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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 21, 2018
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@living_strong

I will do that. I am feeling good or about the same. I am very active in that I am full time career professional, a mother of 3, and packed schedule. Thank you @lioness.

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living strong. Your welcome best wishes for you let me know how your We care here on this site ,we all need to be our own advocate as we know our bodies more then anyone else so take care Linda

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Sep 21, 2018
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@lioness

@grandmar good morning how are you feeling? Ive been thinking of you and wondering ,please keep us informed of your progress since your x-lift Linda

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@lioness

Hello!
Thank you for thinking of me.
I am making slow progress.
The right leg, where he did not cut, is making the most progress.
I can walk with minimal pain.
As for the left side, I cannot say the same thing! The pain in my thigh is killing me.
It is usually worse at night, when I have to take a pain pill or the pain will keep me up.
I also have burning in my mouth (tongue, throat and inside my cheeks)
It is raining so I cannot get outside to 'walk.'
That is if you can call it that.
I need a walker to support me.
I can't walk far but it's further than it used to be. Yippeeee!

Soom I will be going for my 2 week check up. I will know more about things by then.

Have an enjoyable weekend!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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cognac | @cognac | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @grandmar "@lioness Hello! Thank you for thinking of me. I am making slow progress. The right leg,..." + (show)
@grandmar

@lioness

Hello!
Thank you for thinking of me.
I am making slow progress.
The right leg, where he did not cut, is making the most progress.
I can walk with minimal pain.
As for the left side, I cannot say the same thing! The pain in my thigh is killing me.
It is usually worse at night, when I have to take a pain pill or the pain will keep me up.
I also have burning in my mouth (tongue, throat and inside my cheeks)
It is raining so I cannot get outside to 'walk.'
That is if you can call it that.
I need a walker to support me.
I can't walk far but it's further than it used to be. Yippeeee!

Soom I will be going for my 2 week check up. I will know more about things by then.

Have an enjoyable weekend!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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I truly hope you are feeling better soon. @cognac

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @grandmar "@lioness Hello! Thank you for thinking of me. I am making slow progress. The right leg,..." + (show)
@grandmar

@lioness

Hello!
Thank you for thinking of me.
I am making slow progress.
The right leg, where he did not cut, is making the most progress.
I can walk with minimal pain.
As for the left side, I cannot say the same thing! The pain in my thigh is killing me.
It is usually worse at night, when I have to take a pain pill or the pain will keep me up.
I also have burning in my mouth (tongue, throat and inside my cheeks)
It is raining so I cannot get outside to 'walk.'
That is if you can call it that.
I need a walker to support me.
I can't walk far but it's further than it used to be. Yippeeee!

Soom I will be going for my 2 week check up. I will know more about things by then.

Have an enjoyable weekend!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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@grandmar Ronnie:

I'm glad to hear that you are making progress.

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lioness | @lioness | Sep 21, 2018
In reply to @grandmar "@lioness Hello! Thank you for thinking of me. I am making slow progress. The right leg,..." + (show)
@grandmar

@lioness

Hello!
Thank you for thinking of me.
I am making slow progress.
The right leg, where he did not cut, is making the most progress.
I can walk with minimal pain.
As for the left side, I cannot say the same thing! The pain in my thigh is killing me.
It is usually worse at night, when I have to take a pain pill or the pain will keep me up.
I also have burning in my mouth (tongue, throat and inside my cheeks)
It is raining so I cannot get outside to 'walk.'
That is if you can call it that.
I need a walker to support me.
I can't walk far but it's further than it used to be. Yippeeee!

Soom I will be going for my 2 week check up. I will know more about things by then.

Have an enjoyable weekend!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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GrandmaR Ronnie thats great to hear if you need a walker tell your Dr medicare bought m ine through Dr.I have a seat on it look for one of those you may not need it now but in further like me

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grandmaR | @grandmar | Sep 21, 2018

@lioness
Thank you for the suggestion, but the doctor ordered one and I had it before I left the hospital.
Ronnie

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isabelr | @isabelr | Sep 24, 2018

