Oh my, that is so sad.
My heart goes out to you both!!!!!!
I am anxious for the day when there is a post about his condition finally being treatable.
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Chronic pain
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i don't post much so i'm pm this to you. i thought i'd been through a lot of heartache with friends and family til i read yor post. i can't imagine what your going through. you two are in my thoughts and prayers.
take care, Connie
p.s. i'm 52, never had or wanted children but have 9 furry ones that are like my own
take care, Connie
p.s. i'm 52, never had or wanted children but have 9 furry ones that are like my own
Wow, Laurie! Just wow!Originally Posted by LDG
Thank you.
It's been a rough week. He has become very sensitive to changes in pressure, and the recent bout of snowstorms has just had tight pressure bars rolling through here constantly - it's just been a nightmare.
Sadly, narcotics are the only thing that help provide any relief. And it's just partial and temporary. And he hates it. The good news is that unless he combines diazempams (which he uses sometimes to try to help him get some sleep) with them, they don't get him high or even mentally fuzzy - I guess with the amount of pain he's in either they just don't have those side effects or the dulling of pain itself makes him more clear headed. I don't know. I just know he's functional (meaning he has a good 2 -5 hours a day) with them and is not functional at all without them.
The saddest thing, though, is that looking at those pictures you can really see the "spark" has left his eyes. This man was so full of life, and an EXTREMELY emotional and passionate person. And those last pictures.... he just looks like life is slowing ebbing away.
I know that time takes it's toll on our looks, but i can sooooo see the toll that Gary's pain has taken on him. Not to say that he isn't still a good-looking man, he is. He just looks totally different, you can see the pain that he suffers in his eyes. I soooooo hope that some DR can ease his pain, for him...and for you. I know that I would be crazy beside myself to see my DH go through this. You are such a strong woman!
Originally Posted by sarahp
It's heartbreaking to really SEE what you guys have been throughI keep waiting for the day that you guys find a treatment that works - that day WILL come.
I couldn't have said it better. Laurie, you and Gary are always in my prayers
Thinking of you both as always
Oh Laurie
That is heartbreaking to see, I am keeping you both in my thoughts as always
That is heartbreaking to see, I am keeping you both in my thoughts as always
I'm so sorry to hear this, Laurie. I hope you do find something to alleviate the pain.
Oh my gosh Laurie, that is absolutely horrible!!!!!
Has Gary considered going to either the Mayo Clinic or John Hopkins for treatment? These are the two top medical facilities in the country, maybe they can give Gary some relief from all that pain. Sending to you both.
Bless his heart, I pray they find a way to ease his pain.
I am so sorry that you and Gary are going through this. My thoughts are wth you and for you both.
xx
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We've actually tracked down the experts in the field. There are still a few things to try, but we're getting down to a very short list.Originally Posted by Lorie D.
Oh my gosh Laurie, that is absolutely horrible!!!!!Has Gary considered going to either the Mayo Clinic or John Hopkins for treatment? These are the two top medical facilities in the country, maybe they can give Gary some relief from all that pain. Sending to you both.
He's really one of the bravest/strongest people I know.
I am so sorry for what you are both going through. I hope there is a cure. There has to be, somewhere.
Laurie this is so sad to see
It amazes me in this day and age that there are still conditions in people and animals that modern medication and treatments just don`t seem to touch. My heart goes out to you both.
I am so sorry for the both of you. God bless you both and many for the relief of Gary's pain.
