[Laurel]

Flori,

I am so sorry to hear of your pain and continued struggles! I agree with Lani's suggestion of a TENs unit and I would ask for an eval with a pain management specialist. In the short run, opiates do make you feel sluggish. I hated them, too. However, the pain is clearly debilitating and dominating your life. It is interfering with your ability to even modestly enjoy life. I think I would take the NORCO and see if it gives some relief. If your pain is managed you can see more clearly through the forest to find a path through the treatment. The hope is that the rads will be effective and when the post-treatment inflammation subsides you will be able to go onward pain free.

Hang in there, Flori! I wish I could give you a hug. I'll send one cross country via cyberspace now! Thanks for the update. I have been worried about you.