I Need My tPF Support Group

Prada Psycho · May 14th, 2007, 10:43 AM

I’m sorry for this being so long, but while some of you guys know about my back surgery in November, I thought I should give the condensed version since I’m asking a favor.

On November 3, I was fine. November 4, I couldn’t get out of bed from severe spasms down my right leg. I was in the emergency room the next day, and saw a neurosurgeon on the 16th after having an MRI. I had a herniated disk that was slammed into the sciatic nerve and this was the source of my leg pain. I had surgery on November 22. It was supposed to have been routine and I should have been fine within 6 weeks, or so I was told. Mid-February the pain down my leg got worse. Had another MRI. And was told by this doctor that I had severe swelling in the nerve in my spine. I trusted him, took the drugs they gave me and was sort of OK again. Then the spasms started again last month. I had my fill of this doctor and contacted one of the MDs I used to work with. She referred me to a colleague of hers and I saw him last week. Turns out there was no swelling as I was told, but scar tissue had grown around the “nerve root” where the surgery had been done and THIS was the source of my pain. Basically I was back at ground zero……and had been lied to as well.

The new MD is going to do an epidural injection on Thursday morning, the intent is to hopefully begin to dissolve the scar tissue. If it doesn’t work the first time, I go back on the 31st for a second injection, but this one is more involved. If THAT doesn’t work, then I’m really screwed because I either have to live with this or risk another surgery to remove the scar tissue (which can of course, cause MORE scar tissue).

I’m more afraid of this injection than I was of the surgery. Not because of the injection itself, but because it may not work. I’ve been in horrible pain for over six months now. I want my life back. I need my life back.

I don’t know what the protocol is about asking for prayers for yourself and it almost strikes me as selfish to ask people to pray for you, but I need to be selfish. Please keep me in your prayers this Thursday. I desperately need this to work. I’m running out of strength and I’m at the end of my rope.

Thanks all. I need a tissue now......

MissyO · May 14th, 2007, 10:53 AM

You have my thoughts and prayers!

I am so sorry your are going through this. I hope all goes well and you can get back to normal!

Swanky Mama Of Three · May 14th, 2007, 11:09 AM

awww, you've had a tough go at it!
{{{hugs}}}
of course you're in our thoughts

I hope you are on the real road to recovery soon!

Litigatrix · May 14th, 2007, 12:16 PM

Oh my gosh... that sounds like a complete nightmare. You must be in soo much pain. My thoughts are with you--I hope a solution is as simple as a few shots!

mh21 · May 14th, 2007, 12:20 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your pain and suffering. You are going through a real miserable time right now, **hugs**.

My thoughts and prayers are with you so you can get your life back on track.

passerby · May 14th, 2007, 12:30 PM

You've been having such a tough time, you deserve all the positive thoughts that we can summon up for you. So from thousands of miles away, I'll send to you good thoughts and well-wishes!

SilverSea · May 14th, 2007, 12:35 PM

I will deff keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
((((((((HUGS)))))))))

bgcutiepie00 · May 14th, 2007, 12:36 PM

I'll pray for you!!! I hope that this works out for you soon and you will be able to get on with your life. I'll be thinking about you on Thursday, please let us know how everything goes.

JuiceBox · May 14th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Sorry of your distress :(

Hope you feel better soon!

Danica · May 14th, 2007, 12:43 PM

I'm sorry you are still going through all of this. :( I really hope these shots work for you, and of course you'll be in my prayers!
xo

kallison · May 14th, 2007, 01:12 PM

you will most definately be in my thoughts and prayers on thursday.

it makes me so sad that someone so incredible is going through so much pain.

boxermom · May 14th, 2007, 03:36 PM

Elaine, you know I'm praying that this works for you. Life sucks sometimes--you DO deserve to get your life back and live relatively pain-free. You are one of the most un-selfish people I know.

I'm glad you felt able to tell us and ask for support. We're here, whatever we can do.

Label Addict · May 14th, 2007, 05:24 PM

I'm sorry you are going through all of this my best wishes & thoughts are with you!!

Megs · May 14th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Sending you lots of thoughts and prayers- sometimes you just need another go at it. {{{HUGS}}}

Blue824 · May 14th, 2007, 08:59 PM

I really hope this works for you! I hope it all goes well later this week, no one deserves to live with that kind of pain.

