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Chronic Pain | Last Active: Nov 24, 2023 | Replies (55)
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What back surgery did you have and where is your pain? Does the surgeon say you should be in this much pain a year after surgery? Is it joint, muscle or nerve pain? That may help to identify what type of pain medicine you need. Did they give you physical therapy and a timeline of how long recovery would be? Can you do warm baths, heating pads, ice packs, pain patches/creams, Cymbalta Rx (for nerve/arthritis pain/depression from chronic pain), etc.? Are you taking care of your mental health with a Telehealth therapist who specializes in helping those suffering from chronic pain?
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Thank you for caring and sharing! A neurosurgeon did my scoliosis surgery a little over a year ago. It was very extensive and he believed it would take a year for recovery. Have had lots of gastro issues and had my gallbladder out a few months ago. That extended my recovery period. I have lost about 15 pounds and need to add that weight back to get healthy. Still doing light physical therapy. Ice packs do help so I rest twice a day with that. My pain mgt dr I'd changing my pain med from hydrocodone to nucynta. Then after a few days psych has recommended Cymbalta. Seeing a counselor. Praying lots and still holding on to God's promises to be with me.