Sandra Darlington Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hugs & prayers are being sent your way..........(((hugs)))........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thank you all. I knew I could depend on you guys to help me know...you all are with me and have my back! I have had cortisone shots before, but I think when they do them in your neck/spine area it is a little more ......something....painful....dangerous...I don't know. Anyway, I'm not looking forward to the procedure, but I'm ready for this pain to stop so I will do anything. Thanks again for your prayers and hugs...you all are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 MaryBeth, My prayers are with you. I have degenerative discs in my neck and I can't believe the parts of my body that it affects. I've never had cortizone, the docs want to operate (but I'm scared to let them) but I have been able to keep it under control by using a home traction thingy (got with a prescription). Anyway, MaryBeth, we're with you and holding both your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, All will be just fine. Take the drugs and take a nap! We'll be praying for you so you know it will be ok!!!!! ((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 MB My prayers are with you. That happy juice will make you think it was a piece of cake. Take care and let us all know how it went. Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennan100 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, praying for you todayn and asking for hiccup free Dr's, too! Just think how great it will be when you wake up and the pain is aaaallllllll gooone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, Sending hugs and prayers your way. My Mom had these shots but it took three of them to really do the job. She said it was worth it! Hugs, Judi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'm sending you "happy thoughts" sweet girlfriend... Had those too, not fun, but necessary... like Boni says, do what ya gotta do to relieve that tension... luv and hugs -b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, sending you strength and peaceful thoughts as you go through your procedure. Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 MB, May your healing journey be blessed with success. May your heart know peace and may you smile in the journey. A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Prayers Mary Beth.. the neck shots aren't so bad, the hap;py juice is to keep you from moving during the proceedure. Head to tail I've had all kinds of shots and none are as bad as the pain that stays and stays. Best thing to do is get a good Back Dr. in Pain Management. The one I have has stopped most of my pain and has things he can do to relieve the rest. Relax and think of God Holding you in His Hands and guiding the mind, hands and heart of the medical staff which cares for you. ritaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
April W Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Sending prayers and thoughts of healing your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, in 1995 I had such pain in my arms and back that I though I could not continue to live. I had to go to work every day and somewhere around 10 each morning I'd break down and cry. I went to the dr. who said I had a bulging disk in my neck and 2 ruptured disk. They set me up for surgery where they slit your throat and go in from the front to repair the disk in the back (neck). They also said I had bone spurs - big long ones - on other disks. I asked the neurosurgeon to take care of those also. It has been 14 years and I have never been bothered again. Don't be afraid. The relief you will get will be a godsend. I elected surgery over the pain management because the risks were the same. I see you don't have the same problems I did but you need to know that relief is out there. Just don't be afraid. Hugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae50 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Think positively about the outcome and know that the pain will be gone. Best wishes. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonbon Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Wow Mary Beth! Look at all the support here! You will get through this for sure. Trust the docs and techs and you will be feeling better. I know how health issues get in the way of living. I know you will come out of this feeling much better! Lots of prayers and get well wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WandaGeneQuilts Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Take heart, Mary Beth, You'll be surprised at how much better you will feel afterward, and maybe even wonder why you dreaded it so much. I've been there so I know! My prayers are joining with those of all your other sisters on our forum. Wanda Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PamelaA Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, I am praying for you and a speedy recovery. Use that 'tude of yours and tell that pain where to go. Hopefully by now you are through the procedure and are not in pain. Pamela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Mary Beth, I got to this post late. Hope all went well with your procedure. My DH had cortisone shots in his neck. Went well, Felt great. Am praying the same outcome for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 Not sure how I missed this....just know I too am parying for steady hand of the doc and some needed painless rest for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted August 7, 2009 Report Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'm sending my prayers and hugs your way Mary Beth. Hope you feel like a million bucks after the procedure today. But go home and get all the rest you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hope you are okay this morning Mary Beth. You didn't slap the doctor like your machine did you? Praying that you shot went okay, hope you give us a thumbs up soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Mary Beth we need an update. Hope you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Good morning... I am out of my "the good stuff" stuper....Wow, they turned on my I.V. yesterday (they had me face down on the table with my face in a hole so I could gaze at the loveyly tile floor), and all of a sudden the floor started swimming...I said, "Wow! This is good stuff!!" That was the last thing I remember...Now I know why Michael Jackson liked that stuff. (Bad joke, I know). So, I came home yesterday about 5 pm and slept off and on all evening. Went to bed and DH woke me up at 5:30 am working in the kitchen...why do they do that!? I am pretty sore this morning, but I think as I move around the soreness will subside. The doctor told me I have 2 bulging discs and narrowing discs. He said that surgery would not be an option - yippee...I hope that means forever and that we can do more of these shots if needed. I go back in about 3 weeks and will tell him how I did and he will let me know if he wants to do it again. He said even if it worked this time, they may do one more...I guess it is that old say, "If one was good, two is better." So I have my fingers crossed that this will work. I did try the traction while in PT, it made me hurt as bad if not worse than the pain I had been experiencing so they decided not to do that again. Bonnie! Gesh...I think you have had a lot going on...how in the world could you be expected to keep up with me and my aches and pains? So, it is too soon to tell if I am better yet...but I do appreciate each and every one of you!! Thanks so much for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers....You all are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 MB! Hi ! Good to hear from you! Take it easy today. Let your hubby take care of you! I am praying that this has done the job for you! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Glad to hear you live! My DH likes to get up early on the weekends too and I'd like to strangle him! I so miss the days when I could sleep until 10 with no problem! Now I'm lucky to make it to 7. I do make sure that I lounge and enjoy the slow morning though. Off to the quilting studio soon and then some gardening. weeds, yuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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