My Nerve’s On Fire
(think Jonny Cash)
‘Cause it burns, burns, burns;
My nerve’s on fire, my nerve’s on fire.
Doc says my spine is stenotic.
Now, my legs act quite chaotic.
What am I to do? What am I to do?
The nerves are pinched in two places.
I can’t stand, walk, or run races.
How can I live? How can I live?
‘Cause it burns, burns, burns;
My nerve’s on fire, my nerve’s on fire.
Maybe, I should find a doc with a knife.
The risk of surgery might be alright.
What am I to do? What am I to do?
If the pain is controlled with shots and pills,
Surgery could wait as I battle uphill.
Is this for me? Is this for me?
But, it burns, burns, burns;
My nerve’s on fire, my nerve’s on fire.
With pluses and minuses, I need a guiding hand.
My doc and I have got to get a good plan.
Just take it slow, just take it slow.
Though it burns, burns, burns;
My nerves might calm down, my nerves might calm down.
This poem is fantastic! I had to chuckle, in an empathetic way, because I relate so well to the words and sentiments expressed in your poem! Nice to read that other people truly understand. While I wouldn’t wish this nerve pain on my worst enemy, well not for more than a few hours anyway, I appreciate when others understand and can relate. Great job!
YOU HAVE SAID EVERYTHING I FEEL EVERYDAY AND DID NOT KNOW HOW TO PUT DOWN INTO WORDS. WOULD IT BE ALRIGHT IF I SHOWED THIS TO MY PAIN DOCTOR?
THANK YOU JEANNE
I was reading your article on nerve pain and it lead me here to this poem. I love it!!
I have fibro, peripheral neuropathy, chronic intractable pain, permanent spinal nerve damage, neurogenic bladder, etc.
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Dr. Lasich - as I was researching meds for nerve damage pain (which I got from a total hystertomy 2 years ago) I came across this wonderful poem. Thank you. ‘Cause it burns burns burns
I too have nerve damage pain from a hysterectomy. Sara, I would love to hear more about your procedure.
dr. ive been searching for the right meds to help with nerve pain due to being burned over my entire lower half 10 years ago..the nerve pain is so bad..can you suggest a combination that might work.my dr will try anything i suggest..she even suggested methadone but im on fentynal and percocet and i am determined to get off this,so methedone is like going from the frying pan into the fire..
any suggestions? thanks
Many types of medications are useful for treating nerve pain, many of which a non-opioids. For more information, please read my article “What Can Be Done for Nerve Pain” at:
http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/23153/68586/nerve-pain
Dr. Christina Lasich, MD