The pain in my side and back is pretty much constant and intense enough that I'm taking pain medication several times a day. I really don't like taking drugs this strong, but at this point I don't have a choice. They make me sick, but for the most part I'm keeping that controlled. During the day I have to tolerate my pain so that I can do my running around. I'm trying to go with the flow of this challenge until a better resolution can be reached.
I met my pain management doctor last week and loved him. He was so easy to talk to. Plus, Dr. DiCarlo conveyed my problem and history to him so well that I didn't have to work hard to convince him that my pain is real and very uncomfortable. When the authorization comes from the insurance I will have an epidural & steroidal nerve block. I may have to have up to three separate injections, but hopefully one will be sufficient and the effectiveness will last up to six months.
Mike is more frustrated with all of this than I am because he's so happy that my cancer is stable he can't stand that I'm having to deal with such pain. Always my hero. I try to keep him encouraged that this too shall pass.
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