Two years later...

I saw my pain doc the beginning of this week; but just for steroid injections in my thumbs and wrist. With the cold, this time of year at times they're almost useless. Given all the typing/mousing I have to do, they come in pretty handy when they're working! He remains pleased with my status. Me too. Well, it took me a year and a half to get off the d*mn oxycontin. That totally sucked. There's positives and negatives for everything I guess. On the oxy, the withdrawal sx's sucked, and the oxycodone was only occasional for breakthrough pain. And there was less constipation. I'm glad to no longer experience the withdrawal sx's from the oxycontin, but I practically live by the clock on the other. And depending on what manufacturer the pharmacy has on hand, well the results widely vary. Well, then for everyone who's ever said I'm full of it, you're right! LOL! All in all I'm pleased with the results. If things get worse, we discussed a booster infusion. Money's been really tight, so clear communication with the insurer I have now will be paramount.
I can't say enough for all my friends (actual & virtual!) and family and providers these past 2 years -my life wouldn't be possible without support from all of you!