Extreme pressure build up in upper abdomen
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Hi!! I've had 6 back surgeries in the past three years. My life has not been the same since. I went to the Dr for extreme leg pain and that's when My condition started - when I was put on Lyrica. It put 20 pounds on me in a week. Stopped taking it right away. I was referred to a specialist And then sent to the pain clinic. After my first surgery and recovery I looked 5 months pregnant... It was awful!!! (Let me also say this .. I take pride in my body.. I've worked hard to get into and stay in shape. I lost 60 pounds 22 years ago and I've kept it off till that Lyrica week!!!) so I did not sit and eat while recovering. And I got high blood pressure after my first surgery.
I have seen numerous doctors and had numerous test .., all come back good. I can't get relief ... I've tried so many things... It hurts so much.., I always feel like a balloon is in my upper abdomen and it's like it's getting blown up and ready to pop. One doctor said it was probably all the anesthesia and that it took 6 months or more to get rid of and it made you gain weight.. That was a new one on me. My last surgery was in April of this year. I take align and Zantac everyday!!! I'm not allowed to do any exercise but walking and pool exercise... Which I do 4-6 times a week. It's hard because it's hard to breath sometimes.and it's just so painfull. This all makes me so depressed ... I cry a lot .. I just want to feel a sense of release from this...I hope someone reads this and has been though this and can shed light of this for me!!! I'm too young for this!!!! (41) :-)
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debbie89808 wendy98331
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Hope that you bfind some relief soon.
Best wishes
wendy98331 debbie89808
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mahdy wendy98331
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wendy98331 mahdy
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Ginagirl wendy98331
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holly_12500 wendy98331
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I have been on some tablets that made me put on weight that made me feel worse.
I had found out about a sensory nerve stimulator that could be fitted in my back to relieve pain.I was already using a tens machine .
I asked the pain specialist if I could have one fitted and after questions and examination he said it may work for me.
4 years ago I went into hospital and had one fitted.the best thing I have agreed to.I have a remote control ,easy to operate and it stops my pain.
without pain I could start to come off pain meds and antidepressant.
my weight came back to normal. you can search on line for more info.
I have days when I am in pain but I can do something about it and can control my life again
I would speak to a doctor /specialist and see if it may help you. Living with pain is so bad, and medication can make you feel worse,putting on weight making things worse.
wendy98331 holly_12500
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holly_12500 wendy98331
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Some medication really made me sick and I am now on meds for my stomach owing to the damage they have caused. Don't let this happen to you keep going back untill they get you sorted.I found drinking ginger cordial diluted in warm water best for my stomach.