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I'm sorry. I misread and thought you had been through surgery for your many issues. Has it been recommended?
Hi. Thank you for for your kind and informative message and I am so sorry for your long-lasting pain.
I was first diagnosed with an SI joint issue and after that an L5 S1 problem. After x-rays and a recent mri I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis for which surgery was recommended so I'm on the road to that.
I take 2400 mgs of gabapentin, alpha lipoic acid, duloxetine, lidocaine patches, celebrex. I'll try the other supplements you mentioned. I also have central pain syndrome and dysautonomia. You've been through surgery and with the kind of pain we're suffering it seems that's the only answer. And yes, you described perfectly the inability to walk, stand, sit for very long, and the need to go to bed. Just being up for a short amount of time is exhausting. I feel like I'm missing life. There really is no way to get relief. We suffer chronic pain which causes depression but my doctor said I am on the highest dose of duloxetine I can take.
My thoughts are with you.