Chronic Back Pain for Years

Posted by jlfisher56 @jlfisher56, May 2, 2017

6 back surgeries (extensive cervical and lumbar fusions) with neurological complications. Left with chronic pain. Accident happened in Nursing career 1992 and worked with first fusions until 1999 (failed fusions). At my age, and as a former nurse educator, I never wanted to had to rely on medication/s for the severe pain. Having thoroughly exhausted exploring sites using non-pharmaceutical methods, using psychological methods, biofeedback, trying to accept my limitations, i.e., I still believe somewhere...out there...is hope. The strong medicine has caused gastroparesis, further complicating my health problems. They are too numerous to write and I will not focus on them. I am looking for "help" and guidance. If I can be of assistance to anyone throughout their trials, (perhaps similar to some of what I have gone through), I will.

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lioness | @lioness | Sep 16, 2018

Geezappeal1 Back east the healthcare system was alot better then here in SOCO

lioness | @lioness | Sep 16, 2018

In reply to @lioness "@jfisher56 In so much pain today I ordered some CBC cream hope it helps" + (show)

Fisher56 I found the cream last longer then reg.creams

grandmaR | @grandmar | Sep 16, 2018

Hi All!
I want to ask everyone a favor.
Tomorrow I go in for surgery on L4/5.
I am having what is called a X-LIFT.
Please keep me and my surgical team in your prayers.

Thank you!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)