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My ex Husband is a Severe Alcoholic, nothing seems to help him!!?

  • Posted on November 9, 2010 at 6:18 pm

My ex husband is 45 years old is a severe Alcoholic, he abandoned my daughter now 16 and myself 6 years ago after, Physical abuse towards me, Physcological to my daughter, lies cheating and all that goes with it, we were left on the street in South America, his Sister still tells me about him, hes been to many Rehabs, Detox Centers only to drink the minute he steps out, She helps him with money to a certain point many times.He lives off other people (strangers) in the street, shelters and still drinks, there is no end to this. He Cons people into giving him money all over the US, obviously never payed child support. I feeel Im getting obsessed with this, and have little time to spare as I must raise my daughter on my own in a Country where salaries are very low.I still to this day receive drunk calls in the middle of the night also. Is there anybody out there who could please tell me what I should do, I feel this obsession will kill me as well, I cant sleep due to this either.

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Can someone recommend a pain clinic or doctor in the Denver Area? Advice for severe pain?

  • Posted on September 4, 2010 at 7:20 pm

I’ve been suffering from back pain for a couple of years and it has become extremely intense in the past year. My husband lost his job so we lost our insurance, so I’ve been going to a clinic for the past year. Luckily, he found another job that he’s been working at for about 2 months now and our insurance is about to kick in. I was wondering if someone knows of a good doctor in Colorado. I’d really like to find someone who is caring and compassionate.

It started during my second pregnancy and went away a couple months after the birth of my son. Then it returned when I was pregnant with my 3rd child and got rapidly worst. After my daughter was born it just continued to get a lot worst. I had an MRI and was told I had Degenerative Disc Disease. I’ve been able to get a little physical therapy, unfortunately not a lot due to the lack of insurance. The pain has now spread to my hip. I don’t know if the pain in my hip is connected to the back pain or if it’s something completely different. But I’ve started having a hard time walking and try really hard not to leave the house because I’m so scared of having a pain attack out in public. I’m only 28 years old and have developed horrible depression from being in so much pain. I have kind of gotten used to the constant pain and have been able to manage it with pain meds, unfortunately the pain attacks are so intense I haven’t been able to get relief. I took percocet for the pain and then the doctor added extra oxycodone in addition because after 8 months I became tolerant, plus the pain increased. She recently suggested prescribing oxycontin but I’d prefer not to go that route. I’m hoping with insurance and physical therapy I can start getting relief and wean off the narcotics. I also take muscle relaxers and naproxen, plus anti-depressants. She also put me on Lyrica. I’m having some bad side affects but I’ve only been on it for a few days so I’m hoping they get more mild, I haven’t noticed a difference in the pain yet. I’ve also tried marijuana but didn’t really feel it helped me too much, maybe to be able to sleep at night. I’ve tried ice packs, hot baths, icy hot, tiger balm, ibuprofen, herbal teas, juicing, deep breathing, meditation. Flexeril completely knocks me out so I had to stop taking it.

I’d like to find a doctor who will help me get better control of the pain and give advice on what I can do other then just keep taking more pills. I’ve been doing yoga and stretching but I’m still having a lot of pain. I’d like a doctor who isn’t opposed to painkillers either. I’m hoping to find other ways to get pain control, but untill that happens I have a 3 year old, 2 year old, and 8 month old with a husband who works 75 hours a week and absolutely no one to help me. So I need to have some kind of pain management. I was told I’d never be completely pain free, but I just want to be able to take my kids to the park, and zoo, do normal housework and stop feeling like a complete failure as a wife and mother. It’s really hard for me, I used to play all these sports and run 8 miles a day, even completing marathons, now I can barely make it up the stairs without tears. So if you know of a good doctor, please let me know. Or if you have any advice, I would really appreciate it. Acupuncture, supplements, stretches, I will be grateful for any advice. Thank you!

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Severe chronic pain etc.. and have problems with my doctor, I need some advice, please.?

