On 2006-03-18 15:19:27 -0600, "MaryL"
-OUT-THE-LITTER said:


"Karen" wrote in message
news:200603181416331575%kchuplis@alltelnet...
*sigh* I hate doing this. It feels selfish. Unfortunately, my phantom
pain is not a cyst and remains a mystery. THAT makes me really nervous.
So far it's not getting better. I don't know yet where we go from here,
but since it remains a mystery that makes me much more worried about
it. I don't care for mysterious pain; seems more like all those stories
you hear. So any spare purrs would be welcome.

Yes, "mysterious pain" can cause the most concerns. The unknown is
always more worrisome. What is your next step? What does your doctor
advise? Certainly, I think you should see a specialist at this time --
but I also recognize that the next big question is, "what *kind* of
specialist?"

Now, that said, please try to remain calm (much easier said than done).
Many of these mystery pains turn out to be something very minor that
are cured simply by time -- and by relaxation, if that is at all
possible. In other words, take care of yourself and don't undertake
any more stressful activities than is absolutely necessary.

MaryL

Well, I am seeing a specialist. I'm to call Monday. Let's just hope it
goes away by then. I have been getting massages because I am all
screwed up in the back and neck (tension). But have a lot of work to do
on that yet. Here's hoping.