Facing a Difficult Time

[Greg Sacramento]

@fishbone I'm hurting with the lost of my calico earlier this week. She was my child and I know that you understand. I wish you and your pets love.

I think that you and me have similar make-ups, but we probably differ in one big way. I don't trust the system - any system. We must do involved medical journal research when it comes to medical problems. May I say be your own vet and research all treatments. You know that a soft touch with a smile on your face may help both you and your pets. There are certain pain and control meds for dogs that are newer for seizures that work safer and better.

Problems from my lower front implant. I had a special test done that confirms major nerve damage from the implant process. What I have going on (involved) with my entire face, mouth and teeth is at the top of the pain charts. All of this places more stress on my totally messed up neck.

Now with extreme physical pain in mouth, face, tongue and neck, my severe tinnitus isn't as big of a deal.

I really need some heavy pain medication and I just don't know what I can use.

 

[Vicki14]

Hi @fishbone , you've been a great support to many on this forum including myself and my dogs help me to cope with this debilitating condition, so I understand your sadness at all be thought of losing her. Draw comfort from the many happy memories you've made together, it's the hardest part of loving that we eventually lose them but look at the happiness the brought to our lives!! Take care x

 

[fishbone]

@fishbone I'm hurting with the lost of my calico earlier this week. She was my child and I know that you understand. I wish you and your pets love.

I think that you and me have similar make-ups, but we probably differ in one big way. I don't trust the system - any system. We must do involved medical journal research when it comes to medical problems. May I say be your own vet and research all treatments. You know that a soft touch with a smile on your face may help both you and your pets. There are certain pain and control meds for dogs that are newer for seizures that work safer and better.

Problems from my lower front implant. I had a special test done that confirms major nerve damage from the implant process. What I have going on (involved) with my entire face, mouth and teeth is at the top of the pain charts. All of this places more stress on my totally messed up neck.

Now with extreme physical pain in mouth, face, tongue and neck, my severe tinnitus isn't as big of a deal.

I really need some heavy pain medication and I just don't know what I can use.

Awwww man, I truly feel the pain that you are going through. Losing a pet is horrible and i don't take it too well when I lose mine. I will say this much, two times I have taken my dog to the hospital and each time they wanted to put my dog to sleep. The last time i was there my dog could not walk and the dr was telling me that she will never walk again.

Yesterday, my dog was walking and playing. To think if I had listen to this dr and put my angel to sleep. Thank goodness I don't give in easily and I was bold saying that I will take my dog home and help her heal.

I'll be very honest with you folks, my ringing is very bad and just horrible. I guess living with this garbage for so long and my own strong mindset lets me thrive and not be held back. It is tough and it's life for me and many of us.

I'm sorry for your facial pain buddy, I truly am. I face pain all over my body from the fibromyalgia + arthritis. I do extreme fitness and martial arts. I hope some comfort comes for you, I truly do.

Bless you and all that fight the good fight...

 

[fishbone]

Well folks,

Now I have a 3rd tone that is slowly developing. It's a low beeping noise. yesterday was loud, kids were screaming and I have no control of the testing and the environment. I cannot wear ear plugs in both ears, because I cannot hear the instructor when he gives orders and instructions. I am not sad or going to panic. I am overjoyed that my dog for right now is alive and she is with me. The hell with tinnitus, It will never define me and hold me back. I will try to protect my ears as I always do, and just keep living my blessed life

 

[Elfin]

@fishbone you are a winner and a fighter to the core; and a great source of strength for those of us on here who you show unerring and selfless support.

Keep us posted with how the little lady is getting on! So happy for you both that she is up and playing about. Long may it continue!

 

[Wolfears]

My art form has aikido, jiu jitsu, wrestling, boxing and sticks thrown in as well. It's intense and today was loud. I had an ear plug in my bad ear, the one with -75 db hearing loss. The right ear is the good ear. So far my tinnitus has not increased and no spikes yet. I kept calm when it got loud and did not fear the noise.

Fitness/martial arts and animals are my life. I cannot give up either one of them. They have saved me when I was at the lowest points of my life, they gave me life.

I live by bruce lee's philosophy of life, his wisdom and calmness inspires me... to be better and do better in the one life i have to live. He was such a calm, gentle and humble man. I strive to be a better person each day and be more of a humanitarian.....

