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In reply to the discussion: My Battle Has Been Won (Update Photo Of My Car After Crash) [View all]UglyGreed
(7,661 posts)someone worse off than myself, like your poor friend, imagine what was going through his mind and of course his wife's when she found him. At least he has someone who has been by his side looking out for his best interest. Very rare these days.
I feel guilty that my wife has stayed with me and even pays for my treatment. I do still have some pride and it hurts me daily to be a "kept man" I tell her to go and find someone else because she deserves a better life than what I can offer.
Radio Frequency Neuroablation sound like a step I may try. I'm 49 and I don't think going back on the pain meds is a safe option anymore. I only took what they call breakthrough doses since Celebrex caused me to develop a hiatal hernia early on in my treatment.
The oxycodone was the one medication that caused me to have the least amount of side effects even though like you said constipation was a problem. I have tried eleven different medications over these twenty six years.
I was hanging pretty tough for awhile until the Hydrocephalus, which really knocked me down and sent me into another level of hell. Perhaps it was the final cut that my body could not deal with.
Thank you for your replies, it is nice to chat with someone who has some understanding of what it is all about. Sad, but like they say misery loves company.