Hi @msjennifer,
Welcome and so sorry to hear that you are dealing with DDD and PMR! For me, it has been almost a guarantee that I feel a good bit of discomfort most days. 😏 It does make me extremely thankful for a simple low pain /pain-free day which I pray are in abundance for both of us! ❤️ I had a spinal fusion about 12years ago to relieve pain and was given a cage, 2 artificial disc, and 4 facet screws. The surgery was technically very successful but my low back pain was completely unresolved. PMR hip and shoulder pain joined the mix almost 2 years ago. I have had multiple facet injections and ablations over the past few years—each providing some temporary relief but my insurance company no longer approves ablations (burning the nerves). I have found stretching, heating pads, essential oils, massage, muscle relaxers and pain meds my biggest help. The trick is not overdoing any of them or they quickly lose effectiveness. Let me know if you have any specific questions. Blessings!
Sandi