So, I started taking Reglan and Nexium about a month ago and my pain has gone from a 10 to about a 1. Some days/times, there is no pain. I had an EGD (or EDG) done, where they stick a fiber optic cable down your throat and look for hiatal hernias in your stomach and I had a small one. Now, my doctor doesn’t think this hiatal hernia is the source of my pain, regardless that the Nexium and Reglan have all but resolved it, which is par for the course in my experience with doctors. Hiatal hernias are VERY common and most adults suffer from them. It’s definitely worth checking out. My life is much better now without that constant, dull ache. The only down side is that taking Reglan for too long can cause tics, so I have an appt on July 6 to talk to my doctor about what my options are. Do I have the small hernia operated on? Is that even an option? Is it too small? Please comment/write me with any questions or concerns!

PS I lost my url, which was www.mysterflankpain.com, but my old one, flankpain.wordpress.com still works.

I think I have good news for us all! I have a history of having a hiatal hernia (I was hospitalized a long time ago for one) and my doctor put me on Nexium and Reglan and told me to lay off caffeine, chocolate and other stimulants. Since then, my pain has dropped from a 9 to about a 1! I’m going to have an EGD on June 11. It is very possible that, if doctors can’t attribute your pain to anything else, you have a hiatal hernia. Hiatal hernias are very common!

It’s May 5 and I’m still alive. I’ve relapsed back onto my pain meds a few times since my last post and today marks the 6th day I’ve been off of them. I have to say, I feel much better off of them than I felt when I was on them. My body is slowly starting to learn how to manage it’s pain and my withdrawals are slowly leaving. I had pretty much hit a wall there, for awhile: I didn’t want to get up in the morning, didn’t want to go to work or exercise, etc. I would highly reccommend that anyone taking medication for pain, regardless of what it is, wean off of it time and again. You lose your sense of self and control over your life if you don’t.

My domain “Mysteryflanpain.com got jacked I’m having issues with my domain/host name, so my new domain is: isufferfromflankpain.com.

I’m still alive. I’m currently weaning off of Vicodin and it’s tough. I’m down to taking it once daily and I’m in the “calm before the storm” phase. Once I quit it altogether all withdrawal hell will be unleashed. I’m not looking forward to it, but it’s something I have to do.

As far as my pain, it varies day to day. I plan on having another procedure done (nerve block, etc.) with hopes it will help or altogether eliminate the pain. I’ll try to update again as soon as I can. As for now, I’m off to battle.

I haven’t posted in quite some time, so I thought I’d let everyone know that I’m still alive and kicking. My pain has been manageable as of late and I’m dealing with it well, at least for now. Happy New Year!

I haven’t written a post in quite some time; I don’t know why, I just don’t feel like writing. For the last 10 years, I took klonopin (clonazepam) for insomnia. About three months ago, I weaned off of it because I didn’t want to take it anymore. After three months of absolute misery, I began taking it again. Here’s the interesting thing: When I started taking it again, my flank pain went from a 7 or 8 (on a scale of 1-10) to about a manageable 3. I can’t find any scientific research, etc. to support klonopin being responsible for my relief, but it’s hard to think it’s a coincidence. Any thoughts or suggestions?

For the past few days I’ve been feeling like total crap. I’ve been experiencing depression, profuse sweating, severe headaches, chills, blurred vision, anxiety, dizziness and nausea. I feel like I’ve relapsed and am going through BW’s again. I researched Cymbalta and I think the afore-mentioned are side-effects of/from it’s use, so I quit taking it (yesterday). As it turns out, many people who are taking it or who have taken it complain of the same thing.

I would strongly recommend that anyone taking it or considering taking it talk to their doctor first. I’ll never take it again.

I’m going through benzodiazepine withdrawal. I should have about 2-3 3-5 days left of feeling sick and wanting to jump out of my skin. I really don’t know what’s worse: this or my flank pain. I can definitely understand why addiction is so hard to deal with. Regardless of your attitude/mental outlook, your mind and body are both fighting for equal ground on an already uneven battlefield.

I have a consult appointment with my PMS today at 1:30, to discuss my current options.

Update: My PMS put me on Cymbalta and Neurontin. I have a follow-up appointment in three weeks.

Update: I woke up on Saturday, the 21st feeling much better. I think the worst of my BW’s are over…

I changed my blog’s theme/look, hoping it’s easier to read/easy on the eyes — Please let me know if you prefer it’s former look.

It’s 11:09 AM, July 4th, and I’m trying to sit still. My pain feels like it’s come back full-force and I am so uncomfortable all I can do is sit here like an addict with a severe case of RLS. I have no concentration and can barely think enough to muster a paragraph.

I should note that I ran 2.5 miles yesterday. I feel like my pain has relapsed as a result. I hope I’m wrong.