NellW Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 and it was strange I guess. Said that there is a compressed fracture, and they are not sure if there is also a tumor, but he is getting an appt. with an orthopedic surgeon for a biopsy of this area of the spine. Not sure when that will take place. He is on 100mg of duragesic patch and also vicodin. Will update when we know a bit more. It has been 8 weeks since the onset of this pain. He also has a 9.5 PSA, which they are not dealing with right now, but will probably biopsy that soon too. Seems to me the dx is desparately needed here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 That's a long time for such pain. Here's hoping you are on your way to a solution. Let us know. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 I'm so sorry he has so much pain. Its too bad the Dr's don't seem to want to find out in a hurry and do something! It is so frustrating to say the least. I hope the patches are working for him. My husband ended up taking 400's of the patches! Now thats a lot, but the bone pain is the worst. I am so sad for your good friend. Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Sending prayers for real answers and pain relief for Bob soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Saying prayers for Bob and thanking God for wonderful friends like you. God Bless you all, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Prayers, crossed fingers and positive energy for you and your friend. I hope that his pain subsides and good grief, I hope they make a dx. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Wishing your friend all the best. Keep us posted on what you find out. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Oh I sure hope Bob can get the drs to figure out his problems. I hope his pain is being controlled...will pray a bit harder for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted August 11, 2004 Share Posted August 11, 2004 Nell I hope Bill can get his pain controlled, and that the doctors can figure out what's best with his spine. I am sure he's glad you're a friend and an advocate. XOXOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 sure hope everything works out for Bob and that they can control his pain okay. Best wishes. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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