I read some of you have had issues with "nerves" being on edge...yesterday I felt like my skin was crawling - Neuro put me on Flexaril for 5 days along with my Trilep...that is over; since then I have not slept and I feel like I am just gonna snap... this is SO VERY NEW for me, never before EVER -- AND the intensity in pain is coming back...really??? ugh.
Oh Cris, what a nightmare for you. It sounds awful. I am sending you healing thoughts. You are always so supportive of other members here.
I'm open to suggestions...herbal tea - done that...vegatating on the couch - doing now...help!!!
thanks Jackie...feelin out of control right now; NOT me at all...
Cris,
I would sit alone in my recliner in a darkened room and listened to my favorite music. Good luck and I hope you find something that works for you soon!
Scott
Cris, do you think the trileptal is making you feel this way?? Reason I ask is my doc reduced my effexor cuz we thought I was having having trouble with emotional reactions between trilep and effexor, or it could be because of the pain. We aren't sure. Now I am becoming agitated. Sooo...
Can you call your Neuro again? If the flexeril works, seems like a no brainer for me! When I first started gabapentin I was agitated to the extreme. I did not have that reaction on the trilep.... but different drugs do different things to different people. I can imagine that flexeril would help with that being a muscle relaxer.
I think it is worth a call.
I have not called him yet; I guess waiting to see if it IS something I just can't handle...not sure if I can. I felt a LITTLE better for the 5 days I was to take the Flexaril, doc told me to stop taking after that... Now that I am done with it - the pain is increasing, I have just not been able to get it under control since my trip to NC 2 weeks ago. I still can't sleep worth a darn; breakthrough episodes are becoming stronger and stronger. I'll call my neuro tomorrow and see what he says - still feel so 'weak' depending on someone and meds; just not my style. ...maybe just the 'nerves' talking right now - ugh.
Thanks Scott - love music; will have to find the time and put up the 'NO DISTURB' sign... :D
Your welcome! I was lucky that everyone left me alone when they knew I needed to be alone, except for our three little Pomeranian "children" that sat with me and knew I was hurting and helped take the pain away. I hope you can find relief soon, you are in my prayers. PS. GET THAT SIGN UP!
Scott
cris said:
I have not called him yet; I guess waiting to see if it IS something I just can't handle...not sure if I can. I felt a LITTLE better for the 5 days I was to take the Flexaril, doc told me to stop taking after that... Now that I am done with it - the pain is increasing, I have just not been able to get it under control since my trip to NC 2 weeks ago. I still can't sleep worth a darn; breakthrough episodes are becoming stronger and stronger. I'll call my neuro tomorrow and see what he says - still feel so 'weak' depending on someone and meds; just not my style. ...maybe just the 'nerves' talking right now - ugh.
Thanks Scott - love music; will have to find the time and put up the 'NO DISTURB' sign... :D
I used to get really mad when my family would not be quiet when I was trying to balance the checkbook. Yikes..
I am sorry for misunderstanding what you meant. I do hope that you can get some relief very soon. :( Sincerely, Min
More pain always gets me “unnerved”! It sucks for one, but over time I think my body has had enough of this pain syndrome. I SO get where you are right now. Just last week, I was on week nine from the lasr botox injections and the appt setter messed up and I had to wait for a cancellation. Since she actually did not follow docs orders to have me in at week eight, she had to find a 15 min appt for me. Once I was seen, doc not only gave the inj. but he pulled me off of two meds causing weight gain and replaced the 2400mg of gabapentin with 1200mg of gralise…a new time release neurontin that is more efficient due to a steady, low dose release. Feel so much better! Before my appt though, I would take a two cup mug and nuke the water to boiling and would use two bags each of sleepy time and tension tamer tea bags. It would steep for 5 min so that it was good and strong. Every three hours did the trick to bring anxiety down. Sleepytime during the day may invoke a nap, but sleep is good when anxiety is high. Many prayers and good thought for you, Cris
Thanks LyndaS...I truly don't know what the change is...I still have just as much of the breakthrough pain; but the anxiety and nervousness is less (thank God above)...having to take the Flexaril every night - still haven't gotten hold of my neuro; mostly my fault with working til LATE and just tooooo busy during the day to call. I will get him on Monday ... period. I like what you said about the hot tea; that is such a good idea! I like to drink hot tea at night, so I'm gonna get some tomorrow to keep in case it starts up again. We have to put up with so much...I'm learning every day to appreciate the good times and try to get through the tough ones. I appreciate your input!