I have ALOT PROBLEMS WITH MY LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG ......BUT WHAT I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT IS THE PROBLEM IM HAVING IN MY NECK .I WAKE ONE MORNING ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO WITH A KINK ON MY LEFT SIDE OF MY NECK AND COULDNT TURN MY HEAD ...THAT HAD HAPPENED TO ME A FEW TIMES BEFORE I JUST THOUGHT OK I SLEPT WRONG AND IN A COUPLE OF DAYS ID BE OK....AND I WAS ...EXCEPT FOR THIS LAST TIME ....TWO DAYS AFTER I THOUGHT IT WAS A KINK IN MY NECK ....MY WHOLE ARM STARTED HURTING FROM MY SHOULDER MY SHOULDER BLADE MY BICEP FOREARM ALL THE WAY TO MY FINGERS.....I HAVENT RECIEVED TREATMENT FROM A ORTHO DR BUT MY PRIMARY DR GAVE ME PAIN MEDICATION WHICH DOES NOTHING FOR THE PAIN THAT IS WHY IM AWAKE AT 4AM PAINS WAKES ME OUT OF MY SLEEP .....IM SORRY ..BACK TO WHAT IS REALLY WORRYING ME IS THAT IF NOTHING ELSE WORKS BECAUSE MY DR IS PRETTY SURE ITS A PINCHED NERVE SO IM IN THE PROCESS OF SEEING AN PLORTHOPEDIC DR....LAST THING I WANT IS ANY SURGERIES .....IM REALLY SCARED AND ALSO IN ALOT OF PAIN GOING BACK TO SEE MY DR PAIN PILLS I WAS PRESCIBED ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING FOR MY PAIN....IT SUCKS SO MUCH HAVING CHRONIC PAIN ....IT LIMITS YOUR LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS .....THE WAY I FEEL NOW I DIDNT EXPECT TO FEEL ALL THIS PAIN TIL WAY AFTER MY 80S...
I WANT TO SAY I KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS ARE GOING THRU ..MY LIFE HAS CHANGED COMPLETELY.....

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Sep 24, 2018
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@isabelr

I have ALOT PROBLEMS WITH MY LOWER BACK AND LEFT LEG ......BUT WHAT I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT IS THE PROBLEM IM HAVING IN MY NECK .I WAKE ONE MORNING ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO WITH A KINK ON MY LEFT SIDE OF MY NECK AND COULDNT TURN MY HEAD ...THAT HAD HAPPENED TO ME A FEW TIMES BEFORE I JUST THOUGHT OK I SLEPT WRONG AND IN A COUPLE OF DAYS ID BE OK....AND I WAS ...EXCEPT FOR THIS LAST TIME ....TWO DAYS AFTER I THOUGHT IT WAS A KINK IN MY NECK ....MY WHOLE ARM STARTED HURTING FROM MY SHOULDER MY SHOULDER BLADE MY BICEP FOREARM ALL THE WAY TO MY FINGERS.....I HAVENT RECIEVED TREATMENT FROM A ORTHO DR BUT MY PRIMARY DR GAVE ME PAIN MEDICATION WHICH DOES NOTHING FOR THE PAIN THAT IS WHY IM AWAKE AT 4AM PAINS WAKES ME OUT OF MY SLEEP .....IM SORRY ..BACK TO WHAT IS REALLY WORRYING ME IS THAT IF NOTHING ELSE WORKS BECAUSE MY DR IS PRETTY SURE ITS A PINCHED NERVE SO IM IN THE PROCESS OF SEEING AN PLORTHOPEDIC DR....LAST THING I WANT IS ANY SURGERIES .....IM REALLY SCARED AND ALSO IN ALOT OF PAIN GOING BACK TO SEE MY DR PAIN PILLS I WAS PRESCIBED ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING FOR MY PAIN....IT SUCKS SO MUCH HAVING CHRONIC PAIN ....IT LIMITS YOUR LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS .....THE WAY I FEEL NOW I DIDNT EXPECT TO FEEL ALL THIS PAIN TIL WAY AFTER MY 80S...
I WANT TO SAY I KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS ARE GOING THRU ..MY LIFE HAS CHANGED COMPLETELY.....

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Have you thought it could be your heart. See a Dr soo

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2011panc | @2011panc | Sep 24, 2018

@isabelr I also have had severe neck pain caused by a degenerated disc; and low back pain caused by arthritis blocking my spinal column. Both were only and finally resolved with surgery. If you are not a candidate for surgery, there are other options for pain control. I suggest you check with a pain clinic for help dealing with your pain. My pain was caused by pinched nerves and no pain medications helped with that. I received the most relief from Aspercreme patches. They are over the counter lidocaine in a patch and lasted for about 8 hours. Good luck and blessings to you.

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Texas Freedom | @oregongirl | Sep 24, 2018
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@2011panc

@isabelr I also have had severe neck pain caused by a degenerated disc; and low back pain caused by arthritis blocking my spinal column. Both were only and finally resolved with surgery. If you are not a candidate for surgery, there are other options for pain control. I suggest you check with a pain clinic for help dealing with your pain. My pain was caused by pinched nerves and no pain medications helped with that. I received the most relief from Aspercreme patches. They are over the counter lidocaine in a patch and lasted for about 8 hours. Good luck and blessings to you.

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That's what they put in my back and neck. Did nothing to help me. Now they want to burn netve endings off. I guess they grow back

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