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Helping Your Daughter
Marissa
Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 11:00 AMre: Helping Your Daughter
jrb2008
Friday, January 11, 2008 at 02:31 PMDear Marissa,
I am sorry it took me so long to get back online-I needed to do some real soul searching and I am trying to get back on track as where I am in this whole situation. One thing is that I have been trying to be all and do all and of course it has not been working. So many times I have given it all to God, but then took it back because it wasn't going quickly enough for me or my daughter. My faith, in the healing powers of Jesus and God's love for me and my daughter, has been lukewarm and it has made me confused, angry, depressed-and no help to my daughter. Of course, I have been forgiven AGAIN and as always my simple joy of having HIM in my life has returned...
To answer your questions, my daughter is on anti-depressants and was diagnosed as situationally and clinically depressed about 4 years ago. She has been on on several different anti-depressants, Lexapro (not strong enough), Geodon (caused tremors), Lamictal (may cause skin sensitivy and after severe allergic reactions to antibiotics that made her skin sluff off her pyschriatrist took her off of it almost immediately), Cymbaltra and Prozac. She is only on Cymbaltra and Prozac now, but with the amount of morphine she is taking for the pain-I am not sure that the anti-depressants can counteract it. She also takes Xanax for anxiety, which has been very intense the last month.
No we haven't been able to find any good support groups that deal specifically with Chronic pain in this area, but will keep checking.
No, my daughter has not found her peace with the Lord-she is afraid because she is angry with HIM and she thinks HE is angry with her. Too private to discuss with her right now. No church groups-she thinks others are judging her. Prayers are welcome. Thanks, Jan.....
"But these things I plan won't happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day." Habakkuk 2:3
re: re: Helping Your Daughter
Marissa
Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 12:41 PMJan,
My prayers continue to go out to both you and your daughter. God is not angry with your daughter. Also this I do know: God does not directly cause us pain or calamities in our life. Every experience in this life is for our benefit. He wants us to draw closer to him through all the trials and tribulations we have in this life. Unfortunately we are all mortals and our bodies are subject to so many discomforts and diseases in this life. We usually expect this in our old age, but sometimes our bodies disappoint us and wear out sooner through disease or injury. God wants you and your daughter to draw closer to him through prayer. He will be there for you, and I encourage you to reach out to Him. He loves you very much and He is very much aware of both you and your daughters trials and tribulations.
Hugs,
Marissa
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help with chronic pain
Anonymous
Monday, June 23, 2008 at 07:31 PMYES, I suffer from it also. Yes, I have tried everything known to man, but there is a point in a therapy when too much, is too much. The methadone takes away from the benefit of the other meds. She needs to cut way down on the others, to point of quitting. Then stay on the methadone only. Exercise, whether it is lightly swimming in a pool or anything to get the endorphins moving.
DEPRESSION, goes with pain. You either have to make yourself get up and go or get on some anti depression medication.
I am sure, that she is doctor shopping, given the amounts and types of meds she is taking at once. It just does not happen. At that high a dose of methadone, the other narcotics are doing nothing for pain. It is more dependency problem now.
Just think, if you listen to me and do something, IS IT BETTER THAN DOING NOTHING? SITTING AROUND, WAITING TO DIE? OR THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE?
Been there. Doing that. It is hard. Very.
Get her to a pain clinic or pain institute. They will put her on the proper path. Too many doctors with no communication between them, will result in her death. Sure as I am sitting here.
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Hi,
I am wondering if your daughter is on any anti-depressants to help her deal with her chronic pain? Speaking from experience this does help immensely. There are some excellent support groups in many communities for people who must deal with chronic pain in their lives on a daily basis. Sometimes these folks will even reach out and come into your home to provide support. Also I am wondering if your daughter has any church clergy she can turn to for a health blessing? All religions, I am assuming offer great spritual support for people in your daughter's situation. I am a Latter Day Saint ( Mormon ) and throughout my life have received many health blessings which have truly helped me endure my health issues, as well as lead me to Doctors who have had the skills and knowledge to help me. Good luck to you and your daughter, and prayers are being sent your way! :)
Marissa