Mary, can you talk to your doctor about adjusting the pain meds? Sometimes a different medication can do the trick, depending on the type of pain. Our pain specialist here recently put my husband on methadone, which can be effective for nerve pain. Also, sometimes he just has to take more hydromorphone for breakthrough pain. With pain, we've learned it's best to stay on top of it, not chase it. The dependency issue takes a back seat.

It always saddens me to hear how long you and others in other countries need to wait for services. I could get a ct scan here in a day if I wanted it. I am so very sorry he has to wait. Make some noise if you can, I am hoping that if you can be vocal enough they will get tired and bump him up. So very sorry to hear of this. Hugs and positive thoughts.

Mary, Positive thoughts for you and hubby.

Baby steps, baby steps.....hubby is walking again, using his walker!!! He was downstairs on Sunday (Father's Day here) and just felt he could get up and walk, which he did using his walking frame. He was very stiff to start with, and dragging his right leg, but could keep his balance well. He has been doing some walking every day since and what a difference it has made to his mental health, and mine.
He has not been in so much pain these last few days either and his appetite is on the up again. He had the echocardiogram done yesterday and the consultant said everything looked good. Still no further forward with the CT scan, was told we just have to wait. Nothing from physio either.

Thank you guys, for your continued prayers and support.

Much love to you all,

Mary

That sounds very positive, MsMercury. I'm so pleased for you both

Mary, very good news.

What great news Mary! So happy to hear some positive strides are being made!

Great, great news!!

Baby steps are wonderful! Good for the mind and body!

That is wonderful news, Mary!

Wonderful! Let's hope this positive trend continues.

MsMercury. Sounding good!

Hope hubby continues each day to make progress...every positive step will help you all keep the faith.
Take Care Mary. You and hubby are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to all your family,
Gerry

How are you and hubby doing Mary? I've been thinking of you.

I just joined this board and came across your thread, Mary, my heart goes out to you and will keep sending up blessings that he continues to improve. Gives you lots of hugs even though I don't know you.

Me, too !! And getting a little worried now ....

Yes.

I'm with them!

Same here.

Keeping you, hubby and family in my thoughts and prayers

Prayers heading up Mary.

I have been thinking about you and your husband, Mary.

Has anyone heard from MsMercury? This is very disheartening. I hope she's okay. She and I have been going through the same journey, and I was so hoping that things would improve for her husband for at least a while.

More prayers can't hurt so mine are heading up. God bless Mary.

Prayers for Mary and her hubby.