gentlefootprint
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I'm going to be 60 on April 16th, 2011. I've gone from perfect health to everything falling apart at the same time. History of major depression and... read more
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I'm experiencing blunt pain in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had this, what did you do?
Question posted by gentlefoo... on 3 Apr 2011 • 5 answers
Support groups: pain, back pain
gentlefootprint's comment: “Thanks for your suggestion to try a muscle relaxer, redrobin. I've been getting such great information from everybody here. I feel lucky. Ellin, I'll ask my doctor about the amrix. I have a follow-up with him April 27th.”
I'm experiencing blunt pain in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had this, what did you do?
Question posted by gentlefoo... on 3 Apr 2011 • 5 answers
Support groups: pain, back pain
gentlefootprint's comment: “Thanks, Madhatter. The drop tables sound like torture... especially with my weight. I'm looking for the kinder, gentler chiro Mary talks about!”
Can Vicodin or Norco cause excessive itching?
Question posted by valerina69 on 10 Apr 2011 • 8 answers
Support groups: norco, vicodin, acetaminophen/hydrocodone, hydrocodone
gentlefootprint's response: “The itching you describe could be a severe side effect, one you should address with your doctor the first chance you get.”
I'm experiencing blunt pain in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had this, what did you do?
Question posted by gentlefoo... on 3 Apr 2011 • 5 answers
Support groups: pain, back pain
gentlefootprint's comment: “Thanks, Mary. Your experience with a chiropractor eases much of my anxiety. The idea of "cracking" had me thinking how many bones would be broken. I can handle what you describe.”
I'm experiencing blunt pain in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had this, what did you do?
Question posted by gentlefoo... on 3 Apr 2011 • 5 answers
Support groups: pain, back pain
gentlefootprint's comment: “That possibility has crossed my mind. I know people who swear by them. Given I'm not a candidate for surgery, maybe it's time to see a chiropractor.”
I'm experiencing blunt pain in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had this, what did you do?
Question posted by gentlefoo... on 3 Apr 2011 • 5 answers
Support groups: pain, back pain
gentlefootprint's comment: “I, as I'm sure you too Ellen, would love to part company with pain. With the exception of smoking or drinking, I'm a poster child for risk factors. Your description makes me wonder if you are a diabetic. I'm going to turn 60 in two weeks - so much ...”
I'm experiencing blunt pain in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had this, what did you do?
Question posted by gentlefoo... on 3 Apr 2011 • 5 answers
Support groups: pain, back pain
gentlefootprint's comment: “Sorry to hear you live with such pain. I had an MRI over 10 years ago. It showed at that time disc degeneration. I had an epidural steroid injection... Now that left me with the sensation that I had been kicked in the back by Paul Bunyon's boot! ...”
I was prescribed 2 anxiety meds, Clonazepam and Diazepam, daily. Is it safe to be taking 2?
Question posted by MichelleP... on 4 Apr 2011 • 3 answers
Support groups: anxiety, clonazepam, diazepam, generalized anxiety disorder
gentlefootprint's response: “I am taking clonazepam and alprazalom without problems, but to take clonzapam with diazepam (generic for valium), I don't know. I'm assuming a single doctor prescribed them to be used together. Dzoo's from this community is a pharmacist. He'd be ...”
I'm experiencing blunt pain in the middle of my back. Has anyone else had this, what did you do?
Question posted by gentlefoo... on 3 Apr 2011 • 5 answers
Support groups: pain, back pain
gentlefootprint's comment: “Thanks for taking a stab at this, Ellen. I was hospitalized three days last week and underwent bloodwork, ECGs, chest x-rays, echocardiogram and nuclear tests with heart both chemically induced stress and at rest. I had gone to am appointment with ...”
Can you be in direct hot sun while on coumadin?
Question posted by vicky33 on 31 Mar 2011 • 1 answer
Support groups: coumadin
gentlefootprint's answer: “You may want to discuss this with your doctor. Elevated body temperature may increase the effect of Coumadin. Be careful to avoid becoming overheated, especially during hot weather.”
What's wrong with me, so anxious hard to get outof bed, pain from surgeries take percocet, need help
Question posted by ksbarent on 29 Mar 2011 • 3 answers
Support groups: ambien, ativan, twice-a-day, xanax, sleep, anxiety, depression
gentlefootprint's comment: “the support you get here is so genuine and filled with empathy. you know you're dealing with support that really understands. As you have already seen, Laurie is a gift to this community in terms of understanding the application and use of ...”