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Out of control pain

elvan
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I may not be around much for a little while.  I cannot sit up or stand without crying because of the pain.  I have an appointment with the orthopedic surgeon in the morning to get an injection into my shoulder joint.  I also made an appointment with an acupuncturist on Thursday.  The staff at pulmonary rehab has cancelled my appointments until Friday, we will go from there.  I HAVE to feel better, I have to drive to NY next week for my granddaughter’s graduation.  I have experienced pain like this once before, years ago when I had my first injection into my shoulder and the pain shot into my neck and the back of my head.  My husband says that it looks like a “rope” on the back of my neck.  I do not know what I did to it, I do not remember doing anything.  I have tried heat and ice and a TENS unit, and laying on tennis balls…NOTHING relieves this unless I am perfectly still and laying on my back.  Standing up or sitting up sends shock waves through me.  If I don’t comment for a few days, please just hope and pray that I am getting some relief.  My rheumatologist was stunned when she looked at my spine xrays, she said it is much worse than she thought it was and it is progressing rapidly.  I hope and pray that the neck is not coming from my spine issues.  I would let them drive railroad spikes into this shoulder if it would help…I am no wimp when it comes to pain but this is overwhelming.  May you all be doing well with your quits…I will continue to read blogs when I can and will be back as soon as possible.  Sending all my love and prayers to all of you, those who are struggling and those who are SOARING. 

XO,

Ellen

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Retired RN, worked ICU/ER developed RA in early 90's, unable to work because of brittle bones from high dose steroids. Diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago but sure it was there and progressing long before. Live with severe chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, had both upper lobes of my lungs removed in 2015. Struggle with shortness of breath. Work in son's cafe as a cashier 2 days a week to be around people. I am a people/animal person. Lost my home and three cats in a fire on my ten month anniversary of quitting smoking. Never thought of smoking, knew it wouldn't help anything.