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January 25, 2012 - 2:48am
Intonsofpain
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This Fits Me To A T!

Hello,

I just joined your forum about 30 Mins. ago, and was checking out the forums, etc. when this one caught my attention, and made me post!

I have been in pain in a little over 8 years, and for that whole time, I've been having sleeping issues, sometimes they get better, and some times worse, but the problem is ungoing. For example; I have had 4 hours of sleep in the last 75 hours, I do not get sleepy during the day, and can actually function just fine! I had talked to my GP about it, and he refuses to prescribe anything to help me relax, I had tried the natural methods; Vakerian, Chamomile tea, sleepy time tea, you name it, I've done it! If any of you have been succesful, please share it with me, I am desperate!

Thanks,

ILOP

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5 lumbar spinal surgeries (07, 08, 09) including a multi-level/360 fusion and 4 Laminectomies due to fail surgery syndrome and complications. ACDF C5-6 in March of 2010. Right tibia repaired with titanium and screws due to a terrible ankle fracture in Sept. of 2011. Cancer survivor, and mother to 4 human children that are grown and gone, and one 4 legged one.
I've had over 20 surgeries in my life time, including a Thorocotomy to remove part of my left lung (Cancer). I am currently on Fentanyl patch 100 Mcg's, with Dilaudid for break through pain, I had a Spinal Cord Stimulator installed in June of 2008, and it has helped me with my neuropathic pain, but not my mechanical one. I am hoping to get an intrathecal pain pump some time this year, I just moved to the central part of my State, so I am seeing a new PM Doc. I have been on social security disability since my failed lumbar fusions. I am Social Worker,and mostly worked with HIV/AIDS patients and their families. I know that God has a plan for me, but he forgot to send me the memo! Smile

***I am NOT a Doctor, Nurse or medical professional, so whatever advice I give, I give from the heart; so personal experiences,stories, annecdotes, etc. that I might mention here, are based on MY personal experiences, and are not meant to be taken as "Gospel". ALWAYS consult with your Doctor, he knows you best!!"

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January 28, 2012 - 11:18pm
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Donnabe
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Hmmm you need a different GP

Hmmm you need a different GP if they won't prescribe you anything. What is his/her reasoning?

I also have problems sleeping due to pain and a racing mind. I sleep maybe 3-5 hrs a night. Tossing and turning all night makes my sleep worse.

Like you, I am not that tired during the day. I have learned to live with it.

Welcome to the forum. You will find a lot of very supportive, nice people here.

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24 years old. Started having neck and shoulder pain around age 18.

ACDF C4-C5 June 23rd, 2011.

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