  • Posted on September 2, 2010 at 1:20 am

I was in a severe SUV accident and lucky to be alive. It happened a year ago and I had a closed head injury, short term memory loss, punctured lung, 7 broken ribs, broken collar bone (shoulder) that has had surgery but still hurts like heck, fractured back, and 6 herniated disks. On top of all this I have fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety. I take Morphine 3 times a day, Percocet 3 times a day and lorizapam 3 times a day and liboderm patches 2 to 3 a day. I am at a level 7 at all times on the pain scale and sometimes higher.
I used to have a business and have lost it because I cannot work. I cant even cook, or take care of my household. I am on the state health plan that many doctors do not take, so I can’t go to a pain management doctor and a back surgeon said he would do surgery on me if I was 60 and I am in my early 40′s.
I am on welfare now trying to get on social security and have been denied twice now. I appealed for a hearing now.
My case worker from welfare scheduled me an appointment because they sent a letter to my doctor to fill out to discuss my condition and my limitations and my doctor filled it out and said I can go to work full time without any accommodations.
Then she said by law she can make me work, but looking at me she knew I could not and will not make me work. She said that I need to have a serious talk with my doctor about why he has done this and he is also affecting my social security. She saw how much pain I was in and my condition is so obvious.
I have seen this doctor for over 20 years and I don’t know what to do or what to say. I have told him I spend every day in bed or on the couch. The pain is too severe. I have to wear a back brace, use a cane, shower with a stool, have a grab bar which were all prescribed to me. My teenage daughter has to do a lot and I have friends to mow my lawn and help clean my home.
She said it would be better to stay with this doctor then to look for another one because SSI would question all the different doctors I go to to find the right one to help me.
I am so upset and crying and don’t understand why my doctor is doing this to me. I feel he is trying to ruin me and my life and I just can’t handle it.
Any suggestions, please.
I try to stretch like you mentioned, but it is hard. Not only do I have fibromyalgia, I have a broken back with a wedge shape deformity that has by now already healed in that position since I could not get back surgery.
Also, my doctor changed after 2 things happened. One, my sister in-law stole 4 days worth of my percocet and the doctor got mad and yelled if it happens again, find another doctor. And two, I told him I had an attorney and since then he has been weird, down playing my symptoms and just finding out releasing me to work when I am disabled and cannot work anymore. If I could, I would have not lost my business I worked so hard for.
If I have to find another doctor. How can I go about doing it, finding one that cares, that will fill out my social security paper work. Just plan take on a heavy load to have to go through my history.

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Any good pain relief out there for severe endometriosis?

  • Posted on August 3, 2010 at 5:20 pm

My 28 year old daughter has endometriosis. When she does have a period, (she’s on the pill that’s supposed to stop your periods altogether.)she is doubled over in pain, and can barely function. The only thing her Dr. will give her is Motrin 800mg. The only thing that works is a narcotic pain killer like Lortab, or Percocet, which of course they won’t give her, because Dr.s have been scared by the government in to not prescribing narcotic pain relief even for severe pain, which is utterly rediculous, because not eveybody becomes an addict. (another subject altogether) She is also exibiting signs of fibromyalgia, which I also have, and I end up giving her my pain meds, which I don’t get many of, so she can function.

Help me please….

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Severe Acne Treatment. What options do I have?

  • Posted on January 2, 2010 at 8:20 pm

What is severe acne? And what is the best severe acne treatment?

Severe acne is categorized by deep cysts, rampant inflammation and extensive damage to to epidermis, dermis and occasionally the subcutis. When these conditions are apparent, then you can be pretty sure that you are suffering from severe acne. Not that people suffering from acne need telling that they actually suffer form it. But a lot of people have no idea about acne. I think it is important for people to understand more about acne and educate themselves on this topic. Why? Well, for instance, you could have a teenage son or daughter suffering from this dreadful disease, or your partner might be suffering form. Or maybe you have kids that are coming of age and will more than likely be facing puberty, and inevitably acne. Or you could have a close friend suffering from acne and needs help and support from somebody close that understands acne. There are many reasons.

The good news is, that almost all types of acne can be treated successfully .

Physical methods and prescription medications that dermatologists use to treat severe acne include:

Isotretinoin ( Accutane) Oral Antibiotics Oral Contraceptives Drainage and surgical excision Interlesional corticosteroid injection

Isotretinoin (Accutane) is probably the most powerful drug for severe acne treatment. Many people are put off by the dreaded side effects. But as bad as the risks involved sound, Isotretinoin is extremely potent in fighting acne. The most common side effects are cracked lips, dry irritated skin, headaches and sometimes joint aches and muscle pains, especially in athletic people. These symptoms usually go away after the drug is stopped. More serious  side effects include: depression and suicidal tendencies, (although this is not proven), and are a really the exception to the rule. All side effects are reversible after the drug is stopped. However, there is one exception: Acne during pregnancy. Studies have shown that accutane can have dire consequences to fetuses. If a women is suffering from acne during pregnancy, and has considered using Accutane as a severe acne treatment, ALWAYS consult a doctor first. It is very unlikely that any doctor will prescribe Isotretinoin to a women during pregnancy.

Should Accutane be used as a severe acne treatment? Sure. Are the side effects worth it? In my opinion they are (unless you are pregnant, of course). A lot of people would disagree with me. But let me ask you this, if you are suffering from acne and your face is so bad that it takes every bit of effort to leave the house, then I think it is worth considering. I think dry skin and mild  headaches are worth it if the accutane will clear up your skin and rid you of acne. I will be talking about other forms of severe acne treatment in my next article.

In my next article, I will be talking about oral antibiotics as a severe acne treatment.

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