PS- I always wanted to learn Jeet kune do, it's a fascinating art form created by master Bruce

Yes I feel the same way about Bruce Lee..to me JKD is a great concept that has no boundrys.
Take whatever works from each art and make it yours...most people don't even realize that Bruce Lee was the godfather of the modern MMA because of this.
Of course we threw in all of the "dirty" stuff that would disqualify us from any clean MMA fight...this is where guys like Paul Vunak come in.
Haven't done any sparring ever since the tinnitus, because we would sometimes go pretty hard and now I'm scared that getting hit or choked out might make my tinnitus worse..

 

[Jazzer]

The hell with tinnitus, It will never define me and hold me back.

I have huge respect fishbone,

Love you Man

Jazzer
Dave
xxxx

 

[fishbone]

Yes I feel the same way about Bruce Lee..to me JKD is a great concept that has no boundrys.
Take whatever works from each art and make it yours...most people don't even realize that Bruce Lee was the godfather of the modern MMA because of this.
Of course we threw in all of the "dirty" stuff that would disqualify us from any clean MMA fight...this is where guys like Paul Vunak come in.
Haven't done any sparring ever since the tinnitus, because we would sometimes go pretty hard and now I'm scared that getting hit or choked out might make my tinnitus worse..

I actually love sparring. I push my teacher to make the school more hardcore and he always smiles at me

Yes, Bruce was the original MMA pioneer, his art of JKD has everything in it.

I love fitness/martial arts. Tinnitus will never make me stop doing it. Yes, at times i do feel that my tinnitus is getting louder. At times i feel that a new tone is coming on, but that's ok. As a child/youth I was bullied really badly and bigger kids use to have their laughs. Now, the tables have changed 100%. This is the reason I guess, why love being the most hardcore guy in the gym and in the martial arts studio.

I have a soft spot for those that suffer and get taken advantage of. I was in their shoes and I know how they hurt and I do my best to help those that face affliction. That's why I was put on this earth, to make a difference and help out and at times kick some tail too

 

[fishbone]

Knocking on wood, my little angel seems to be ok today . I am grateful that she beat the DR's expectations and has lasted longer than what was predicted. I'm so glad I did not listen and put this beautiful angel down. It's just a waiting game and a patience game now. Hope she lasts more days

Thanks to all of you for your support and love

 

[Lane]

I really need some heavy pain medication and I just don't know what I can use.

Have you by any chance tried--or considered--DMSO. I use a mixture of DMSO and magnesium oil on my ears, neck, and lower back 1-2x/day. It makes a big difference for me. DMSO improves circulation and reduces inflammation.

I've long thought--after my own extensive research and personal use--that if DMSO was a patented drug, it would be the number 1 selling pharmaceutical drug in the US. I wish more people knew of its many applications and remarkable safety. At an incredibly low price no less.​

 

[fishbone]

@fishbone I'm hurting with the lost of my calico earlier this week. She was my child and I know that you understand. I wish you and your pets love.

I think that you and me have similar make-ups, but we probably differ in one big way. I don't trust the system - any system. We must do involved medical journal research when it comes to medical problems. May I say be your own vet and research all treatments. You know that a soft touch with a smile on your face may help both you and your pets. There are certain pain and control meds for dogs that are newer for seizures that work safer and better.

Problems from my lower front implant. I had a special test done that confirms major nerve damage from the implant process. What I have going on (involved) with my entire face, mouth and teeth is at the top of the pain charts. All of this places more stress on my totally messed up neck.

Now with extreme physical pain in mouth, face, tongue and neck, my severe tinnitus isn't as big of a deal.

I really need some heavy pain medication and I just don't know what I can use.

I am thinking about you and your situation. My cousin had the same issue with lower implants and he had tons of pain as well. I also feel real bad, that you lost your amazing friend. It hurts deep inside when I read your story, because I feel like it's me going through... what you are going through. Please post here and let me know how you are doing. You are facing 2 extreme pains, that makes tinnitus look like a cake walk.

My tinnitus is way louder today and my hearing aids are giving me amazing relief. i cannot step away from my martial arts training. It's who I am, I was meant to train. My ears have gotten a tad bit worst since training, so I will decide in the near future. I sit alone in my place with 3 angels that love me 24 hours a day. I cannot imagine living my life without their love and support.

