Hi Pete,

Okay, Mr. Macho, glad you posted for a little understanding and sympathy -- You've got it! I've read a lot of your replies to post and you are a very caring person (whether you're macho or not).

Sending you a big hug, but not too tight --don't want to increase your pain. Let's see....you've taken all your drugs and no relief...no one home to get the ice for you? I've never suggested this before but what about taking a sleeping aid. Do you think that would put you to sleep so you can get a respite from the pain.

Do you have a pool or access to one? Many people on this website swear that it alleviates the pain. What about a hot shower or soak in the tub? Or, an ice bath? Do any of the over the counter ointments help? (Biofreeze, Icy Hot, etc.) Are you keeping hydrated? Keep drinking - that's important. Have you eaten anything? Probably not because you're in pain but a little food might help or whatever floats your boat. I ususally can get a little food in me on a painful day right after I take a pain pill.

Good luck with your appointment this Friday -- you're driving yourself to Boston (UGH!) I hope you have a driver.

You're having a bad day today but I know tomorrow will be better -- when I get these type of days, I just focus on the future and know that the pain will eventually subside.

Hang in there and sending comforting thoughts your way.

Judy

Hi Pete,
I only joined this forum the other day & it has already helped me tremendously. I've read many encouraging comments from you to others & today I'm sending some warm, caring thoughts your way.

I hope you get some answers on Friday; I'm really thinking of you & hoping you can get some relief soon.

i just hope that you get through it soon .try TENS and see you doctor for suitable pain relief good luck my friend
STRAKER

Pete, I'm so sorry you are hurting! My prayers are with you! Please take care of yourself so we can start up our contest again, I rather enjoy beating you daily!

And a great big (gentle)

BUBBLEGUM, KAT, JUDY, STRAKER, STEFF, TELLY....THANKS SO MUCH. i'm on the foor now resting and thinking of you guys. Straker i was thinking the other day how you like to swim and i was going to send PM about it. as soon as this flareup eases you'll hear from me. Kat, after i have a sleeping pill i think i'll be in better shape to beat you to those posts.Sometimes i think it's not fair because that neurontin gives you the edge...it's like a baseball player being on steroids...not fair! boy rePLying to the good wishes is keeping me busy and taking my mind from the pain. i love you all......pete

So sorry to hear you are having a really bad day, sending you lots of well wishes and hoping your pain subsides soon. how far is boston from you? how many hours drive? maybe get a friend to drive you if possible. . .

hi JO AND INCHWORM. because of your good wishes i feel a bit better. i know you guys understand. we've all been in the shoes of pain. no matter how bad things are there's always a ray of hope. love you all
pete

Dear Pete,

Thending you thome chicken noodle thoup!

Here you go!

......

Darn...I can't get the thoup to thtay on here for you!

Oh well, I'll keep trying.

In the meantime... I'll thay a prayer for you and hope you have a better day tomorrow.

(Pleathe excuthe my lithp... I burnt my tongue while theasoning your thoup!)

Take care,

Tammy

Actually the neurontin kicked my ass for quite a few hours till just a bit ago, too bad you weren't there to pick up the slack! Gladd you are able to keep a positive attitude going. I find looking and things like this help me out:

Boy: Do not try to open the door; that's impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth.

Neo: What truth?

Boy: There is no door.

You were on my mind all night and now I know why. I think I was feeling your pain. I am so sorry my friend. How I wish i could take all your pain away.

Tammy's pain thoup should be a big help. Pain thoup is great for pain, the soul and you can even rub it on or soak your feet in it!! (grins)
I am also sending a hug to you, my friend. It's a very gentle hig.....Oh shoot....I guess a hig is as a hug isn't it??(giggle)
I hope you are able to drive when the big day comes. I will be thinking of you. Do you have someone who can drive you??
I am being silly but hope it cheers you up some. Pain is not funny and you have always been upbeat but I know it has been hard for you.
Keeping you in my thoughts. We are here for you Buddy
Patsy W

I am so angy that you are sick and nobody to help you get ice or whatever, id do it for you if i could . You have been such a supporter to me and everyone here . Hope your drive goes well ,take a friend with you for a roadtrip then maybe a good relaxing lunch. Here is a big hug forya! Rebel

i'm floored by all the good wishes. the trouble is i like the floor. i get down on all fours. Crawl around a bit and the pain eases off. not much of a life compared to most people. but the spirits aren't too bad.
just had some great pain soup by an award winning cook named tammy. and oh...a barbeque from a southerner named rebel.
By the way rebel...you do fried chicken?
And Kat....i've got some catchup to do. just because i'm in the minors now doesn't mean i wont come back swingin. you watch these SH points start rollin in....theres a lot of drugs out there that have yet to be banned. i may use a few to boost my average.
Patsey your the best. one of these days after i get my stimmulator. you and i would make a "shocking" couple out on the dance floor! when the music gets fast we'll just up the amps.
well you all pushed the right buttons and you'll see me again on the cyber stage...love ya pete

