Exercise, is best thing for arachnoiditis. But I'm fused C3 thru my sacrum. Not able to do a lot. Have to use a walker just for balance. When you are in severe pain, it's difficult to figure out what to do. I can't get to the floor, obviously, can't bend over. I do squats & use 5 lb weights for arms & shoulders. having bowel incontinence. Already have permanent suprapubic catheter & get severe UTI's, drug resistant, requiring 5 days IV antibiotics. I have used cannabis for relaxation & sleep. But now, all of a sudden, weed giving me severe reaction & not sure, i can use anymore. Sometimes, i feel i am losing my mind. I start with a new counselor on January second. I have no support. My spinal nerves are ruined, bowel incontinence is a real trip. being evaluated for pain pump on the 9th. Really don't want it, but DEA, makes it impossible to get decent pain meds. Each of us is very different, depending on where we are, with this disease & other factors. I am only sleeping 4 hours, at the most. Unable to nap, have awful anxiety etc.. My prior education, as an RN, does not really help Does anyone know if we can contact DR Tennant, now that he's retired??? I need some guidance. My DDD , spinal fusions & now Arachnoiditis, have robbed me of 30 plus years. The isolation & lack of support don't help good luck to all with this condition laurenseavertson@q.com