In a message dated 10/1/01 3:54:19 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>I don't know what to do.  He
>recommended muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories, and hydrotherapy.
>
>It's just not helping, and I'm miserable.  This pain is driving me crazy
>-
>I'm snappish, I'm hostile, and I can't focus on anything.  I know logically
>that it will go away, but I don't know if I can stand it anymore.  I'm
>really afraid that I'm going to do something I'll regret.  I just don't
>know
>where else to turn or what to do.
>
Joy,

    I try not to give specific medical advice, but your case is one of the
exceptions. Try to get some doctor to prescrbe some type of pain killers.
Your case seems to warrant them. It you get to the point you are too
dependent on them, you and the dr. can deal with that then.

Bobby