This damn tinnitus never makes it easier either. Please stay strong and let me know that you are doing ok. I worry about you and another special member of this forum.....

PS-I have head pressures everyday and headaches each day and its a mess. I just accept it and try to do my best to live with what I have...

 

[Greg Sacramento]

@fishbone @glynis and other special caring people. Please forgive me for my writing skills as it's now hard for me to place two words together.

Several nerves were damaged in my lower jaw combined with dental whiplash causing neck and TMJ problems. My mouth, face, lips, tongue and jaw is burning and has severe pain. I can't control my tongue as it constantly moves and applies pressure to all my teeth which are becoming loose. I went to dental boards where dentists discuss damage to nerves from a front lower implant. There's really nothing that can be done and it can get worse as it is for me.

With everything that is going on, I didn't focus on my cat. She always had sensitive conditions and she has been checked many times for vomiting. A few days before last week she vomited clear fluid, not food. I should had taken her to the vets immediately.

Last summer I posted a few negative posts because the first thing that every doctor wanted to know is do I have a lawsuit which I don't. I can't get a dentist or doctor to really make an effort in helping me, but it would take a large team of highly experienced doctors to even understand all my physical conditions.

The nerves that were injured in my jaw are placing more hair wire problems to my already back neck. My head hurts real bad and it's returning to an electrical storm as it was when I started posting last Spring. I know many medical conditions that my dental experience caused and this level of injuries is rare. Please no one avoid dental care.

I will try to stay in touch. Thank you. Fishbone, thank you for checking in with me.

 

[Lane]

PS-I have head pressures everyday and headaches each day and its a mess.

I mentioned DMSO in an above post, which I started using 2-3 years ago, mainly to treat my chronic head pressures and headaches. Both have now improved about 80% from what they were--and from which I suffered from for many years.

Conventional medicine is now regularly using DMSO to effectively--and almost immediately--reduce the extreme and dangerous pressures that build up from closed head injuries. It has saved many lives as a result. Nothing else comes close to being as effective as DMSO for reducing intracranial pressures and inflammation.

You may also want to check out craniocervical instability (CCI).

Take Care... ​

 

[Vicki14]

Now I have a 3rd tone that is slowly developing. It's a low beeping noise.

These are just so gut wrenching!!! I'm sure it will settle down again.... it's just that period of waiting for it to do so! Take care x

 

[Vicki14]

Please forgive me for my writing skills as it's now hard for me to place two words together.

@Greg Sacramento - I'm so very sorry to hear of all your nerve pain on top of the Tinnitus too. I have fibromyalgia so I understand to some degree, living with these challenging conditions isn't easy. Take care xx

 

[Jazzer]

View attachment 19762 This was my dog Jack whom I loved with all my heart.
He was a rescued dog about 6-8 months old.
When I went to see him all the pads on every paw had been ripped off and infected and be had bitten all down his own legs,his white fur was gray and ears bent over and verry skinny.
I cried my heart out and begged to take him home and would have my one to one care and paws and legs treated and spoilt and loved and he never left my side and it took 6 weeks before he could go for a walk.
The bond we had was strong and Jack was like my shadow.
We went everywhere together and he new I had health problems as became like my protector.
He lived a fantastic life and one night he went off his back legs and his breathing was hard and we new it was his time.
I sat on the carpet all night with his head on my legs and stroked him all night and said I love you so much jack and It was ok to go because it's your time now and he slipped away in my arms peacefully.

It has been 3 years with out him and all my family loved him and my sons .
Life has moved on without him in time but so glad he was in my life and all the fun and love we shared and will never forget him.
I always sang the song 'you are my sunshine my only sun shine you make me happy when sky's are gray,you'll never know dear how much I love you,please don't take my sunshine away.
He was my sunshine xxx

Beautifully told Glynis.
True love with you two. xx

When Sylv and I first got together we had two Border Collie brothers, Sambo and Taffy.
They lived for sixteen years.
I love this picture of Sylvie with the pups.

 

[Starthrower]

This was our Casey. Typical surfer dude photo. He was a rescue who never let people touch him until after about a year when we were chased by a big mean dog on our usual evening walk. We were sitting on the sofa and all of a sudden he put his paw on my leg and looked at me. From that time on we bonded and he loved being touched.

