[QUAD-L] Lori Ann - I'm New

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Hi Lori Welcome to the list and all the good advise. Any discomfort to the body is a pain in the butt.  A C/6 complete with that much pain is surprising but not out of the realm of having any spinal cord injury. I'm hoping that in time as your body changes, the pain and discomfort is reduced.   Internal medicine pumps have gain'd alot of attention in the last few years, as they use less meds, but with greater effect on both pain and spasm control.   As a person with SCI you are prone to be subjected to more medication than before your car accident.  Since your doctors are aware of your past, it is understandable that they are being cautious at your pain expense.   For most, things improve...with support. Diversion is also most important.  Keeping your mind busy with activity is good.   Let your doctors know how you feel and ask for their help and assistance in getting you help.   I pray in time as your body settles you will require less meds and be able to go on with your life. You have too much to live for.  I hope you have good family support as well.   Best Wishes and keep posting!   W       In a message dated 5/13/2006 6:54:16 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I try to work through the pain, it just wears me down, Here's what meds I take for pain: 3900 mgs neurontin split in 4 doses 120 mgs methadone  a day 70mgs of baclofin  a day (for spasms, which I never had, dr.tells me it helps w/pain) does it? 1mg klonopin 3 x day 75 mgs trazodone at bedtime ( to help me sleep though  the pain) hah! Well, I've  whined enough, just wanted to get it out, thanks for listening and any suggestions greatly appreciated, Hi, again everyone, Lori ann