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Posted on: Wed, May 14 2008 5:06 PM

Posted by: wendy50ech Posts: 47

Hi, I am so sorry about your constant back pain, unfortuately I too suffer 24/7.  I have had 4 back surgeries and now facing a frontal/back fusion.  Because you had your fusion, can you tell me if your back pain has "decreased?"  I am so looking forward to this surgery because I so want to get rid of this pain. 

Thank you,

Wendy

Posted on: Wed, May 14 2008 5:10 PM

Posted by: wendy50ech Posts: 47

Hi Jimmie, I love that you have a strong faith.  I would love for you to keep me in your prayers, I pray that someday I will get to the place you are.

God be with and bless you,

Wendy

Posted on: Wed, Jul 16 2008 1:32 AM

Posted by: Sumwyf Posts: 26

For me 11 years ago this Nov., I was in a MVA driving home from work on night.  Upon impact I felt my back move, at the time I was young and did not know the system it was not until 2 years later I had my 1st MRI showing 5 herniated disc, arthritis, and muscle along with nerve damage.  I have tried TENS unit which only annoys my back, after running the race with Pain Management Centers with injections to nerve burning the only thing that can make me the least bit comfortable is my heating pad.  I take Morphine, Relephan, Lortab daily just to get out of bed.  Unfortunately since my husband is on disability I have to hold down a full time job just to afford insurance and have somewhat of an income.  I am in pain daily and at time just want to cry.  It is really bad today since I do not have my Relephan for the last few days waiting for money to come in to buy it.  At least I can buy it tomarrow... 

I try so hard to keep a normal life and not accept help and do everything myself but it came to a point I just could not. We moved in with my parents which at 35 is not the easiest thing to do.  But they have made it very comfortable for us and with their help I don't have to do everything on my own.  My mom makes my bed, carrys the clothes and we do the meals together.  Yes we will move out and get our own place again but while my husband is healing from his amputation and I am looking for work it is the best place to be.

Well that is my story and I know others are in far worse shape than I am.  I do appreciate I can walk and even with pain I am still 90% independent.

Jennifer