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@jkgraham393

Good morning! I chickened out on anterior fusion in 3 areas of my lumbar on 7/17/19/. And no alternative methods working. Read more from your sight about Arachnoiditis. I had back to back steroids today injections 4 weeks earlier that did not work this time. Instead I got constant pain in lower back, but, itching skin like bugs crawling over me, especially my legs. No one has mention anything about Arachnoiditis. Maybe they know knowing about this at Emory spine center. I am willing to travel to the Mayo Clinic anywhere that will help me. Can’t live like this. Aleve, Tylenol, muscles relaxer all not working. I have gerd and Ibs. Do anyone have a good referral in Atlanta, Georgia. It is not know for good health care. The state sucks!

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Sundance(RB) | @sundance6 | Jul 30, 2019

So Sorry to hear about the constant pain. Most have been or still are dealing with it. It is ashamed that the Media has picked up on the Opoid Crisus! They were developed for people like us! You are aprehensive to tell someone if you take them and being labeled a "DRUG ATTIC". They were finally the only thing that gave me relief from my headaches and other symptoms. Lucky I have a very understanding and wonderful Primary Care Doc.
I have been on two tablets a day, once in the AM and onther in the PM, and it has made a world of differnece in my life. I don't have a graving for more! I have been on them for almost 6 months and now feel like a normal person! It's Wonderful!
I know a lot has been written about the Epidemic, I was tired of getting lectured by different doctors I went to trying to solve my symptoms.
I finally looked at the last one and asked her if she would come to work everyday talking to patients, if she had a headache 24/7. She said of course not! Then I said don't lecture me on what I take under very strict guidelines of my doctor and the state I live in!
It's your body and your Life. Do what you need to do to get back to living.
Your coment about the Mayo is Great. They treat you with understanding and compassion like no one else!
Sundance(RB)

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