Pain and depression, the one two punch.

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@lorirenee1 How dd you get the Kratom pill? I have never smoked marajuana sp, but have always wanted to try it. My husband from your comments from your last post on what I need after my fusion, I really appreciate it. But, my husband doesn't think I need those things and I do. He said let's wait and see. I'm sorry your surgery did not come out good, but maybe we will have pain up to one year. I do have side rails that go on a toilet that Igot when I had my rt. hip replaced, so that should help me get up from the toilet.

@ceceilia Was that the e-mail that you sent me? And is your name Kathy. Just wanted to make sure. It would help if you put my code before the message like I did. Put lilypaws. I got rails to go on the side of my toilet, that should help me get up. I did e-mail this before. I also have a trapper device from when I had my hip surgery. And by the way my doctor only has to go into my back and not my front like he thought he would have too. My doctor was surprised at that, but I have a surgeon that is well qualified. I trust him completely. The bed rails he didn't think I would needed or the toilet riser, which I still think I need. Those are the questions I'm going to ask when we go to the meeting that is suppose to help my husband know how to take care of me, but then I will have surgery the next day, with no toilet riser at home. You got my e-mail and I got yours. I wouldn't even mind talking over the phone, but doesn't have to be done. Jeanie

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@lilypaws In case you do need it, I buy Kratom from ethanaturals.com It helps a lot. So that you know, you cannot take it daily, it can be addictive. I take it every other day, and when i don't take it, I use marijuana vapes. I prefer Kratom, as I don't get high from it. You would buy the Kratom pills for body relief. Meanwhile, my very best to you with your surgery. Not easy. Be safe! Lori

I think that some meds lead to generalized pain. I have MCTD, and a combination of simple, non-processed diet and water exercise, daily walks and PT stretches to improve posture and core really have helped. I have gone for TMJ, hip bursitis (Piriformis syndrome) and sciatica and it pretty much works...if I keep doing it! On medicare, you can keep going indefinitely. I go to a Rocabado trained, manual, PT and it is very different than others. I am using THC/CBD 1:2 tinctures sublingually.

PT and Silversneakers have gentle exercises to help build muscles to rise up off of chairs. Takes awhile and a little muscle pain, but can start slowly to improvement..

@marye2 I have Silversneakers too. I tried a trainer, gentle yoga and a swim class, all of them really hurt my back, but it was because I needed surgery. Which you know I have to have a fusion. It is on June 9th. My back is a mess. I also had epidurals, PT, and an ablation. So this is the only solution. They did test me to see if the fusion would work and I came out with flying colors. So, it's a relief I know the surgery will help me. After I heal, which can take up to a year, I'm going back to Silversneakers. Thank you for your comment on it.

@lillypaws, As promised @lillypaws, I have been checking on you. It is wonderful that you have the support of so many Connect members. Yeah Connect, this forum is doing its job and you are benefitting from how it fulfills its mission to improve the quality of life for everyone.

It does appear that you have spent some time planning your recovery and rehab activities. You are positive about your surgery on June 9 and you envision a life with less pain and more opportunities. That is very good mindfulness my dear. I am impressed.

Now you can hang your hat on recovery and know that we on Connect have your back.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

@artscaping Thank you so much. It brought me to tears. I'm glad that I have been part of Connect. Yes, I am positive, a little nervous about coming home. We had good news. He only has to go through my back, usually with a fusion they have to go both front and back. Also, Mayo has opened up that my husband can be in the hospital with me and in my room. They just opened that up last week. Thank you again, you are precious. I'm glad I could relate the information about how I am dealing with the surgery. God is with me and I have faith. That's what gets me through. Jeanie