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12/10/2015Shut up and Ride the Pig
Piriformis Steroid Injection (Round 2) The last steroid injection I had into my right piriformis muscle was awesome...for the 3 days it...
Sharing my journey to encourage my fellow "cysters and mysters" and spread awareness about Tarlov Cyst Disease. There is no sugar coating it. This disease is nasty and life-robbing. Mixing some keepin' it real with a dash of spice, faith and humor. Let simmer for two years or until thoroughly cooked.
12/10/2015
Shut up and Ride the Pig
11/20/2015
Return to Pain Management - Shots and Meds
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11/20/2015Return to Pain Management - Shots and Meds
This past week, I returned to my pain management doctor. I was terrified. Due to a mental health condition that I have, the psychologist wh...
11/07/2015
Whatever Works
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11/07/2015Whatever Works
Yesterday I had my first aquatic physical therapy session. I have to admit, I was scared to death. Scared to ride in the car. Scared to be ...
10/29/2015
Addiction Verses Dependency and Why You Should Lock Up Your Meds!
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10/29/2015Addiction Verses Dependency and Why You Should Lock Up Your Meds!
Of course one of the first questions I asked the Pain Management Doctor was, “Am I going to get addicted to pain pills?” The answer is, t...
10/28/2015
Why it Sucks to Be a Pain Management Doctor or Patient
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10/28/2015Why it Sucks to Be a Pain Management Doctor or Patient
In Tennessee, there are strict Chronic Pain Management Guidelines. First, doctors have to have you go through a screening process. T...
10/26/2015
An Introduction to Pain Management for TC Patients - My Experience
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10/26/2015An Introduction to Pain Management for TC Patients - My Experience
Oh the joys of receiving opiate drug treatment! I’m sure at some point, it used to be a simple straightforward process to have your pai...