Upper GI Hopes

[pepurr]

Had to go back to the doctor because my left elbow has been hurting like a S.O.B.

It is my ulnar nerve. They x-rayed it, and they are going to do conduction tests the nerve. I think it has been damaged by working with mechines that vibrate for 30 years. It's that or the HCV has helped damage it.

The doctor gave me some pills for pain. They don't help much. One of my friends smoked some herb with me, and when he did, the pain went away. Marijuana really does help with stuff like this.

I think I can get a MMJ card because of this. I think it is called Peripheral neuropathy. Maybe I should wait till after the nerve conduction test to try. I don't know, I still can't afford a doctor outside the VA.

[Sandia]

Pepurr.....

I don't want to pry but did you happen to retire from the military? Because if you did, then you DO have access to doctors via Tricare. You will still have a copay but that would help out a bunch.

Thoughts?

[pepurr]

Nope, much to my father's displeasure, I didn't retire from the military. It's kind of funny.

My dad was a lifer. He retired as a Master Chief after 21 years in the US Navy. I was total opposite.

When I went to the recruiter they handed me a paper that asked:

Have you ever used:


Marijuana..............yes
LSD......................yes
Cocaine.................yes
Heroin...................yes
ect.......................yes
ect.......................yes
ect.......................yes
ect.......................yes

When I handed the recruiter that paper he tore it up and handed me another, saying I would have a better chance to get in if I answer 'no'.

Then after 13 months I was finally discharged because of drug use. Oh well, it's not like I was unwilling to fight or do my job. I got what I wanted out of it any way. I got a skill, the VA and a general under honorable conditions discharge.

It did kind of piss off dear old dad though. :rastasmoke:

[Sandia]

Hmmmm....so I guess that tricare is not an option for you then? That stinks Pepurr.....My brother made a bet with me...he said that MMJ would be legal in ALL STATES by 1 April 2015.....I took him up on that because I am a skeptical person.

Best of luck buddy, I wish that the VA could recommend vets!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pepurr]

I wish the VA doctors could give a rec. too, Sandia. It sure would help a lot of vets. :hippy:

Thanks for your concern. I appreciate that.

[Sandia]

Any time buddy! I am anxiously awaiting the reasons for "Sam's" disapproval on his personal production denial....his responses will DEFINITELY affect how I approach that on my end.

BTW...have you started the treatments for Hep C yet. I can only give my support Pepurr as I don't have HepC.....but from what I have read I would be scared if it were something I had to deal with. You are in our thoughts and prayers in my household!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pepurr]

Me too on Sam's" disapproval.

Haven't started yet. I am to start on May 6th. In a way I am glad. In another way I am not looking forward to it. All the stories I've read makes it a scary thing for me. On the other hand liver cancer seems much more scary. So I'll take the shots and pills, and hope and pray I am one of the 50% of type 1's who do clear the virus.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. It does mean a lot to me knowing I have friends and family who care about me. Depression is one of the nasty gifts HCV hands out. Knowing people are pulling for me makes all the difference.

For now I try to keep an open mind, and plan for the future like I will be cured in 48 weeks. If the cure don't happen for me, I'll deal with that then. :hippy:

[Sandia]

I really hope you can get it to work for you Pepurr!

When my friends/family ask how I am even dealing with my issues, I simply tell them that there really isn't anything I can do about it. I just have to "roll with the punches" and deal with it. Worrying about it really does not do me any good.

HANG IN THERE!

I really hope that Sam posts up soon. I changed my "mood" to worried because I am thinking of him and hope that he is going alright!!!!

Well it is time to force some food down my gullet......LOL.....will check back later on!

[pepurr]

Hope you feel better Sandia. :rastasmoke:

[chance942]

It really blows that when people around you ask how you are doing and you just have to say stuff like that.They know you aren't but what else can you say? You don't want them to be sick with worry so suck it up and lie,sucks. I can't explain it in any way that someone who hasn't felt it would understand.

I was honest on my Military app also but I didn't get another copy.Oh well I guess everything happens for a reason. Once I get this under control I believe I want to join the mental health field so I can give some real experience based care and stop at least one person from having to be a guinea pig.