Sleep Problems
Posted on: Tue, 12/02/2008 - 12:45
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It's Tuesday, must be Christmas time!
it was busy a night here lat night. 
i don't like seeing all those wasted dreams. it seems lots of us are getting excited about this month and all that entails. for me it gets simpler and simpler. i pulled out decorations this year and had no idea what to do with most of them. i was up for the tree and not much else. my imagination is on stalled. 
i see Robin and Frustrated kept the forum warm and full of cheer last night. 
i hope we can all catch a few hours of sleep this afternoon. sweet dreaming! Jenny
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
you fell, being in pain anyway and then have that happen can't help. Make sure you go to the Doctor if things don't get better, you may have injured yourself.
I hope you can get some sleep.....
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
I'm sorry you fell. I hope that didn't set you back. I agree you should get checked out tomorrow. Hope you're okay. Charry
L5-S1 herniated disc with tear with disc material in contact with S-1 nerve. 3 Epidurals. Facet joint injections and last epidural on Dec. 6. DDD C5-C7 osteoarthritis hyperextension of cervical spine. Off work 10 months due to pain.
MS Contin,Flexeril,celebrex,Lyrica,wellbutrin,lasix,amitriptyline,Oxazepam
Are you ok? I hope you are resting and everything is alright now
I shot this little guy on my porch_that's a little bug underneath him..obviously I interrupted his dinner,and he's giviving me the EYE..lol
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
I hope you alright!!!
bruise's go away thankfully and I here yo a nap does wonders.
According to MRI impression readings: Chronic bilateral L5 pars defects with grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 and marked bilateral foraminal stenosis.
After reviewing my records 10/17/08:X Ray DX via flexion/extension:
Severe DDD at L5/S1 w/ 2 mm of motion, 3 mm retrolisthesis at L4/L5.Spondylolisthesis due to Spondylosis.Time for a true 2nd opinion.
Gout in both feet, Type 2 Diabetes(diet exercise only), Bipolar 2, Panic Disorder, and Insomnia from hell.
Meds: Norco, Wellbutrin XL(breaktime), Ativan(as needed), Ambien(on call), Zyprexa(manic rides gone bad)
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
I can't seem to settle down. I tried Ambien and it didn't help me. I figure when I get tired enough I will sleep sooner or later... Jenny I hope you are doing better. I thought about you off and on all day.
Hope you all are able to get some much needed rest.
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
How the heck can any of us manage that? My kids have already been told there will be no decorations this year because I can't stand long enough to get er done. Big applause to anyone who put up a whole tree.
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
but my wonderful sister came and did it for me. I sat and watched my sister, her husband, my husband and my 2 kids put it up and they had a ball...There is noooo way I could have decorated but my family insisted, thought it would help my depression.
Pro, how old are your kids? can't they help decorate???
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
...and lazy ones at that. They have accepted the no tree for this year without any fuss. I can't get up to take a shower without hurting, so chores of any kind are not happening. My husband and sons, 17 and 6, are doing what they can to stay fed and have clean clothes, but that's about it.
First thing I'm doing post op is scrubbing bathrooms.
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
to hear they would rather go without a tree than to have to put one up...
Also, sorry to hear your hurting that bad, believe me I know how it feels to not be able to do anything when your in that kind of pain...
What kind of surgery are you having and when if you don't mind my asking...
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
you have a bare spot over there, there is a bulb out, don't you see it???
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Oh, I taje that back; later today. Hopin' for micro and praying for SOON. Npn-stop pain since Oct. 27. L5 S1 prolapse.
Typing from a laptop on a tv tray and can't see the jeys easily....can't wait to be normal again.
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
you finally got some sleep. I am putting all of my hope for sleep in for you tonight. I wish you weren't hurting so bad.
Try counting elephants instead of sheep....
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Jenny, I think if you are hurting that bad you should be seen by a Doctor, you could have really injured yourself. You don't have medical insurance?
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Sorry Jenny that your hurting,
Let me join you in the pain dept aisle 7.5.
Made the mistake of trying to get out today, visit friends and some errands funny how a common deed brings the piper.Now, I am just beginning to feel the aftershocks, spasm central and my sacroiliac joints are killing me.I cannot get comfy
My back, even a bruise on my left shin area from a month ago is inflamed.My elbow w/ the possible psoriasis patch is swollen again.Left bottom foot new as well, its like pain found new ways to throw me off.Sleep tonight
According to MRI impression readings: Chronic bilateral L5 pars defects with grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 and marked bilateral foraminal stenosis.
After reviewing my records 10/17/08:X Ray DX via flexion/extension:
Severe DDD at L5/S1 w/ 2 mm of motion, 3 mm retrolisthesis at L4/L5.Spondylolisthesis due to Spondylosis.Time for a true 2nd opinion.
Gout in both feet, Type 2 Diabetes(diet exercise only), Bipolar 2, Panic Disorder, and Insomnia from hell.
