Lumbarfusion

Im sure I'm not the only one tired of medications even though i sometimes feel so isolated from the world but luckily i have the companionship of a wonderful dog and my mom and I live on the same property. It started so many years ago the chronic pain and subsequent need for pain medication and now my Dr report shows opioid dependent. If you are in chronic pain you know the routine too much medication you can't function too little you're suffering too much.

I guess im just burned out between antidepressants, muscle relaxers, valluum and Norco just to make the pain bearable. I know there is no turning back from progressive late onset muscular Dystrophy and that the pain will stop when I'm dead but this continuous hamster wheel is creating feelings of mental defeat which is one of the main drivers for suicidal ideation even if there is no intent or plan. I have no intention of ending it i just wish i could handle the whole thing better.#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #Fibromyalgia #DegenerativeDiscDisease #cervicalfusion #cervicalradiopathy #Lumbarfusion #OCD #ChronicPain #etc

This geranium doesn't want to quit lasted two winters. Probably my favorite kind because of the vibrant contrast in color. Hope everyone can find some peace in nature when you get a chance 🙂#DegenerativeDiscDisease #MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #Anxiety #Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain #Disability #Depression #RareDisease #CervicalRadiculopathy #Lumbarfusion #MuscleDysfunction

My sleep doctor has a fit everytime that we discuss this. But, trauma has caused me to need to sleep with the lights on. Does anyone else have this problem?Even a lamp won't do. I feel like the light is a warm blanket. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting through this? My sleep hygiene is horrible 😫.

#Anxiety #Depression #BipolarDisorder #PTSD #PsoriaticArthritis #Narcolepsy #Gastroparesis #sibo #sbbo #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Undiagnosed #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #LivingWithPOTS #Upallnight #prolactinoma #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Migraine #SpinalStenosis #SpinalFusion #Lumbarfusion

So pull up a mug/glass/cup and chill with the Shanster!!!! Allow yourself to take some comfort in yourself and enjoy a special warm or cold beverage that meets your fancy!!!! 😃😃😃😃😃

#Anxiety #Depression #PsoriaticArthritis #Narcolepsy #Gastroparesis #sibo #sbbo #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Undiagnosed #COVID19 #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #LivingWithPOTS #funactivities #prolactinoma #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Migraine #SpinalStenosis #SpinalFusion #Lumbarfusion #Comfort #warmth #Love #caring

Hi All! I am relatively new here and I need some motivation and happy thoughts sent my way! One of my friends ditched me the other day and told me that, I was annoying and hasn't spoken to me since. I am taking this hard. I want to be positive and am hoping that you guys could tell me about all the happy things going on with you ❤️!!!! Happy and fun hobbies! Anything that just makes you smile 😃! Maybe music 🎶? Anything really? I just need some cheerful words!

#Anxiety #Depression #Bipolar1Disorder #BipolarDisorder #PsoriaticArthritis #Narcolepsy #Gastroparesis #small intestine bacteria overgrowth sibo #sibo #sbbo #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Undiagnosed #COVID19 #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #LivingWithPOTS #funactivities #prolactinoma #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Migraine #SpinalStenosis #SpinalFusion #Lumbarfusion

#Anxiety #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #Gastroparesis #DyssynergicDefecation #AnkylosingSpondylitis #LivingWithPOTS #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Bipolar1Disorder #BipolarDisorder #Undiagnosed #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Depression #SpinalStenosis #SpinalFusion #Lumbarfusion #Narcolepsy #PudendalNeuralgia #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Migraine #GastroesophagealRefluxDisease

There's so much that I want to say about the last year. But, clearly the main thing on my mind is that I made it with no opioids, my friends!!!!! One whole year with no opioids! I have suffered from some horrible nerve pain, too.  May it have come from severe nerve pain or surgery pain; over and over I did NOT take anything but Tylenol or Ibuprofen. It was a tough year with many nights in tears, calling dear friends to help me cope. I made it through! I had been on high doses of opioids for 15 years, ever since I was diagnosed with #PsoriaticArthritis and then fell down a flight of stairs. I actually fell down a couple flights of stairs during this time and later broke my ankle, then tore a tendon in my ankle. I have been through a lot and I am just waiting to see what will be thrown at me next!!!!! I know that I can conquer 💪 it with lots of love and prayers ❤🙏💖💕!!!!!!

I have to say that the clarity is amazing and the world 🌎 is becoming more and more beautiful everyday ❤! I am loving thinking so clearly, again!
#Anxiety #Depression #ChronicIllness #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Narcolepsy #coping #LivingWithPOTS #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Bipolar1Disorder #PsoriaticArthritis #ChronicPain #Pelvicpain #Migraine #Medication #PudendalNeuralgia #Love #Endometriosis #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Recovery #Vasculitis #Stress #pelvic Dyssynergia #Lumbarfusion #SpinalStenosis #SpinalFusion #Happiness

I want to introduce myself to all of you on the Mighty app! I'm here not only for support for myself, but to lend an ear to a friend!

Oh, btw this is my furbaby, Tigger!!!! He's my partner in crime! Lol!

#Anxiety #Depression #ChronicIllness #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Narcolepsy #LivingWithPOTS #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Bipolar1Disorder #PsoriaticArthritis #ChronicPain #Migraine #Medication #Lumbarfusion #SpinalStenosis #SpinalFusion #Lumbarfusion #IrritableBowelSyndromeIBS #BrainFog #Recovery #mighties #mightystrong #icandothis #Love #Endometriosis #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #Vasculitis #LeukocytoclasticVasculitis #SmallVesselVasculitis