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@janicecarter

Hi, I am Janice and I have had back problem all my life. As a child I had scoliosis on my upper back. Now I have scoliosis on my whole back including the tail bone. I also have stenosis and several ruptured and protruding disks. I am in constant pain. I tried everything except surgery for metal pieces to be put in my back They can’t be sure I will not be in as much pain as I am now. Has anyone had this same problem?

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Oct 18, 2022

@janicecarter Hello Janice, welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your story. Although I don't share your specific diagnoses, I do share living in chronic pain.
Understandably, having surgery that does not guarantee significant pain reduction can be a risk. Have you considered surgery as an option? On the other hand, might you consider a pain rehabilitation program which offers pain management strategies and coping mechanisms as a different approach?

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