Rubes, I am astounded you were allowed so much. I had morphine and endone for a week in hospital after my surgery (push-button self admin plus pills on request)and decided I did not want any more. It took me two days to come off with racing mind, burning sweats, spiders on the skin, ants under the skin, twitchy legs, unable to sleep despite being sick with tiredness. After rads and after tonsil surgery I take Targin (oxycodone) 5mg as needed without any negative effects. It just takes the edge off pain when I have had enough and need a bit of a break. My GP issues scripts for 28 at a time, no more. I am so sorry your pain levels have necessitated higher doses. Unfortunately at times the cure is worse that the cause. Good blessings for a healthy future, dear girl - hugs, Pamela :-) ... View more

I experienced some of that from grief when my first husband died, some at another time due to anxiety and the rest from 8 years of menopause (dry, burning, nauseous flushes). Always get symptoms checked in case it has another cause. Look after yourself, (((hugs))) Pamela :-) ... View more

Frangapani, life is just so hard at times; I am so sorry your family is facing this. Prayers of strength and comfort to you all, Pamela :-) ... View more

Hi Betsy We are all walking a difficult road and the need to vent comes to all of us at various times to various degrees. Keeping it locked in is not helpful and if you can't/don't want to vent to family/friends, these support groups are the best place to do so, as most of us feel/have felt the same way. It also takes a lot of time and emotion to accept that this is the new 'normal' - not an easy task. Hopefully as many as possible will improve, but many don't. Kind thoughts of empathy and warm (((hugs))) of comfort and support, Pamela 🙂 ... View more

Oh, hmhowes, my heart aches for you and your family for all the pain and suffering you have experienced. Tears can be cathartic, releasing some of the built-up pain and tension of your sorrow. Thankfully, you have a close, loving family. Your words are beautifully expressed and have really touched me. Prayers of strength and comfort to you all, (((hugs))) Pamela :-) ... View more

Hi Silly I think our outward coping and our inner coping are two entirely different things. We just tend to get on with life, looking good and strong to others, while crumbling, screaming, raging or blocking out thought inside. A comment on another website to my post said "Tough couple of people Pamela." I answered "Might look that way but we just plod through each day as it comes. Worse happens to so many; at least we are still here." Strength and warm hugs to you and all who need it, Pamela 🙂 ... View more

Hi Monners I have had surgery on face, neck, wrist/arm (graft & tendon for face), and leg (graft for arm) - 14 months since surgery. I was continually told by many that pain would have eased by 3,6 9, 12 months until finally I was told it was not likely to ease much before 2 years, if at all. That took away all my false hope & futile waiting in some areas. Physio has helped shoulder pain and restriction. I have about 60% movement range whereas after the op it was down to about 10%. Pain has eased to about 25% of what it was there originally. I have about 25% increased movement in wrist/hand but no less pain. Even my leg graft has about 2/3rds the original pain and is much slower healing than I expected. I sincerely hope your situation is much better than mine and improves tremendously, but much of it may well be the new norm. I believe that if this has to be, I can accept it (though that is very hard at times) because my alternative was not to be contemplated. Life is not fair nor easy for many of us, but I am just so happy to be alive. Prayers of strength and warm hugs of comfort, Pamela 🙂 ... View more

This is such a sad time for you and your family, Suzie. Sending prayers of compassion and warm hugs of comfort, Pamela. ... View more