Mood lifting....on going back problem

[Craphouserat]

As some of you will know I'm still off work because of my back...been through two ops and awaiting an MRI to see what further action needs doing. Been in agony since my second in April - it was obvious from when I woke that it hadn't worked again, but I gave it time - went through all my physio - 10 weeks core stability - in agony. Got back to work, then had to come off. Pain is like knifes in the butt,thigh and calf along with the vice on the calf and foot. Signed off and back on all painkillers.Went to my follow up apponitment - 5 months after op ! - last week ! Specialist agreed that I still have root compression due to high level of pain im in - so MRI getting arranged and Im back on Pregabalin.

I know you will tell me to give myself a slap/shake etc etc. This drug is really fking with my moods. I was on it pre-op earlier this year and once up to full doseage it worked well for the pain and the mood swings lifted.

Right now I want to take all my pills in one go - pain is never ending no matter what i take. Im trying so hard to do everyday normal things and the pain just intensifies to sucj a high level i cant walk. So then I shout at the OH - I dont speka to her anymore and sleep in another room. Shes finding this all hard and is supporting us both.

Any advice with the moods? I know in time they will level out when I get to correct doseage - but all these pills are messing with my head.

Sorry for spelling errors - and I know Ive got a good one in her - just wante dto ask here and get all off chest.

[Arese]

I feel for you. I have, compared to you, very minor back problems.

I can't offer anything other than I hope you get it sorted.

[ShadownINja]

Regarding the moods, it depends how caught up you get in the moment. Can you detach yourself (despite the pain and chemicals causing the moods) and take a more objective viewpoint? Getting angry over what might be nothing much if you weren't subjected to the pain and chemicals won't achieve anything useful. Are there things you can do that cheer you up whether it's getting stuck into your favourite film, calming music, a creative hobby etc.

I know, easier said than done.

Get well soon.

[EmmaP]

I have had mild back ache for the past two weeks and have been such a miserable devil to be around. It is hard for loved ones. My dad has been in constant pain fro 25 years and my mum tolerates him so very well. I imagine that your wife understands the pain you are in an the reason for your moods so I am sure that her love will see her through.

As for advice, my father took up creative writing and that really helped. I guess the only way to avoid upsetting your wife is to maybe take yourself into another room until your anger has passed.

I have suffered on and off with back issues for over thirty years and I have to say that keeping mobile helps me but then I have never suffered from your complaint. I hope that you find a resolution soon.

[Craphouserat]

Thanks for your thoughts and good wishes. I know there are a lot of people worse off than me. The pain is the worst I've ever hard - but its the moods that are really getting to me, I havent eaten in days and generally feel emotionally detached. My g/f is in tears over how I am and I feel unable to comfort her or even feel upset myself.

I will discuss my meds with my doc next week - but i know in time pregabalin works and the moods will level out.

Thanks you all.

Barry

[Arese]

You have the cutest looking dog in the world! Chin up.

[Craphouserat]

Arese said:

You have the cutest looking dog in the world! Chin up.

Cheers ! Cute but very grumpy,everyone wants to clap him when we're out but he never wants to know - they get too close and its a lot of barking.

I wish I could say your baby pic is cute...but I'll be polite and say nowt !

Cheers mate.

[Arese]

Craphouserat said:

Arese said:

You have the cutest looking dog in the world! Chin up.

Cheers ! Cute but very grumpy,everyone wants to clap him when we're out but he never wants to know - they get too close and its a lot of barking.

I wish I could say your baby pic is cute...but I'll be polite and say nowt !

Cheers mate.

Damn. I pay you a compliment about your dog and all you do is insult our Wayne.



I have no idea who the fat little fker is. I found him on Google Images years ago.

[EmmaP]

Arese said:

I have no idea who the fat little fker is. I found him on Google Images years ago.

Dear God! I really hope that is the product of Photoshop.

[ShadownINja]

Fattoshop?