Life can be a Pain

Thanks for understanding @outlander !

It means a lot because I've had to isolate myself from people for the fear of hurting them or being hurt by them.

At least I've got a safe space here where people understand.

Hi @outlander

Thanks for your reply - I know that there are times when we cannot answer a post as soon as we would like but when that reply comes - it's great

I am sorry you're having so much pain after having the teeth out - it can be more problematic at times but it's never fun having wisdom teeth out - my daughter was really ill afterwards and readmitted to hospital for a few days - I guess you have had a lot of pain and hearing that you have nerve damage is serious - that is not good at all.

I just had a look at pics of the inferior alveolar nerve - ouch - that's the one they give us a nerve block into when we have teeth filled on the lower jaw, I can tell you this - I had a lot of pain after have two abscessed teeth out in that area and it was extremely unpleasant and I understand how rough it is - but the good news is that in time - it seemed like forever but it was a few months - it went away forever. I hope this happens quickly for you too - I hope you don't need to have another operation for it - I have yet to read up everything about that - I do love doing some research - it sounds as if you have had enough - and eating pureed food - alas - I think you managed to draw the card for problems and this is tough

But having your face only working on one side and having your speech slurred is more than tough - it's bloody hard work - I can only hope that heals - without further issues - I would be embarrassed and nervous around other people too. It would seem like a problem that actually makes itself worse because it's really hard to explain when you have trouble articulating. It might be worth seeing a speech pathologist. Aww - a variety of the pits

Did you have surgery for endometriosis? I think I know what your are talking about - I really hope that works for you as well - I imagine cramping would be a problem after that. All the best - I know having a male doctor would be a problem for you

I am feeling okay today - my GP thinks that I am having stress changing specialists - he could be right but we have had very changeable weather in Melbourne and cold and wet weather as well which aggravates my spinal problems. I still have medicaion for my pain and I will not increase it although I could legally do this - but I don't want to - it will be excellent to see the new specialist - he does facet joint injections and maybe these will help.

So I am seeing the psychologist tomorrow and in three weeks - the pain specialist

In the meantime the Melbourne Cup - they are bringing the horses out now and I love these animals out. I am watching TV while I am writing this. It's a pity you can't watch the race today but yes - they do reruns - I have money on some of these horses

This is my annual splurge and really - not much of a splurge - I get excited at this stage and have a great natural high when the race is run

All the best Outlander and thanks for tagging me elsewhere - some people can deal with their BPD - as hard and has unpleasant as it is - other people cannot - it has to be a very hard condition to manage

So - after several wet and rotten days the Cup has sunshine and warm weather - it's looks fantastic at Flemington today

I'm going off-line to enjoy the race - my typing is suffering badly

All the best

Dec

Ah yes @outlander

I thought that was the case but as you said - we can't be specific

Dec

I didn't win anything on the cup but I am still enjoying it - and glad an Australian horse won this year

Hi @Owlunar ... glad you enjoyed the Melbourne Cup today. No winner for you, I think I read, for your one punt for the year. My Mum was the same ... every year she would go into town and line up at one of the pubs to put her annual bet on the Cup. She would usually pick 3 horses and back them each way. She actually did pretty well with her once a year bet. There is no doubt that the horse races are quite a spectacle. Such beautiful creatures. And all the colour and glamour around racing. I know a lot of people are anti-racing, but I have mixed feelings about the industry. My husband is a regular punter on the races, and I have an occasional bet through the year. Today I backed one horse each way, but then had a quinella (first two places) and also a trifecta (first three places). My main pick finished in the second third of the field. My quinella won, and basically gave me my money back for the day. My trifecta was missing third place, but would have won had they not upheld the protest. Oh well .. thats gambling for you I guess. But I do find it a bit of fun. I recall as a little kid living in the remote bush, we always followed the Melbourne Cup. It is always very sad to hear/see horses break down however. Its a very sad fact that broken legs for horses is essentially incurable. I guess it could happen anywhere, including running around in a paddock enjoying themselves. But its still sad.

Sorry to hear that the colder weather the past couple of days is causing extra pain for you. My back pain also typically worsens with colder weather. I hope the pain specialist you will see in 3 weeks time will be helpful, perhaps with the facet joint injections. Is that a cortisone injection you are referring to? I had one of those in my shoulder about 6 years ago when I had a torn tendon and developed a frozen shoulder as a result. It was so so painful. But the cortisone injection worked a treat. I remember thinking to myself afterwards 'why did I wait 2 months before getting this looked at?'. I hope your psych appointment tomorrow goes well.

Thinking of you.

Sherry

@Owlunar Thinking of you today ,as you head out to your first ,new psychologist appointment. I hope this works out favourably for you. If your weather is anything like ours, you might need a coat and umbrella. Sending these 💜💜💜☔️☔️💦💦💦