May 14th, 2007, 10:43 AM	#1
Prada Psycho Red Hot Red Hatter ♫ Location: North Carolina	I Need My tPF Support Group I’m sorry for this being so long, but while some of you guys know about my back surgery in November, I thought I should give the condensed version since I’m asking a favor. On November 3, I was fine. November 4, I couldn’t get out of bed from severe spasms down my right leg. I was in the emergency room the next day, and saw a neurosurgeon on the 16th after having an MRI. I had a herniated disk that was slammed into the sciatic nerve and this was the source of my leg pain. I had surgery on November 22. It was supposed to have been routine and I should have been fine within 6 weeks, or so I was told. Mid-February the pain down my leg got worse. Had another MRI. And was told by this doctor that I had severe swelling in the nerve in my spine. I trusted him, took the drugs they gave me and was sort of OK again. Then the spasms started again last month. I had my fill of this doctor and contacted one of the MDs I used to work with. She referred me to a colleague of hers and I saw him last week. Turns out there was no swelling as I was told, but scar tissue had grown around the “nerve root” where the surgery had been done and THIS was the source of my pain. Basically I was back at ground zero……and had been lied to as well. The new MD is going to do an epidural injection on Thursday morning, the intent is to hopefully begin to dissolve the scar tissue. If it doesn’t work the first time, I go back on the 31st for a second injection, but this one is more involved. If THAT doesn’t work, then I’m really screwed because I either have to live with this or risk another surgery to remove the scar tissue (which can of course, cause MORE scar tissue). I’m more afraid of this injection than I was of the surgery. Not because of the injection itself, but because it may not work. I’ve been in horrible pain for over six months now. I want my life back. I need my life back. I don’t know what the protocol is about asking for prayers for yourself and it almost strikes me as selfish to ask people to pray for you, but I need to be selfish. Please keep me in your prayers this Thursday. I desperately need this to work. I’m running out of strength and I’m at the end of my rope. Thanks all. I need a tissue now...... __________________ *SWEET SAM, FOREVER IN MY HEART* http://rainbowsbridge.com/residents/SAM068/Resident.htm

May 14th, 2007, 10:53 AM	#2
MissyO Member Location: Florida	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group You have my thoughts and prayers! I am so sorry your are going through this. I hope all goes well and you can get back to normal! __________________

May 14th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#3
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group awww, you've had a tough go at it! {{{hugs}}} of course you're in our thoughts I hope you are on the real road to recovery soon! __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

May 14th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#4
Litigatrix new 'do, same cat Location: Capitol Hill	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group Oh my gosh... that sounds like a complete nightmare. You must be in soo much pain. My thoughts are with you--I hope a solution is as simple as a few shots! __________________ PLEASE do not PM me for authentications. My Collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/litigatrixs-im-modest-collection-144948.html Also, check out the Authentic Spy Picture Reference & Drool! Yay! http://pics.livejournal.com/fendi_spy_list/

May 14th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#5
mh21 Member Location: Texas	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group I am so sorry to hear of your pain and suffering. You are going through a real miserable time right now, hugs. My thoughts and prayers are with you so you can get your life back on track.

May 14th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#6
passerby Member	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group You've been having such a tough time, you deserve all the positive thoughts that we can summon up for you. So from thousands of miles away, I'll send to you good thoughts and well-wishes!

May 14th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#7
SilverSea Member	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group I will deff keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ((((((((HUGS))))))))) __________________ My Coach wish list: Brass/Berry Sabrina Brass/Berry Madison mini skinny Penguin Keyfob

May 14th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#8
bgcutiepie00 Steph Location: USA	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group I'll pray for you!!! I hope that this works out for you soon and you will be able to get on with your life. I'll be thinking about you on Thursday, please let us know how everything goes. __________________ In memory of my nana, since she couldn't be with me on my wedding day!

May 14th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#9
JuiceBox Member Location: UK	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group Sorry of your distress :( Hope you feel better soon! __________________

May 14th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#10
Danica Mijn boter boontje Location: TN	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group I'm sorry you are still going through all of this. :( I really hope these shots work for you, and of course you'll be in my prayers! xo __________________ Cheerleader for love

May 14th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#11
kallison wake up.you're alive Location: houston	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group you will most definately be in my thoughts and prayers on thursday. it makes me so sad that someone so incredible is going through so much pain. __________________ [no one's giving up quite yet, we've got too much to lose.] [love is a revolution.]

May 14th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#12
boxermom Member Location: North Carolina	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group Elaine, you know I'm praying that this works for you. Life sucks sometimes--you DO deserve to get your life back and live relatively pain-free. You are one of the most un-selfish people I know. I'm glad you felt able to tell us and ask for support. We're here, whatever we can do.

May 14th, 2007, 05:24 PM	#13
Label Addict Happy 12'000 to me!! Location: Blissful Denial	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group I'm sorry you are going through all of this my best wishes & thoughts are with you!! __________________ The Summary Comments & Pics My Blog: I'll Take Both! My Bags (new family pic pg 22)

May 14th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#14
Megs	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group Sending you lots of thoughts and prayers- sometimes you just need another go at it. {{{HUGS}}} __________________ Enter our fabulous November giveaway sponsored by Adriana Castro!!!!

May 14th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#15
Blue824 Member Location: Chicago, IL	Re: I Need My tPF Support Group I really hope this works for you! I hope it all goes well later this week, no one deserves to live with that kind of pain.