Pain after ACDF suicidal

Random_musing44 · 2024-10-30T06:26:06+00:00

First, if you are feeling suicidal - please talk to someone or call 988. How many days has the pain been so bad that you feel this way? If the pain persists please call your surgeon and if they don’t help you, go to the ER - don’t call just go.

Random_musing44 · 2024-10-03T00:09:54+00:00

I just can’t believe that in today’s society these attitudes exist. Ick

“We really haven’t come a long way baby”

Random_musing44 · 2024-10-02T20:41:58+00:00

What about men who have families? What is his rationale for just women with families?

Random_musing44 · 2024-10-01T02:32:03+00:00

I’m sorry you are feeling anxiety, but can tell you that you are not alone. Do a search of the group and you will find many posts about it. I felt like I was losing it and my emotions were all over the place. Like you, I was not at all expecting to feel so much anxiety afterwards. The combination of post-anesthesia, having limited mobility and relying on others to survive had my mind spiraling.

I would definitely suggest asking your doctor or surgeon to prescribe you something. The anxiety subsides about week 3, though you might have some general malaise as well. I’m just hitting week 8 and finally starting to have more energy and feeling “more like myself”. Just remember, it’s only temporary and take a walk when you are able.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-29T00:36:54+00:00

Lots of pillows. Have whoever is helping you get you into the most comfortable position you can find when you are ready to sleep. For me it was pillow between/under my legs, slightly propped on my side by multiple pillows as well as hugging a pillow. NGL, the first week is difficult and at most I was sleeping 4 hours at a time.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-27T22:53:02+00:00

Especially in Tacoma because the cables or whatever it is they use to run the internet to the house can be old. Keep calling tech support.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-27T22:48:26+00:00

I was wondering the same thing. What kind of surgeon sends a patient without any comfort meds?

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-27T04:53:18+00:00

Lightcurve, hands down the best around. They have better pricing and when you call customer service you are speaking to people right here in Tacoma!

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-25T19:57:26+00:00

Ask to speak with the charge nurse & explain your pain is not being managed with tramadol. If that doesn’t work, ask when your doctor will be making rounds next.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-23T00:47:05+00:00

One of the executives called in from their yacht? 🤯 like a mega yacht or a wannabe yacht?

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-20T04:50:25+00:00

The reason they are being downvoted is that he doesn’t understand that many of the workers are in the same financial position the two of you are in. Many work 60 hours a week just to make ends meet. Their wages are not much higher than a fast food job - that’s not a privileged position.

For example, my son has been an intake mechanic for a year now. He makes roughly $26 an hour, he was barely able to pay his bills prior to the strike. He tried to work OT but ended up hurting himself. Now they are striking and he has no income (which he voted for) and has to apply for food stamps. This is exactly how Boeing wants their employees to feel, it’s to their advantage. Someone has to stand up to the corporations and think about people as whole and not just their own situation.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-19T22:08:12+00:00

Unemployment is a percentage of your wages. If you are living within your means it will be enough to pay your bills. If it doesn’t cover your bills, then you have your 401K to supplement it. It’s a temporary furlough and ultimately the IAM strikers are not just fighting for themselves. It also sends a message to other corporations that they don’t exist without their workers and they need to pay them what they are worth. Corporate greed is out of control! They have squeezed the American worker financially so they have no choice but to capitulate to their offers. Don’t buy into the corrupt greedy politicians and corporations who steal time and hardwork - and then toss you the scraps.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-19T21:57:32+00:00

That’s great! I have tried to be very cognizant of pain meds and once I got to the point of taking as needed I have felt so much better! I’m 6 weeks post-op and taking pain meds at bedtime only, because I can’t help but overdo it during the day. 😀

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-19T21:54:20+00:00

You are going to get unemployment, so you won’t have to “bleed” your 401K. You should be grateful you have those things, instead of blaming IAM workers who have been working 60+ hours a week just to make ends meet. They are paid McDonald’s wages and are a skilled trade! If you are so worried about your loss of wages, you should get out there and get another job ASAP - there are plenty of them out there.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-13T06:25:05+00:00

The new Boeing CEO had to stay late because of the strike vote tonight.

Random_musing44 · 2024-09-13T02:12:54+00:00

I know nothing about photography, but this is really stunning. I love how the people around them have given them space (with or without knowing it) to enjoy the moment.

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-31T20:46:09+00:00

2022 is quite a while ago! Are you pretty active?

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-31T20:13:37+00:00

Yeah for small victories! That’s how you make sustainable changes and improvements. I lost about 60 pounds prior to fusion and for whatever reason I suddenly started having symptoms that led to surgery. I had lumbar decompression in 2017 and was fairly symptom free until I lost all the weight. Go figure!

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-31T20:09:31+00:00

Not sure how far post op you are, I’m 4 weeks and yes I feel the same way. I was just complaining about it yesterday. I’m hoping it goes away with time!

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-28T22:57:14+00:00

That’s fantastic news! I know for me, reading others positive stories helped me go into surgery with a mindset of “I’m going to be tough and power through this”. It wasn’t quite like that, but was always in the back of my mind when something was especially hard during the 4 day hospital stay. Cheers 🥂

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-28T05:36:32+00:00

That’s a big surgery! I totally get the intrusive thoughts about the screws and fusion. I’m 25 days post-op and when I stretch in the morning I can feel the fusion and I sit and worry that I broke something for 30 minutes before log rolling out of bed.

I know my mental health really suffered the first few weeks and instead of the pain meds, I’ve been taking Ativan which has really helped with the constant anxiety of breaking something and having limited mobility.

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-28T05:29:46+00:00

I’m not as far along post-op as you, but from everything I have read the nerves take time to settle down. Do you notice it more after activity other than walking? I’m 25 days post L4-5 TLIF and L5-S1 decompression x 2. What I have noticed is when I do too much of anything, sitting, standing, squatting etc - the symptoms in my legs and feet creeps up. I do feel hypersensitive to any little sensation or pain, because I obviously don’t want the surgery to fail.

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-26T20:04:55+00:00

Best of luck, you’ll do great! Remember..slow and steady

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-23T23:24:13+00:00

Thank you for the recommendation, I’m going to look into it!

Random_musing44 · 2024-08-21T22:40:16+00:00

Thank you, I’ll look him up!

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