Update: Finally saw neurosurgeon I've been waiting to see for several months. Now I just have to wait a month for the surgery. Re-fusing L4, L5, S1 and removing/replacing screws in S1. CT shows 2...
Wow. I love you people. Thanks for the replies. I hope all of you can find happiness in spite of the pain....
Anyone have a favorite (or least favorite) antidepressant?...
Thanks Kaely. Good luck w the meds. While there was a definite downside for me (mostly thay the meds made me too tired to work) there was also a very necessary upside. The day they finally gave me...
Thank you Jane. One horrible aspect of chronic pain is the feeling of isolation. I hope that a forum like this may help. Appreciate you taking the time to write....
PS. I should clarify a couple things. I have been off narcotics for 5 months, and have no desire to get back on them. I am seeing some of the best docs around but they are expressing concern that...
I am very near the end of my rope. Short version- car accident 20 yrs ago. Pain increasing over the years. 10 yrs ago became self employed because I was missing work 2 or 3 times a month. Increasing...