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@heyjoe415 In my 20’s I had a parachute issue. It wasn’t the fall, but the sudden stop that would forever change my life. Lived with a back that “went out” every so often for over 20 years. Then it became Degenerative Disk disease. Was fused from T11-S1, in a straight line and developed thoracic kyphosis (a hunchback). When they rebuilt me, I now have FBSS of Thoracic spine
FBSS of lumbar spine
Failed laminectomy surgery
CRPS
So while the nature of my pain has come from different sources the results have always been the same.
They had no choice but to break my spine in 4 places and then rebuild it. The mechanics of the surgery worked but unfortunately it created CRPS.
Always nice to get a compliment, thanks Joe.
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Wow, bit4pain, what a story. I am sorry you have been through all of this.
I'm 71, and like a lot of people my age, have a bucket list. I'll take skydiving off the list.
Fused from T11 through S1? That is unimaginable. Well, I am glad your sense of humor and sense of life is intact. I have absolutely nothing to complain about - nothing that comes remotely close to what you have experienced.
If I may ask, how old are you now?
Your sense of humor is remarkable considering what you've been through ("It wasn't the fall, but the sudden stop.....). There is a valuable lesson for me to be more appreciative of the things I have. Thanks for making me think about these things.
Stay strong, friend.
Joe
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@bilt4pain Hi, I am so hear to hear you have CRPS. I have CRPS too. It is a neck injection cause my left 5th finger pain for so many yeas. I am on painkiller every day and can not sleep at night. Once I fell asleep for 1-2 hours, the pain ( 8-9/10) woke me up. I have to get up and stretch or take painkiller again. How do you deal with the pain? Would you like to share the treatment that you have been through? How is your pain level? I am thinking to try Ketamine infusion. It is a horrible decease we have. Hope your pain is under control. Take care!