Pain Doctor

Yesterday Ken, and I, took Taylor back to the pain management doctor. We had made many calls over the last weeks to let the doctor know that the new medication was not working, and seemed to make Taylor’s pain worse. Taylor, also is not sleeping more than a few hours a night. Dr. Kelly’s office keep telling Taylor in the calls give the medication a few more days, then Monday, Taylor was just physically and emotionally exhausted and seemed to hit a wall. I called Dr. Kelly’s office Tuesday morning and insisted that Taylor needed to be seen that day (this is no easy task, it takes months to get in to these doctors). But thank God, they called back and we had an 11:45 appointment, Taylor would not see Dr. Kelly, but, would see Dr. Walls.

We all arrived at 11:30 to a packed waiting room, Taylor checked in, and before we could sit down, the nurse called his name and escorted us right back (this is also unreal because every one waits forever, our first visit we waited an hour and then had a over 2 hour office visit) Dr. Wall was very nice but, had the same wide eyed look on his face when examining Taylor that every doctor has. Taylor said it was funny when he told the doctor all the medication that he has been on to try to get him to sleep, and the disbelief look that the doctor gave him when he told him that none of them worked. Dr. Wall said he had spoke with Dr. Kelly and they wanted to try 3 new medications and increase the dose of another that Taylor is already on.

Taylor’s medication list:

Lunesta (new sleep med) did not work last night.

Tramadol (new pain med) only seems to work about 2 hours and only takes the edge off the pain, Taylor can only take every 8 hours.

Lidocaine cream (new for pain) has not used yet, had to order this prescription.

Imipramine (old med, that the doctor is increasing to help balance the serotonin levels of the brain and calm Taylor’s nervous system)

Gabapentin (old med, for nerve spasms)

Promethazine (old med, for nausea and vomiting)

Taylor, Ken, and I want to thank the many people that have called and sent cards and well wishes for Taylor. Many have asked is there any thing that they can do. Taylor and our family would ask only for your prays at this time.

Thank you for your understanding.
Rita Bryan

(pain level today 7 to 8 out of 10 with new pain medication)

Taylors next appointment with pain doctor Dr. Kelly 9/1/09