When I was put on Cymbalta several years back for depression and Arthritis. I had severe pain in my neck since 1993. Within a month my neck pain was gone and depression improved. Since then my Neurosurgeon took MRI of Cervical Spine and said my spinal cord was closing off. If I didn't have surgery I would become paralyzed . I had surgery in April and doing fine. Went on a cruise and fell fractured my T12 Vertebrae and was in severe pain for at least 8 days of the cruise . Went to ships dr no Xray taken or pain pills sorry dr. Home for 4 days when I finally told husband I couldn't stand the pain anymore w my own pain pills. The hospital admitted me put me on morphine for pain until my doctor could operate. My T12 seems fine but lower back is hurting me more. I have spinal stenosis . Dr had CT done on back . When I ask how it turned out he said your back is bad. End of story. I was so shocked I didn't ask would he bring up on screen and explain. Ask when for me to return he said you don't need to! What kind of Dr is that!<br><br>

I been in and out of hospitals since I was a child doctors telling my parents that I needed corrective surgery. I missed many days of school and paid for it dearly. Of all the surgeries I had I would say 2 were needed. When I became an adult I took control of my life and would not do surgery or stay with a doctor unless he served my needs and that I was sure he was looking after me, So with street smarts and educating myself on my needs and alternative to meeting my needs I see doctors and if I do not like them or trust them then I continue to look. I have three now that I am confident in and will keep for a while. Remember you are in control and do not let anyone take that away from you be assertive informative educated and open and we will do the right thing eventually

Help needed! Do you have a group discussion on this?<br><br>

@cowboy1997 what type discussion are you looking for?

Do not give up...find out what is causing the Stenosis....that is very painful. Do you also have scoliosis?

Fecal Incontience

Cowboy, I suggest you start a new discussion about fecal incontinence in the Digestive Health group. Click this link http://mayocl.in/292wLFY I will be sure to bring members to the new discussion.