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Is a wheelchair my ultimate fate?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jan 29 8:11am | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
chrisitnav,
this is a very good thing that you've decided to do. I'm prepared to be your least helpful response. Your message is in the spine section, so it may take a while to get situated. A moderater may move you around.
You have been struggling with this for more than 52 years and know more about the intricacies than I ever will. But I can't help but wonder how aggressive your care has been. Have you been seen at a dedicated pain center. Bone spurs can be removed. The nerves these sharp protrusions spike can be stopped from sending painful signals. Have you seen an ENT. Most sinus infections are fungal, some now think. And require different treatment than viral. Some fairly simple procedures might make a difference for you.
I hope the responses you are looking for come soon. wishing you well
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The state of Missouri has decided I can partake in medical marijuana for some of my conditions. I have been doing this now for yeears. Dedicated pain centers do not appear to exist here though once they did. I am reluctant to involve myself in surgeries for any of my spinal symptoms. I have been to see a specialist (ENT) about my sinus health and she recommended a yeti pot. I use other means because those pots must be cleaned. Mold can grow/etc. The weather here affects those of us suffering from sinus trouble which affects pain. I do Sinusalia and generic benadryl. We also experience bad air days year round due to CO2 and other emissions from electric power plants which use a lot of coal to generate power. Hence out air is not good for many of us. All of this impacts my total spinal stenosis.