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Denise Coleman

posted 08/15/2009, comments (4)

I'm Going on Strike

I’ve decided I need a break. I’m going on strike. I can only take so much and then I need to have some space and time of my own. I am tired of going from one appointment to another, draining the last bit of energy I have left in me. I used to love having busy days at work and dashing from one interesting meeting to... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/11/2009, comments (3)

Help...I suffer with chronic back and neck pain as well as severe migraines

2 years ago I had a cervical spinal fusion on levels c4-c8, I also have 2disc herniation's at l4-l5, l5-s1. I have been on pain medications for the last 3.5 years. I currently am taking soma 2x a day, ms contin 60mg 2x a day, nortriptyline 75mg 1 x a day and endocet for breakthrough pain generally 2 pills 2-3 times a day. In addition to this i... Read more Chevron

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Denise Coleman

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posted 08/05/2009, comments (2)

Dealing with multiple chronic conditions

I have lived with chronic pain for over 40 years with varying levels of disability. I had no choice but to accept it, adapt to it as best as possible, and between 5 spine surgeries and pain medication, among other treatments, I managed to live a full life with a career in higher education until 1998. Too bad that... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/03/2009, comments (9)

Backed-Up and Barfing

Well Doc, I am backed-up and barfing if you really want to know how I feel. The porcelain god is frowning on me from his throne in the sky. That medicine that you gave me has really got me plugged-up and hugging the toilet at the same time. Go figure! I would rather take the pain than have my innards all tied up in knots. No thank you! You can... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/02/2009, comments (0)

Pharmacy Screw Up!

Right after I posted my last post I was searching for the new med that I just picked up from the pharmacy. The med that I picked up and was taking for two days was not the med that my doctor prescribed. Yes I was in pain, No it was not working..... The med that I got was Oxycodone HCL 30mg. That med is a instant release good for 5 or 6 hours. One... Read more Chevron

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