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@trish70

Hello. I’m now 54 years old and have been dealing with Severe scoliosis since I was 10. Had Harrington rod surgery in 1980. Entire spine is fused. Have not grown in my torso since 1980. I have pain 24/7. I also suffer with depression, type 1 diabetes, restless legs, low thyroid, recently got a pacemaker, insomnia, arthritis in the spine and a couple other issues.
If I was a dog they would have put me out of my misery years ago. But no.. I have to live with all this every single day of my life. I’m so tired of it.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 24 11:29am

Hey there @trish70, welcome. I understand being so tired of the cards that have been dealt but what in life brings you Joy? There's got to be something. Glad you came to hang out with us here on Connect, I think you'll find a lot of good support that you're looking for. Thanks for sharing your picture, that always makes the experience feel more personal. You can add it to your profile as well.

What coping and Pain Management tools do you use to help get through your days?

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1kay2 | @1kay2 | May 25 4:42pm

I am so sorry for your situation. I wish I could give you a special answer but I cannot of course, All I can say is that I empathize with you. I do not have as much as you but do have constant pain. All I know is when hear of or see someone worse than I, I am so grateful and say a prayer for you or any others. That you you may have some relief and find some joy in this life. God be with you.

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jokolk | @jokolk | May 25 4:44pm

Hi Trish70,

Thank You for your reply. I'm sorry you have had to deal with such a problem your whole like. I have dealt w/ chronic pain to some degree or other since my 20's. I was never good in proper posture or lifting. Now I am 66 and am paying for my mistakes. I also had a fall off of a ladder/roof in Jan '23. I fractured 4 vertabrea - T-11, T12, L1, & L2; I believe they healed well, and were not near my lower back pain. I take Neurontin 600mg @ bedtime, Motrin 400mg once or twice a day (trying to avoid as my MD has found some side effects w/ Motrin. I'm trying to find some back strengthening exercises that will not mess up my lower back further.

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