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@ichbindck

My name is Don, IchBinDCK, from Wake Forest, NC. I am an 81 yo retired Chemical Engineer and Microbiologist. I have Spinal Stenosis and mild disc bulge throughout my spine via numerous MRIs. I have struggled with serious back pain for 3 years with little help. I have tried every nonopioid pain killer known to man but they all have serious side effects for me. Currently using Gabapentin 300 mg at night. Don't know what to do.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 12 1:18pm

Hi Don @ichbindck, I think we all have moments of not knowing what to do and Connect, as I'm sure you already know, is a great place to learn from the experience of others. I'm not sure if you have heard about Myofascial Release Therapy but there is a discussion on the topic that you might find interesting if not helpful as a treatment.

-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Sep 1 11:26am

@ichbindck so why haven’t you tried any opiates for pain? I’m 72 and was on Tylenol w/Codine #3 & #4 for many years. In 2005 switched to morphine time release caps and now using buprenorphine patch for pain. It works the best of all my prior meds and provides 24/7 pain relief.

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