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I am new to this, but want to know if anyone knows of any place in Southern California who will treat pain caused by nerve clumping or I guess arachnoiditis? Every pain management I call want to reduce my meds without even asking what my chronic pain has been diagnosed as. I am reading that all these spinal nerve blocks have been linked to nerve clumping, which is what I have. I never got any relief from these injections but was told I would be denied pain medications if I didn't agree to these injections. Now I'm so screwed because even the same place who insisted on the injections will not even review my pain unless I agree to stop taking oxymorphone. I feel as if I'm being stigmatized for pain which injections, and or multiple spinal surgeries have caused me.
Thanks vwindsor62

@vwindsor62 I am in the same area of pain and burny nerves in n thighs The injections didn't help that much @hopeful33250 sent me information about Tai Chi and it has helped tremendously Go to You tube and Don Fiore is instructor Im on day 4 doing ng 3x a day and my lower back and legs fell great. My rheumatologist gave me Tramadol and Meloxicam for pain hope this helps

@lioness I am interested in Tai Chi. How has it helped you? Do you have to be in good shape to do it? Your comments give me hope! ....Karen

I am the Associate Pastor at Second Baptist, Pasadena, TX. I am also a student at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, TX. I am 58 years old, a recovering alcoholic (25 years!), and I love to write!

I am married to my wife Lynette (29 years) and we have a daughter who lives and teaches in the Dallas area (graduated from Baylor!).

My struggle has been going on for ten plus years. The most recent diagnosis is eight herniated discs, two pinched nerves, and severe arthritis. The pain has been increasing almost daily. But it's really my legs that are giving me the biggest problem. Being a Pastor, as well as a student, I am always on the move. Not so much of late. There's so much more that I want to share, it's hard to put into words. The pain gets so bad is simply overwhelms me. Stops me in my tracks.

My mantra: "I can do ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens me." (Phil. 4:13)

I want (must) keep a positive attitude. An attitude of gratitude.

A lot has changed over the years, the main one being I'm not able to do what I feel God has called me to do. Which really brings in a lot of questions at times, as I let the enemy whisper in my ear. My eyes are fixed, however, on the Lord.

When things get really bad I like to listen to praise music. The Bible on Audio. Play with my doggy ... Faith!

That's pretty much it in a nut-shell. A lot more I'd like to share. Things about meds and treatments and all (I've tried just about everything, or at least is seems so). It hurts to type so I'm going to stop now.

One final word ... so thankful to find this community!

Blessings to all.

Katie, I am 75 and have severe spinal stenosis for many, too many years. I now have a spinal stimulator that has helped immenseily( not sure of spelling). I have had it for over two years, and I am sure that I could not function without it. I* have been told that I will know when the stimular is no longer an option. Seems spine surgery is the next step and I am praying that won't be for a long time. I also have heart problems, periphal neuropothy.
Each day, for me, starts with a new comittment, smile at the pain, keep my sense of humor and be a nice person. I take blood pressure med, fluid retention med., gabapentin 800mg +tramadol 50mg every 6 hrs for the Neuropothy. I also take herbs.
I believe I can understand unrelenting pain and I am so grateful for anything that helps reduce the pain or gives me a little relief.
As far as we tell ourselves that God will fix this or we are being punished for something, we are not listening to what Christ has said, "I am here to give you evertthing you need, now go live your life." It has been my experience that the things that happen to us is due to the world we live in. And all I can do is try to not let it take my life away. I am so very blessed to have those around me that love me, that is when I will let them in...sometimes pain robs us of who we have believed we are, so please don't give up!!! Keep faith and don't let the pain win.
I pray that you have the PEACE that passes all understanding.
PEACE & LOVE......jj (FEMALE:

@jjwest yea for your words The world is a cruel place not God He loves us and isn't the one to give us our ill,s its the world Blessings to yo keep the faith

I am new to this, but want to know if anyone knows of any place in Southern California who will treat pain caused by nerve clumping or I guess arachnoiditis? Every pain management I call want to reduce my meds without even asking what my chronic pain has been diagnosed as. I am reading that all these spinal nerve blocks have been linked to nerve clumping, which is what I have. I never got any relief from these injections but was told I would be denied pain medications if I didn't agree to these injections. Now I'm so screwed because even the same place who insisted on the injections will not even review my pain unless I agree to stop taking oxymorphone. I feel as if I'm being stigmatized for pain which injections, and or multiple spinal surgeries have caused me.
Thanks vwindsor62