Meds: Norco, Wellbutrin XL(breaktime), Ativan(as needed), Ambien(on call), Zyprexa(manic rides gone bad)
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
I am also in pain but I didn't fall!!
I don't know why exactly I seem to go through this everyother week it seems lately...
I can't believe with medical that those are not covered, they wonder why so many people end up in the ER... Iam sorry you are hurting and are at a road block it seems....that just stinks.
Well, I will be sending you lots of healing energy.......
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
4jkasper, thank you for the positive energy. i need it right now. so you aren't feeling very well? not getting any sleep doesn't help at all. sometimes it does seem to go in cycles! try your pain meds, a soft pillow and a really warm blanket. if only it was so simple!! i hope you catch a few winks this morning.
Jenny 
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
were you able to sleep alittle today? I thought about you off and on all day....
I just know he is going to tell me Iam on the way to a full recovery and will be totally pain free... 
My husband had today off (well, his day job)so we went Christmas shopping. I made it through 4 stores and we had to quit, the rate Iam going I should have started last July.My husband tries to get me to use the wheel chair carts but I refuse...
No, Iam not feeling well, I was supposed to go to the NS next Thursday but they called this morning and said my bone scan report is in and he wants to see me on Monday.So, is that good or bad news, of course she wouldn't tell me anything over the phone, so it will be a very long weekend...
Well, I'll probably pop in later, hope you're feeling better.
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Jenny,Jeanette,Charry,Frustrated,Profofhumanities~I think I covered all in the thread..but ..I see I skipped the thread yesterday,and everyone is suffering with lack of sleep and such pain
I could type a lot and bore y'all to sleep,but I type pretty slow.I'm not a pecker(lol),maybe about 25/30 words a minute,but sometimes I stop to think so as not to get my posts too confusing.We don't have spell checker on this forum (that I know of?) so I always preview my posts and read them before I click the 'post'..WTH am I babbling about? ..Oh yeah,pain & lack of sleep
You sleepin' yet?
The pain-Well,I'm sorry is all I can say really..and Jenny that blows about your insurance(or lack thereof w/your Drs).I wish that I would win this lottery soon ..if I did I would share and you could go to whoever.
I keep playing the lottery twice a week and I just know I'm going to win someday.I never used to think this way,I just played hoping I would win,but now I really think I WILL win.
1146 pm
My stomach has been loud rumbling and basically knotted up all day still no let down.I had some dizzy spells too, probably blood sugars.I feel like I am falling further into the abyss, even my depression has become uncomfortable.The 11th cannot come soon enough, I really hope my notes, research and hopefully obvious symptoms point to a cause.Its like dealing with a raging bull inside- it snarls, pounds, stabs at will.I am only one year in and beside the obvious, its this unknown adjunct that adds a 1-2 sucker punch every morning and evening
According to MRI impression readings: Chronic bilateral L5 pars defects with grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 and marked bilateral foraminal stenosis.
After reviewing my records 10/17/08:X Ray DX via flexion/extension:
Severe DDD at L5/S1 w/ 2 mm of motion, 3 mm retrolisthesis at L4/L5.Spondylolisthesis due to Spondylosis.Time for a true 2nd opinion.
Gout in both feet, Type 2 Diabetes(diet exercise only), Bipolar 2, Panic Disorder, and Insomnia from hell.
Meds: Norco, Wellbutrin XL(breaktime), Ativan(as needed), Ambien(on call), Zyprexa(manic rides gone bad)
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Jenny~
I'm so sorry that you have been suffering so long after your fall. I hadn't checked in foe awhile so I didn't realize that you were still having so much trouble. I hope that you are able to rest and heal from your aches and pains very soon. I'll be thinking about you!
Terrie
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Hey Jenny--I am just catching up and finding your posts about falling. I hope you are feeling better--keep your chin up! We are here for you. Sorry about your ferns, but I hope Sirius is ok! PM anytime!--Mazy
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Iam glad you were able to sleep, that is good for healing.I was also glad to hear you felt good to get up and move around, that's a good sign...
Today I have my appt. with NS to find out about my bone scan, Iam nervous but it is what it is and I can't change things but only learn to deal with it...I'll let ya know later....
Jeanette
42 year old female with c4-c7 fusion, Have had 3 surgeries in the last 15 months.Had infection at the iliac crest sight and had to have surgery 1 month after neck surgery to debred and jackson prat tubes placed. I have tried spinal shots,PT, didn't help me.Medications for chronic pain: Percocet, Soma, Neurotin, (next step is a pain pump)I have bone spurring,DDD,spinal stenosis, ossification,at the 4-5 fusion there is almost complete loss of CSF.At T7-8 level I have protrusion that indents the thecal sac.New disc extrusion at c3-4 and bone spur c5-c6 fusion sight that is pushing on spinal cord and nerve roots.I have had to quit work, I loved my job....
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis