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Severe chronic back pain

Posted by shooshoo7073 @shooshoo7073, Apr 13 10:00pm

Severe chronic back pain…I’ve suffered for years and have been told different things about my back pain, I was told taking weight off would help ive last 50 pounds and no relief if anything it’s getting worse. I’m having a hard time doing basic things without being in severe pain. I’ve done massage Acupuncture physical therapy serval times. Now I’m just frustrated about even going to the doctor cause nothing changes. It hurts to even walk and my big toes on both feet are numb. What should I do I’m losing hope and I don’t know how much more pain I can handle. Please help

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bajjerfan | @bajjerfan | 6 days ago
In reply to @dawnj "The worst thing happened i was on the Operating table and the cancelled my surgery as..." + (show)
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The worst thing happened i was on the Operating table and the cancelled my surgery as the 3 kits they had to go in my back were contaminated im devastated 💔

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@dawnj

Same thing happened to me. Was put under for the L1-L5 procedure. While under they messed around and decided that they had to do the cervical thing first. So they woke me up and sent me home. Was another 9 weeks of agony before the L1-L5 would happen.

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maxieg | @maxieg | 6 days ago
In reply to @karensm "Hi, I have severe lower back pain because of collapse of my lower spine, scoliosis and..." + (show)
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Hi, I have severe lower back pain because of collapse of my lower spine, scoliosis and osteopenia, L4 & 5
discs for 2 years after lifting a very heavy table. I went off all pain medications, started Pilates at age 79. I
believe the Pilates and the lifting of weights has helped me strengthen my abdominal and back muscles.
I have returned playing back to tennis which was my goal. Try new avenues, one may work. Never give up.

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@karensm
Really appreciate your motivating message. Pilates and strength training are so helpful to keep going. I suffer from constant headache pain. Trying to stay off medications with terrible side effects.
Thanks so much for your positive approach.

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