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I am a 61 year old man who was in a car accident 13 years ago and have a broken back (T-4) with rods, pins and wires that are irriating, sleep apnea, arthritis, sciatica, pressure sores starting on my buttocks, severe insomnia and nerve damage causing other pains. My body does not work well with most pain meds, mainly narcartics, in fact the patch makes me ill so it does not help. I am getting frustrated and depressed with all this going on. Please, someone, let me know soon.

2006-06-13 11:24:45 · 8 answers · asked by cwmacado 1 in Health General Health Care Injuries

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sorry to hear about your situation.....it sounds like you could benefit from a support group or some one on one counseling....I would ask your primary care doctor for some referrals on both.....it would be a good chance to vent your frustrations, fears, depression, emotions etc.....if your situation is such thaat you are homebound or not able to find this help I would try an online support community..here is a link to one http://groups.msn.com/ChronicPainSupportGroupCPSG and another http://chronicpainsupport.org/

good luck...hope you feel better

2006-06-13 12:55:04 · answer #1 · answered by vinny 1 · 0 0

you sound like one of the residents where I work. First of all you need to get moving. Those pressure sores are from not moving and allowing blood supply to that area and also not enough protein in your diet for tissue growth. You should talk to your Dr about a CPAP machine for your sleep apnea. Insomnia is probably from doing anything to tire your body out. If you sit around all day you aren't using any energy. Your body needs the sun to build Vitamin D which helps prevent depression. So get out of the chair into the sun!!! Maybe you could try acupuncture for pain relief?? I don't know much about it, but I have heard some good things. Good diet and exercise would work wonders for you. Best of Luck and Many Blessings

2006-06-13 12:44:43 · answer #2 · answered by wildarts 1 · 0 0

It sounds like you may have some problems with being over weight.....maybe not but if you do you need to try and find an exercise program.....I know that it can be painful with arthritis so i would suggest some sort of water aerobics....

Pressure sores on your buttocks means you are sitting for very long periods of time and not moving.....

If your sick of medicine try sunbathing for your depression...sometimes this really helps

2006-06-13 11:31:16 · answer #3 · answered by krunic_05 2 · 0 0

Well, I would know a very efficient one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax - but I would be quite cautious about the fact you have a broken back. Perhaps you could ask a therapist on the consequenses...?

Without this fact I would send you there immediately, because all symptoms mentioned usually get cured.

The treatment is available in California and Europe, costing approx. 220 dollars. Wishing you good luck!

2006-06-17 09:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by swissnick 7 · 0 0

As for the pain, there is an aid called a "Tens" unit that stimulates the muscles and nerves by delivery of small electric shock waves. It is the most awesome little machine out there to releive pain. Works WAY BETTER than pain medication. Ask your doctor about it. Try it out.

2006-06-13 14:40:26 · answer #5 · answered by Firefighter EMT 3 · 0 0

Have you been assessed by a pain management physician? They are usually anesthesiologists. They take you off of everything and start from scratch to see what will give you the most relief with the least amount of medication. Sometimes they use steroids like prednisone and anti-depresant like Amitriptyline. It is worth a try.

2006-06-13 15:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

As you've gotten mentioned, if individuals don't seem to be capable to obtain aid then you definitely can't supply it. That is, individuals select a course in existence and don't difference till they're capable and inclined to difference. You can inspire and aid give an explanation for different offerings to individuals and support them whilst they're capable however till then you definitely have to allow cross. This may also be tough to do if in case you have a viewpoint that naturally indicates you wherein they're headed, nevertheless they have to get to that factor earlier than they may be able to difference. So how do you manage residing with any one that's so poor it hurts you. I'd advocate discovering a few location wherein you'll consider loose to be your self, might be that is university, taking a stroll, studying a ebook, being attentive to tune, meditating, and so on. The key's to do whatever that you simply experience, that allows for you to consider well, wherein you experience that second to the factor you not notice you've gotten any issues. This will quite aid you recharge and be in a position to manage different disorders on your existence. You may additionally desire to give up being attentive to your mom's proceedings. Simply give an explanation for to her that you simply realize she has had a difficult existence stuffed with demanding situations or even with that she is right here now, that you simply love her regardless and that you simply not which to hear negativity. It's no longer that she can't specific herself or vent however what's the target of it? Is it to wallow in it, or is it to free up it, to transport on and begin medication? The backside line is love your mom however don't possess her issues.

2016-09-09 01:04:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Smoke marijuana, lots and lots of marijuana.

this is not a joke and am not kidding.

Get some seeds and grow it in a closet under compact florescent lights.

If you dont want to smoke it then eat it in Brownies or cookies.

many friends who have had cancer swear by the power of marijuana.

2006-06-13 11:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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