Donations for Jackie so she can keep her ChallengeHer

[71ChallengeHer]

Thanks for your updates and keep them coming.   Everyone's pulling for you.

Thanks Tufcat. Hugs , Jackie

[71ChallengeHer]

I almost forgot, I received my official letter , that my epidural steriod injections were not involved with or linked to the outbreaks of meningitis. 

[TruckDriver]

Cool Beans 

[Alaskan_TA]

Great news!

[67_Dodge_Charger]

Good luck with your recovery Jacki.  I am in the same boat with bulging discs in my neck and narrowing of the nerve canal for my right arm.  Some days it is hard to control my hands to keep them from shaking.  My pain is constant and I am stuck at home until the neurosurgeon decides what approach they will take on my neck.

Keep in touch.  My family sends our thoughts and wishs for a quick recovery.   Robert

[71ChallengeHer]

Good luck with your recovery Jacki.  I am in the same boat with bulging discs in my neck and narrowing of the nerve canal for my right arm.  Some days it is hard to control my hands to keep them from shaking.  My pain is constant and I am stuck at home until the neurosurgeon decides what approach they will take on my neck.

Keep in touch.  My family sends our thoughts and wishs for a quick recovery.   Robert

Thank you so much , Robert. I hope you start feeling better , also.

[FJ5WING]

Im sorry I havent been included in the donation brigade but I just received my first check since 8/23, nothing serious but enough that I was out of work for 8 weeks.

so anyhow....Since I didnt feel like going back through the whole thread, what the plan for helping? paypal or just send off a check? if I have to Ill start on page 1 but I dont wanna!!!!

Jackie, it seems like youre making some progress....Hopefully that trend continues in your favor!

[Alaskan_TA]

Thanks guys and gals. It was great talking to you Lisa, my Vegas bff.  My paypal is verified. It is jdaytona93@aol.com.  I will never be able to thank you all enough for your kindness. I'll be back later to explain what has been going on. Because it is a long story.    Be back later.

[71ChallengeHer]

Sorry, I haven't been around. I'll catch up on my thank you e-mails. I haven't been on the computer in a couple weeks. I wish I had some good news. The back pain isn't any better . And my leg swelled up since the doc took me off the crutches and it hurts like crazy. I go back to see him the 14th. I also see my family doc the same day to get a referral to a neurosurgeon. So hopefully thinks start to look up. It's just getting depressing. I really appreciate all your support and friendship. It is helping me get thru this. I can never thank you all enough. Hugs, Jackie

[Alaskan_TA]

I hope they find a way to help you & soon.

A hug for you that is older than most of your aches & pains;

[71ChallengeHer]

I hope they find a way to help you & soon.

A hug for you that is older than most of your aches & pains;

Thanks, Barry

[67_Dodge_Charger]

Hi Jacki
See if you can get a referral to see a pain psychologist,  they can help you find new ways to cope with the pain, they will manage your pain medication as well.  I am still waiting to hear back from my neurosurgeon this week, it has be almost 3 weeks.  Robert

[71ChallengeHer]

Hi Jacki
See if you can get a referral to see a pain psychologist,  they can help you find new ways to cope with the pain, they will manage your pain medication as well.  I am still waiting to hear back from my neurosurgeon this week, it has be almost 3 weeks.  Robert

Robert, Thank you. I'll talk to my family doc about that on Weds.

[Alaskan_TA]

Hey gang,
I just got off the phone with Jackie. No good news yet. Her family doctor pretty much said 'Yep, the leg is swollen, come back in six months.'  

She is still in a lot of pain from her back also but he did not offer any solutions. She is going to start to using the crutches again to see if the swelling goes down, but that recommendation came from her pals, not her doctor.

She is frustrated, in pain & depressed. For the first time since I have known her she was crying on the phone. She resists posting here when there is nothing positive to say.

So, please keep her in your thoughts & prayers? If you have any medical advice or something supportive or whimsical to cheer her up, I think she needs us more now than ever before.

Barry

[JB400]

Hey Jackie,

         No news is worse than negative news.  Please chip back in. Thanks for at least talking to one of us.   Don't give up hope.  We're all here for you.  Laughter is the best medicine.

JB

[resq302]

Hey Jackie,

         No news is worse than negative news.  Please chip back in. Thanks for at least talking to one of us.   Don't give up hope.  We're all here for you.  Laughter is the best medicine.

JB

  Yup!  What he said "ma"!   

[67_Dodge_Charger]

Hi Jacki
I am going in for another injection on Monday, hopefully I will get some relief from the pain.  I have been trying to get this appointment for a month now and have just been able to get sleep at night.  I have been sleeping in until I awake on my own which I haven't been able to do for ...... about two years.

I know how it feels to be in pain and not getting any direction from the doctors.  I wish you a happy Thanksgiving next week and hopefully you will find some relief from your pain.  Everybody here at dodgecharger dot com are pulling for you and hope you find some relief soon.  Robert 

[Dino]

Jackie, I'm in health care and may be able to offer you advice on what to do next but I would have to have a little more info regarding your health issues.  This is absolutely none of my business so I understand if you do not wish to share.  Feel free to pm or email me.  mistervis@gmail.com

[Chryco Psycho]

not sure what to say ... what about alternative medicine is there any solutions there ?
I have been learning a lot about the problems food / diets cause , sugar = acidity this leaches calcium from the bones going towards more alcalinity seems to stengthen the body ??
I hope we can find something to improve your situation .

[67_Dodge_Charger]

Hi Jacki
I am resting today after my injection at C6-C7, it went quick this morning with other patients arriving late so I was moved up 1/2 hour early.  I will be talking with my neurosurgeon with the results of the injection.

I hope you feel better soon and let us know of any news.  Robert

[71ChallengeHer]

Thanks, everyone. I'm hanging in there. I just got back from picking up my MRI's . I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon on Nov 26. So I hope he figures out something. THe run around I'm getting from the orthopedic docs is a nightmare.  Thanks for caring and all your support. Hugs, Jackie

[JB400]

Glad to hear from you   Keep us posted and keep up the positive attitude

[71ChallengeHer]

Hi Jacki
I am resting today after my injection at C6-C7, it went quick this morning with other patients arriving late so I was moved up 1/2 hour early.  I will be talking with my neurosurgeon with the results of the injection.

I hope you feel better soon and let us know of any news.  Robert

Robert, I hope you are feeling better and you get good results.   

[71ChallengeHer]

Glad to hear from you   Keep us posted and keep up the positive attitude

I'm trying.    I appreciate all the support. Hugs, Jackie

[resq302]

Jackie,

I too feel like I am getting the run around at my orthopedic dr.  They literally checked me out for like 5 mins and told me, "well, if physical therapy seems to be working, continue it.  If not stop and we will try something else."  He didn't even want to look at the x rays or other report from my Phys. Therapist or Chiropractor.