I can’t believe it’s been almost two weeks since I’ve posted. Thanks so much for everyone who has been supportive in this journey. I spoke with my insurance, and I was denied for Lyrica, so I am trying something new called gabapentin (Neurontin). It’s actually a seizure medication, but the upside is if it does end up working, I will be able to afford it for the few month where there will be a lapse between old- and new- insurance coverage. Cool. I just hope it works.
The pain has been pretty bad with the lapse in medication. I had forgotten just how bad it could get. I think it is the worst sitting all day at my desk, staring at the computer screen. I am very grateful to have a job where I don’t have to be on my feet, but my neck really bothers me most days at work.
I got to have a little time off from kids this week, thanks to the kindness of some very wonderful people. Lynn, who allowed the kids to do an art class for free at her shop; Ryan and Jamie, who let them come hang out at their house so I could get some things done; and Karen, who let the kids stay over last night. I have been spoiled with kindness ths week. These people are truly awesome.
It won’t be too long before it’s back to school time, though. I am a little worried about the costs associated with that–school fees, clothes, supplies, lunch money… we’ll see. To those of you with kids, how do you do it?
i take gabapentin! i’ve noticed somewhat of a difference on it. it made me sort of lose it when i first started taking it (i had a bunch of anxiety attacks and one major panic attack) so i stopped taking it because i didn’t like how it made me feel. but i weaned myself back onto it, and i’ve figured out a dosage schedule that works (it makes me really really sleepy most of the time, so i take half of one in the morning and then 1.5 before bed). it isn’t the greatest drug in the world, but it helps enough for me to keep taking it.
by the way, 9 hour plane ride = death