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- Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:30 pm
- Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
- Topic: Two years post surgery - next phase
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1661
Re: Two years post surgery - next phase
Hi A little while since I've posted on the forum, so a bit of an update. I had a caspacin/Qutenza patch applied in early May - a little uncomfortable, but not quite as hot on the skin as I thought it might be, in fact the worst bits were driving home (wouldn't recommend driving unless you only have ...
- Sun Dec 01, 2013 6:10 pm
- Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
- Topic: Two years post surgery - next phase
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1661
Re: Two years post surgery - next phase
Hi Violet I definitely wouldn't describe my pain as 'burning', nor do I have any issues sleeping, I don't know how you can cope with pain levels like that, I'm terrible after one night of disturbed sleep. I'm hoping to find something that means I avoid having to be on pills for an indefinite period,...
- Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:18 pm
- Forum: PAIN MANAGEMENT & MEDICATIONS
- Topic: Two years post surgery - next phase
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1661
Two years post surgery - next phase
Hi everyone It's been a while since I last posted, but thought it was time for an update, especially as things have changed in the last couple of months. Having had decompression surgery in October 2011, I've taken 60mg of duloxetine (Cymbalta) per day since then to help manage any pain and give the...
- Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:57 pm
- Forum: SURGERY
- Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
- Replies: 139
- Views: 34552
Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco
Hi everyone Thought it was about time I posted again, now a year post surgery. Would say I'm pretty much recovered from the surgery, and life is getting back to a degree of normalcy. Continuing on the duloxetine, and am scheduled to do so until next June, when I see Greenslade again to consider what...
- Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:21 pm
- Forum: UK & IRELAND
- Topic: PN Surgery at Bristol halted due to funding.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6316
Re: PN Surgery at Bristol halted due to funding.
Hi I'm seeing Dr Greenslade for my next check-up on June 20, so if this issue isn't resolved by then (what do I mean, if?!) I'll get an update. Fingers crossed it's sorted out soon, I could have gone privately for my surgery, but know that it isn't an option for everyone suffering with PN or PNE, so...
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:59 pm
- Forum: SURGERY
- Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
- Replies: 139
- Views: 34552
Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco
Hello Peaches - firstly, sorry to hear about your job situation, I hope you find something that works for you. As for your question about having the surgery, have to say I didn't think twice about it - meds hadn't improved things, trying just to cope with the situation wasn't working, so anything th...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:12 pm
- Forum: WELCOME CENTER
- Topic: Need support for surgery please
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1440
Re: Need support for surgery please
Hi I'm doing OK thanks - I've posted quite a bit on the 'post surgery recovery' thread on the 'Surgery' part of the forum if you want to see what my journey post surgery has been like, I've tried to post something every 4 weeks or so. I hope all goes well for you tomorrow, get as much rest as you ca...
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:51 pm
- Forum: WELCOME CENTER
- Topic: Need support for surgery please
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1440
Re: Need support for surgery please
Hi Bobbi
Just wanted to add my best wishes for tomorrow - I had surgery 5 months ago, so know how you're feeling. Hope it goes well, let us know how you're getting on when you're feeling up to posting again.
Regards,
Andrew
Just wanted to add my best wishes for tomorrow - I had surgery 5 months ago, so know how you're feeling. Hope it goes well, let us know how you're getting on when you're feeling up to posting again.
Regards,
Andrew
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:48 pm
- Forum: SURGERY
- Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
- Replies: 139
- Views: 34552
Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco
Hi Jacko
Yes, my operation was done on the NHS.
Thanks for your best wishes.
Regards,
Andrew
Yes, my operation was done on the NHS.
Thanks for your best wishes.
Regards,
Andrew
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:49 pm
- Forum: SURGERY
- Topic: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery recovery
- Replies: 139
- Views: 34552
Re: Pudendal Nerve Decompression Surgery - post surgery reco
Hi Karyn My sciatic type pain emerged 3 weeks after the decompression surgery - you'll see earlier posts on this link suggesting that this was to do with the piriformis muscle being disturbed. Physiotherapy got rid of this after about 3 weeks, and hasn't really returned, unless I've tried to do too ...