Sally, come home!

[Virginia]

I took it a number of years ago, just briefly. My Neurologist gave it to me for pain. It really did help to give me energy also. I did not want to get off of it, and the only reason I did was because I could not sleep while I was taking it. But many people say they can.

I think it will be a good thing for you Sally. I was not afraid of it at all and felt good on it except for the sleep.

[Howie]

I go to my doctor tomorrow, and I may ask him if it would be a good med for me. I already take an AD, and Tramadol for pain, and it doesn't work very well for me. I also take Ibuprofen for pain because the Tramadol only works for a few hours, but I can only take it every five hours. I'm really tired of hurting all the time. It would be like combining two meds into one.

See Sally, I may be on the same med, and aren't afraid of it. As with any med, if you have problems with it, just call your doctor. We all have enough to worry about, and meds shouldn't be one of them!

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

((((((Sally)))))) ~

You might want to ask your doctor whether you are going to be weaned off of Prozac and onto Cymbalta, or if you will just stop Prozac and replace it with Cymbalta. Then, ask about the differences between the two drugs, the potential side effects, and why Cymbalta is preferable to Prozac for you. The more informed you are, the better equipped you will be to make a decision.

I was so happy to read that you had a better day and improvement, and I pray that each day you will get stronger.

Love & Light,

Rose

[SuzE-Q]

So good to hear about your improvements!

Hope you are continuing with that trend!

Hope change to Cymbalta helps! I tried it, but didn't like it, but others swear by it. I couldn't take prozac either though, increased my pain levels.

Don't lose hope, Sally...these things take time and improvements can be slow. Ask the turtle though, slow and steady still gets you there!

(((Sally)))

[Virginia]

Howie, at the same time I tried Cymbalta there was someone else on here who was on it and when I mentioned not sleeping they told me they could take it and lay down and go to sleep an hour later. I took mine up in the day. I was having lots of pain and it was the only thing that gave me relief.

By the way, I have sleep problems no matter what. I think it is a good med and I hope both you and Sally end up benefiting from it.

[Cat Dancer]

Sally, I cant help with the Cymbalta, as I'm not on anything like that. But I did want to tell you (and everyone else) that I'm back having physical therapy 3 days a week. They released me as I was standing and legs and feet were feeling sensation, and they thought I'd continue to improve.....but didn't. In part because I slacked off on my exercises (gotta do them!!), in part because I had several bladder infections and some other issues, weakening my legs. So they're back.

My point being -- physical therapy is an ongoing thing, it can be done in your home, and they'll keep coming until you and they are happy with the results. And if things go awry after they've released you, a simple call to the health care workers will bring them back. And again, this is all paid for by Medicare.

For now my plan is 3 days a week for the next three weeks, then 2 days for 3 weeks after that, then 1 day a week...and I have to recommit to doing the exercises!!! After that, they'll evaluate, and renew if necessary.

[SalpalSally]

So far so good on the switch to Cymbalta. Will see how it goes.

Dr here at rehab has decided to take an xray of my back to see if there is any injury due to my fall in their bathrm. About time, I say.

My hurting, weak back, after that fall, is keeping my PT/OT training from working as well as it should.

[agate]

Sally, you fell in the bathroom at the rehab place? I must have missed this--somehow I thought the falls were at home.

The PT/OT people do have to go easy on you when you're in pain. I hope you can get on with the therapy in a relatively pain-free situation.

I'm headed for more PT too. The neuro noted increased left leg weakness, and I agree that it's worse, with more swelling, and in recent years the left thigh gets oddly numb and burning at times. The numbness and burning is just a nuisance though. It's when my left leg won't do what I ask it to do that is the problem.

PT has bailed me out of several bad spells in the past. I'm hoping they can help again.

[jendie]

I'm so happy you are back and posting again, Sally. I hope they find out the cause of your pain and make things more tolerable so you can get the benefit of PT/OT like you should.

[Jo6]

Sally dear, I am happy to hear that you are getting some help, even if it isn't as much as you would like. From reading many of your post from back when it sounds like you have many of the same problems I have.

Now I am not here to tell you all about my problems, but I'm here because I care very much about you. I encourage you to do as much PT & OT as you can stand.. My daughter is a PT at one of the large hospitals near me. She is very strict on her mama, gives me no slack!!

She isn't my therapist , but she gives my hubby the orders. It's hard sometimes and I get tired of it all, but I do the best I can. Please take care of yourself and get well soon. All my love, Julia s

[SalpalSally]

Meeting with in home 24/7 care is tomorrow at 2pm here at rehab, will let you know what is decided.

[Howie]

Good luck Sally!

[agate]

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[stillstANNding]

Sally are you OK?

Inquiring minds here.

Hope you are rehabbing well.
ANN

[SalpalSally]

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Just got home today. Caregiver is nice and not at all pushy. My new sofa is perfect. I love it. We've made a few safety changes and I am transferring great.


DD and Friends cleaned my house for me and it's wonderful and fresh.

Haven't had time to read all of your entries yet but hoping you all are well and happy.