Pain relief!

Sorry it's been awhile but have been a bit down in the dumps and not overly enthused about writing. I do have some good news now to share though which is certainly a major change in my story. I have been seeing my doctor regularly and got to the point where I was nearly begging him to try a new form of pain medication. I had come to the conclusion that most of my problems including sleep, depression, motivation, stress etc. were all to do with my pain levels. I wanted something long lasting that I could take twice a day and would keep my pain to a low level which I could deal with. I feel I have been somewhat patient living with this for 9 months now and searching many other avenues first. Sorry if I am repeating myself at all from other entries but when u have pain it tends to be such a big focus in your life! He decided to trial me on something and give me the lowest dose possible to begin with just 5mg. When I was no better at all I researched the
medication on the Internet. It seems that this medication goes from 5mg all the way through to 80mg but doctors are very careful as there are potential side effects on higher doses and it is better to ease your body into the drug. By the time I went back to the doctor I was in agony - grumpy with pain and even getting a stress headache from dealing with it all. He said he would try the 20mg and I went home not overly expectant and just wanting to sleep. Two hours after taking my first dose I was like a new woman! My pain had nearly disappered and I had forgotten what that felt like! I started cleaning and organising absolutley renewed with energy! From the person that a few hours before could hardly deal with her son from all the pain she was in it was like being reborn! Today I am not quite so cheerful but have a very low level of pain which I can deal with quite well. I am still pacing myself around the house getting things done in 10 minute slots
then resting again but I really do feel hopefull that a new lease on life is beginning! Here's to all of us finding that happy place where we can tolerate our pain and live in the world rather than just existing which is what I felt like I was doing at times! Till next time....smile at someone it will give both of you a lift! :)

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