're still in that awful pain!! I'm sending good vibes, thoughts and prayers your way!! Good luck sweetie and please keep us updated on your progress!!
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
Awww cats thank you so much! I can't believe you took the time out to respond and think of me when you have so much of your own to do! The pain has improved slightly though it didn't 'take' as well this time - not to worry though always next time! xxx
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@CatsandDogs (13963)
• United States
20 May 08
Hey sweetie! I care about my friends too!! I wish I could split myself up so I could be in several places at once but none of us can but doesn't mean I have to forget my friends.... :)
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@mummymo (23706)
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19 May 08
T%hank you Terry! I got home a lot earlier than expected - partly because I did not go numb this time - although it has helped the pain a bit so it wasn't a complete waste of time , anything that reduces the pain is worthwhile, right? I hope you are feeling better today and know I am praying for a full and fast recovery for you! xxx
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
24 May 08
Oh dear, I'm late as usual. By now you are doing okay, hopefully. I will send good energy anyway, although at the moment I don't havbe enough for myself. I'm very low actually. I'm so glad you have weemam there holding the fort when necessary. Love and hugs to you, I'll catch up soon. xxx
@recycledgoth (9894)
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19 May 08
I hope that by now you are a little more pain free hun. Take it easy hun, we are all thinking of you.
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
21 May 08
Sorry mummymo, I am a bit behind of my friends discussions even though I'm posting my own LOL
I hope you are feeling a lot better and the acupuncture and injections helped with the pain.
Sending thousands and trillions of positive energies to last a lifetime to you.
HUGS xxox
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
20 May 08
Hi mummymo! I have seen this post just now and it was posted a day ago..I just hope that you are feeling better now somehow. I will always keep you in my prayers and I am glad to know that you have found an absolute kind friend here who can babysit for your beloved kids. Bless her!
Take Care and God Bless! Happy Mylotting!
@mummymo (23706)
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20 May 08
Bless you faith you are always there when I need a helping hand or some encouragement and that means so much more than you can know! I appreciate the prayer so much! Unfortunately the epidural did not take so well this time but I think the steroid part is starting to take the swelling down a bit now! Hugs and love xxx
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
19 May 08
mummymo I send my best prayers that everything will
go smoothly for you and will stop your pain too.Last
time I went to the hospital I was unprepared as I had
not believed I would be kept in but I was as I had bleeding
diverticulitis and was there for five days and four blood
transfusions.
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