Hey Everyone!
I know it's been a bit since my last post so I will fill you in on all that has happened...
Well, been seen by my regular Doctor for a few months now. And all has been good. But she canceled two appointments on me in a row, which left me without certain medications as the prescriptions had run out and there were no refills left on them.
After being told that this second appointment was also canceled, I asked to be seen by another doctor. No problem they said, and I was given an appointment for that very afternoon.
This doctor was kind, listened to what my concerns were in regards to my health, and things that I needed desprately. Mainly a liner to replace the one that has completely shredded so that I can wear my very ill fitting prosthesis so that I can walk!
I explained that the medicines prescribed for both my daily pain and for sleep were no longer being effective and never really were completely effective anyway. I wanted to get some input about trying other medications to try to feel somewhat human.
I left with a prescription for a new liner, and a new prosthesis! I was ecstatic!
We discussed my pain levels (which have only gotten worse since I still am awaiting getting that much needed surgery). I told him I am only allowed 2 doses per day (and this is a medication that is only good for 4 hours), and even then it barely helps, and I wait until night to take them, so that I can get some sleep, but then when I roll off the pillows supporting my head and that wears off, I take the last dose. Between that and sleep medications that are not helping me to get to sleep or keeping me asleep, and I have pain 24/7 that is barely under control!
I left with new medication prescriptions too.
I am now on a timed release Morphine and I can honestly say that my pain is controlled for the first time now in about 5 years! It has been heavenly. Only then did I realize just how terrible the pain has been that I have just put up with and become accustomed and used to.
And the sleep medication, I get really sleepy and with the pain controlled, sleep almost through the night. Something that I haven't done since 2004!
Awesome!
Unfortunately this past week we have had terrible humidity, and that spikes my headaches and makes the pain it's worse. Needless to say I haven't slept well this week, but the pain is manageable during the day, and I do the best I can at night.
So in one visit, pain and sleep were controlled, I got a new prosthesis and liner (I have the new liner already now, and a 2nd one will be here next week. I have been cast for the new leg, and have a socket fitting tomorrow and by next week I will have a new leg that fits right! Happy dance time!), and I also mentioned that I need an authorization for the Neurosurgeon so that I can get this surgery done. He said he would see what he could do for me. I will call his office tomorrow and see where that is.
So things are looking up... finally!
I am still waiting to hear from the Judge on my SSDI hearing from back in June... so that is still in limbo.
My Ex-Husband is getting the last of the things needed to finalize the things we both signed into to complete the division of property, which is great. I won't have to hire a lawyer and force it to be done! Yay me!
My Pup starts back to school in the morning, where did the summer go?
My man and I are doing well, getting closer and falling deeper into each others hearts, which is always a good thing.
The first of next month the apartment complex I live in goes up for auction, so there is some concern about the tenants getting evicted or the rent going up, so that is yet another, hold your breath to wait and see what happens there.
So that is about all for now.
I hope that you all are doing well and enjoying the last days of summer!
Ciao friends...