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ladyjane replying - I am in your same round robin or 25 years -<br />
3surgeries with fusion on lumbar and above, numerous epidurals which<br />
do not woork, and cannot take over 40 pain meds. Had to have<br />
neurostimulator removed bec no help, last hope was pain pump. But have<br />
side effects to drugs so refusing that surgery. 4th and last pain<br />
management dr says there is nothing more they can do for 20 odd years<br />
of 8 to 9 pain if I get off the bed and get physical - dressing,<br />
making a meal. I am a young 85. They cannot believe my age. I agree<br />
no more surgeries - have had 5. Some of us do not respond to meds or<br />
end up in hospital w/ side effects. One just has to be strong and<br />
make sure you socialize some or depression is bad. Meditate, by<br />
clearing your mind to peacefulness.<br />
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I understand what u mean! Depression goes had in hand with pain!!!! I always say "I don't want to live this way for the rest of my life!" It's not that I want to die!! I just don't want this pain!!!! It's a hard thing to explain to others who are not in our shoe's,they just don't understand!! But we have to stay strong! Good luck to you!!! And God bless. Sharon <br />
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Thank you Sharon. I'm now facing a surgery consult on the 22nd. After my<br />
last spinal c-3 to c-7 my disk below, c-7 thru t-1, 2, 3, is what their<br />
after. It happens every time and if I don't have to have the surgery I<br />
won't. I never get relief afterwords and more disk crumble above or below.<br />
The other surgeries were have tos, I hope this one is not. This is like<br />
having cancer, and I've taken care of alot of cancer patients, but the<br />
doctor doesn't tell you how long you've got. I would like to just be<br />
comfortable, but my dr. doesn't get it. Anyhow how can we set up a real<br />
time discussion group on chronic pain? Have any ideas. Thank you briansr.<br />
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The pain pump will help and the meds can't get into your system. Had mine<br />
for five years and it helps my lower back, but that's all. briansr<br />