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I don't know what I have, but it's painful!
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Dec 12, 2023 | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
I know what I have… 12 years ago rheumatology confirmed that I have degenerative joint disease, progressive osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
Six years ago was diagnosed with lymphoma after the surgeons removed a cancerous tumor from my sacrum.
I am cancer free now, but I have permanent nerve damage from the chemotherapy.
Pain management is 24 hours a day for me (live on small doses of oxycodone during my waking hours)
but feel it’s better to keep moving
than end up in a wheelchair permanently. I’m 69 but feel like I am 95 when I don’t take my pain pills. I take a lot of supplements twice a day, but I keep on Truckin on.
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We have to keep moving,I’m in the same position.had a fusion from L2-5 some years ago,now SI joints don’t work,so left me having a hard time walking and balance issues.had to had surgery or Dr said I would be in a wheel chair.it gave me more years walking,just getting harder.Move it or Lose it is what I’ve been told.take care.
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do you get side effect from the oxycodone wendy? I'm sorry to hear about all you are dealing with. God bless you and I pray you will improve miraculously. bon