I understood his pain of people. At the time I was going through a traumatic loss and pretty much cut myself off from people. So we kinda grew into living and loving again. Together.

I am still getting over the loss but time is slowly healing my heart.

 

[Jcb]

Beautifully told Glynis.
True love with you two. xx

When Sylv and I first got together we had two Border Collie brothers, Sambo and Taffy.
They lived for sixteen years.
I love this picture of Sylvie with the pups.

View attachment 19829

What a beautiful photo, and them little pups are just adorable.

 

[Jazzer]

View attachment 19830

This was our Casey. Typical surfer dude photo. He was a rescue who never let people touch him until after about a year when we were chased by a big mean dog on our usual evening walk. We were sitting on the sofa and all of a sudden he put his paw on my leg and looked at me. From that time on we bonded and he loved being touched.

I understood his pain of people. At the time I was going through a traumatic loss and pretty much cut myself off from people. So we kinda grew into living and loving again. Together.

I am still getting over the loss but time is slowly healing my heart.

Critters have an unfailing recognition of deep affection Star.
You made each other's lives so special,
no question.
Dave xx

 

[Jcb]

View attachment 19830

This was our Casey. Typical surfer dude photo. He was a rescue who never let people touch him until after about a year when we were chased by a big mean dog on our usual evening walk. We were sitting on the sofa and all of a sudden he put his paw on my leg and looked at me. From that time on we bonded and he loved being touched.

I understood his pain of people. At the time I was going through a traumatic loss and pretty much cut myself off from people. So we kinda grew into living and loving again. Together.

I am still getting over the loss but time is slowly healing my heart.

I Love this story Star, simply beautiful. Dogs are the greatest of companions.... always 100% love, no judgments and just overall greatness.
It took me nearly 3 years to actually get another doggo after I had to get my lil mate put to sleep due to old age. They truly impact your life in ways you wouldn't imagine.

 

[Jcb]

@fishbone @glynis and other special caring people. Please forgive me for my writing skills as it's now hard for me to place two words together.

Several nerves were damaged in my lower jaw combined with dental whiplash causing neck and TMJ problems. My mouth, face, lips, tongue and jaw is burning and has severe pain. I can't control my tongue as it constantly moves and applies pressure to all my teeth which are becoming loose. I went to dental boards where dentists discuss damage to nerves from a front lower implant. There's really nothing that can be done and it can get worse as it is for me.

With everything that is going on, I didn't focus on my cat. She always had sensitive conditions and she has been checked many times for vomiting. A few days before last week she vomited clear fluid, not food. I should had taken her to the vets immediately.

Last summer I posted a few negative posts because the first thing that every doctor wanted to know is do I have a lawsuit which I don't. I can't get a dentist or doctor to really make an effort in helping me, but it would take a large team of highly experienced doctors to even understand all my physical conditions.

The nerves that were injured in my jaw are placing more hair wire problems to my already back neck. My head hurts real bad and it's returning to an electrical storm as it was when I started posting last Spring. I know many medical conditions that my dental experience caused and this level of injuries is rare. Please no one avoid dental care.

I will try to stay in touch. Thank you. Fishbone, thank you for checking in with me.

I'm sorry Greg, this all sounds awful. I'll be thinking of you buddy.

 

[billie48]

My goal is life is to make life better for others. I try to help every homeless person i see. By giving them a dollar, possibly helping them get a job. Sometimes a hug, by talking to them and making them feel loved. It's a great feeling to give and believe me you shall GET REWARDED for your kindness.

Sorry I am a bit late to this thread of yours, fishbone. I admire your lofty goal of making life better for others. That is what me and my dear wife try to do too, sometimes giving foods to the homeless and helping to contribute and collect foods for the Food Bank which distributes foods to the needy here in Canada.

Sorry about your pet dog. I know the sinking feeling too about losing a loved pet. I lost my beautiful and friendly cat Jolly many years ago. The grieving and depressed feeling lasted quite a while after he was gone. My jolly could do all the tricks of rolling, sitting, jumping, much like a dog and he particularly likes to sit on my lap purring and curling up for a good sleep while I watched TV and while I gently combed his head and hair like a massage to him. He loved it and me too. Those TLC moments were still vivid up to these days. Hope your dog will recover fully. Take care. God bless.