Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

@kelseydm
Hi, im new here so im not sure exactly what to do. I seen a post to introduce myself. My name is Joyce P. I just turned 51, around 2 weeks ago. I have 3 adult children and working on grandbaby #6. I have 2 dogs, 2 kittens, i live alone, i have numerous health issues and i live with chronic pain.

Hi, I'm Kathy V.
I have had multiple spinal fusions, starting with one for scoliosis as a teenager in 1969. I had a laminectomy in 1990, and in 2006 and 2007 I had two major spinal surgeries with anterior and posterior placement of screws and plates at L4 through S1. Since then, I have suffered with chronic regional pain syndrome in my right foot and leg. Even though I am on multiple medications, the pain is constant and severe.
I'm hoping that by taking part in this group that I might find some suggestions for relieving this neurologic pain.

I am Butterfly37. I am suffering from advanced arthritis and fibromyalgia. Currently, the only medication I can take is hydrocodone 7.5/3.25. I read all the material about the opioid addiction crisis and I know when I take my prescription to the pharmacist, I sometimes get funny looks from the clerks. I cannot take any medication where the side effects is a negative effect on the kidney; therefore, I can take no anti-inflammatory medications and many of the new medications advertised on television. I never take more medication than is prescribed. I can only get a refill every 30 days. This medication dulls the pain; the pain never goes away. It is worse in my lower back and neck. I will have to have a total right knee replacement this winter. I am afraid of back surgery. What have been the experiences of others who have gone through back surgery?

I am Butterfly37. I am suffering from advanced arthritis and fibromyalgia. Currently, the only medication I can take is hydrocodone 7.5/3.25. I read all the material about the opioid addiction crisis and I know when I take my prescription to the pharmacist, I sometimes get funny looks from the clerks. I cannot take any medication where the side effects is a negative effect on the kidney; therefore, I can take no anti-inflammatory medications and many of the new medications advertised on television. I never take more medication than is prescribed. I can only get a refill every 30 days. This medication dulls the pain; the pain never goes away. It is worse in my lower back and neck. I will have to have a total right knee replacement this winter. I am afraid of back surgery. What have been the experiences of others who have gone through back surgery?

I am Butterfly37. I am suffering from advanced arthritis and fibromyalgia. Currently, the only medication I can take is hydrocodone 7.5/3.25. I read all the material about the opioid addiction crisis and I know when I take my prescription to the pharmacist, I sometimes get funny looks from the clerks. I cannot take any medication where the side effects is a negative effect on the kidney; therefore, I can take no anti-inflammatory medications and many of the new medications advertised on television. I never take more medication than is prescribed. I can only get a refill every 30 days. This medication dulls the pain; the pain never goes away. It is worse in my lower back and neck. I will have to have a total right knee replacement this winter. I am afraid of back surgery. What have been the experiences of others who have gone through back surgery?

I am Butterfly37. I am suffering from advanced arthritis and fibromyalgia. Currently, the only medication I can take is hydrocodone 7.5/3.25. I read all the material about the opioid addiction crisis and I know when I take my prescription to the pharmacist, I sometimes get funny looks from the clerks. I cannot take any medication where the side effects is a negative effect on the kidney; therefore, I can take no anti-inflammatory medications and many of the new medications advertised on television. I never take more medication than is prescribed. I can only get a refill every 30 days. This medication dulls the pain; the pain never goes away. It is worse in my lower back and neck. I will have to have a total right knee replacement this winter. I am afraid of back surgery. What have been the experiences of others who have gone through back surgery?

I am Butterfly37. I am suffering from advanced arthritis and fibromyalgia. Currently, the only medication I can take is hydrocodone 7.5/3.25. I read all the material about the opioid addiction crisis and I know when I take my prescription to the pharmacist, I sometimes get funny looks from the clerks. I cannot take any medication where the side effects is a negative effect on the kidney; therefore, I can take no anti-inflammatory medications and many of the new medications advertised on television. I never take more medication than is prescribed. I can only get a refill every 30 days. This medication dulls the pain; the pain never goes away. It is worse in my lower back and neck. I will have to have a total right knee replacement this winter. I am afraid of back surgery. What have been the experiences of others who have gone through back surgery?

I am Butterfly37. I am suffering from advanced arthritis and fibromyalgia. Currently, the only medication I can take is hydrocodone 7.5/3.25. I read all the material about the opioid addiction crisis and I know when I take my prescription to the pharmacist, I sometimes get funny looks from the clerks. I cannot take any medication where the side effects is a negative effect on the kidney; therefore, I can take no anti-inflammatory medications and many of the new medications advertised on television. I never take more medication than is prescribed. I can only get a refill every 30 days. This medication dulls the pain; the pain never goes away. It is worse in my lower back and neck. I will have to have a total right knee replacement this winter. I am afraid of back surgery. What have been the experiences of others who have gone through back surgery?