Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Hi Jackie @ferguson23, 10+ years is a long time to be dealing with chronic pain and not finding answers. There is another discussion that you might find helpful:
-- Adhesions, again and again: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/adhesions-again-and-again/.

Here is another reference article that might be helpful:
-- Surgical treatment of adhesion-related chronic abdominal and pelvic pain after gynaecological and general surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28333221/.

I had failed lower back surgery in 1994. i now have severe stenosis that has caused ugly pain and numbness in my legs. i was told by my Dr. I have neuropathy in both legs. Intolerable. I have been using CBD salve at highest mg I can find. Just helps a tad. I also take 900mg Gabapentin a day plus Tylenol 650mg 4x. Any suggestions to help improve my quality of life would be so appreciated. thank you and be well.

I am being evaluated for both EPI and chronic pancreatitis due to previous RNY gastric bypass and follow-up surgeries due to bowel obstruction and adhesions.

Welcome @newyorknill, neuropathy pain is definitely not easy to deal with and can make you miserable at times. There are a couple of other discussions you might find helpful:
-- Stenosis/ pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stenosis-pain/.
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/.
Another resource for things to try for neuropathy is the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy. They have a list of treatments including complementary and alternative treatments here:
https://www.foundationforpn.org/treatments/.
Have you heard of or tried Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR)?

Hi my name is Julie I have been suffering for at least 25 years I have DDD... Disc degenerative disease osteoporosis osteopenia osteoarthritis I am 60 years old and I have found nothing to relieve the pain except extremely strong pain medicine and I am basically immune to it after 25 years any suggestions thanks just a girl tired of being in pain

Welcome Julie @juliesmhunt, It must be difficult to have spent 25 years of dealing with the pain and still at a young age of 60. I'm wondering if you might find the following discussion helpful:
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/.
Have you heard of or tried Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR)?

I wish I had something for you. I’m in the same boat but my neuropathy was caused by scoliosis curves increasing.
There is a product - Nervive that’s supposed to help. Didn’t work much for me nuts it’s worth a try. It’s a lotion

Hi, I just saw this and certainly do understand about the need to vent. As a recently retired RN, I know that it is never funny to see someone in pain. I have been taking OTC pain meds for a long time now, and they really only take the edge off, but I guess it is better than nothing. Why are you afraid to go back on your pain meds? Were they not helping or were you worried about becoming dependent on them? I am not a pharmacist, but I do know that anti inflammatories can do weird things to the gut. I think this site is a good place to vent our frustration with the medical system, as we are all in the same boat. Don't give up.

Dear chronic pain friends ~

Hoping today finds you on the upside! 🌞

Hi Julie, I'm sorry you struggle with chronic pain. What sort of pain management plan do you have in place besides strong medications that aren't working because you've grown immune? Have you ever considered weaning off heavy meds and implementing lifestyle changes like cognitive behavioral therapy, coping strategies, exercising, stretching and stress-management for example? I was using opioids for chronic pain and they got me nowhere. I eventually had had enough of strong meds and made a change. You are a youngster still! Sometimes, being so tired of being in pain may be a signal to make a change. What changes can you see yourself making to better your cause?