So sorry you had such a bad day. Hopefully Tues will be better for ya., You have so many friends here that its just gotta make you feel warm inside. We all care about you and hope that you get some answers in Boston. I really hope that you can find someone to drive you. Its so bad to drive a distance when you are hurting. I would drive you, if I could. I could tell you about cow tipping and everything we do here in Iowa. Take care my friend and am sending you a really soft hug

i'm up and at em. pain not so bad now. what is cow tippin. i used to play golf near a cow pasture and the last place youd want to land your ball was in a ''meddow muffin"...ha ha
thanks for thoughts and if i'm not mistaken don't you have a grandchild that eases your pain?
feel better fellow pain person
pete

So happy to hear youe date is set for the implant.
Keep an open mind about the stimulator Pete. I am still learning to live with mine. I still have pain in my feet that no matter how high I turn my stimulator, it is still there. I have to have pain meds to have a somewhat "normal" life.
I am lucky that the constant stimulation does not bother me except at night, i have to turn it off then. It keeps me awake no matter how low I turn it.
best of the best to you Pete.
patsy W

Here's a big cyber hug for MR. Macho Man I'm glad you're doing a little better now and hope your appt goes well next Friday. Right now I'm getting "rides" to the bathroom because my back and legs hurt so bad. This really sucks, oh well Anyway, I hope you have a nice weekend

thanks for good wishes. does ride mean in a wheelchair.
do you usually walk?
i got good news friday on scs. ns said no problem inserting it under a local anesthesia. pm dr couldn't get trial in because everything was too tight. so its a go for sometime in sept.
i now have hope for a little relief.
i'm missing a cookout now because of too many stairs!
pete

That's great your doctor can get it done that way. Well, my husband had to half drag, half carry me to the bathroom which is connected to the master bedroom. He has back problems too but no way near as bad as mine. I don't have a wheelchair but it would come in handy in this type of situation or if I'm somewhere that requires a lot of walking. It looks like I'll miss out on BBQ too

Since you are missing the Bar-b-que, is someone bring the "que" to you? Are you still feeling better than earlier this week?

Hubbie's got the grill going now and, of course, one rain cloud has settled over the back yard and nicely watered my plants (LOL) -- it's already over so no harm done.

I've decided to be patriotic and am making cupcakes for the kids on my cul-de-sac with red, white and blue frosting. How Betty Crocker of me! (ha!)

I didn't sleep last night (for whatever reason) so I'm kind of punch drunk right now and I'm sure I'll be up late calming down my dog who freaks out and becomes a barking zombie when the fireworks go off.

Oh, great news about getting you appointment scheduled for September.

Take care and Happy Fourth!

Judy

those kids are going to love the cupcakes. i'm getting hungry just thinking of them.
boy you keep busy....god bless you. never know you had pain.
hope the sleep fairy is out tonight...
have a good one
pete

Hi to you and don't forget we are all here with you sending positive thoughts. You are not alone. I am out here too and having a terrible time. The hopelessness is overwhelming at times. Constant pain is depressing,right? Now it's time to surrender to this for the time being, and know that change will eventually come.Its time for us to have hope and pray that tomo will give us the strength to seek the answers we need. Keep strong, eat,sleep to escape for a few hours and know U R not alone.

I don't know what "cow tipping" is, but I do know at our local small town rodeo, we have an event called cow chip frisbee. Bet you can guess what that is. You just have to be sure the ones you use are really dry Winner is based on distance thrown. Lots of fun to substitue your neighbor's "chips" . Enjoyed the visual picture of you on the floor. Hope you are better soon.

you guys make me laugh, a much needed one today. We used to use meadow muffins for bases to play ball in the fields growing up. Of course, we would ensure they were the driest ones too!!!
Pete, glad to hear that you are feeling better, reminds the rest of us that there is hope, and better days are ahead. I just wish it would be tomorrow!! Maybe it will...
Have a good night, and be well all!!

yah a few laughs. we all need that. if you cant laugh at yourself then someone else laughs at you and that not great. better that the whole world laughs with you
VICKI we need to get you out of that down and out feeling. what is your pain situation? you can be up even if you have terrible pain. and it doesnt have to come from narcotics. hope to chat with you soon....pete

yah a few laughs. we all need that. if you cant laugh at yourself then someone else laughs at you and that not great. better that the whole world laughs with you
VICKI we need to get you out of that down and out feeling. what is your pain situation? you can be up even if you have terrible pain. and it doesnt have to come from narcotics. hope to chat with you soon....pete

I haven't posted on this thread before now, but wanted to say "Hi" and I hope you're feeling better. I've noticed that since you've joined SH you've really been supportive and helpful.

You're really the kind of person that helps make this site work. I hope you got some good food in ya yesterday for Independence Day even though you couldn't make it to the BBQ.

Take care and hope you're feeling better.
Cath