betty1954 (@betty1954)

I have lived with this pain continual for overe 10 years also. I also tried the spinal stimulator and had problems the whole two years I had it in. A neuro surgeon then did back surgery and put in a 10 inch bar due to disc deteriation in my back. I started seeing a pain specialist about 18 months ago. We have tried injections, ablations and had little success. I have now started on a pain patch that so far has relived at least 95% of my pain. I feel I can now live a fairly normal life if it continues to work as it is now. I am so thankful for my pain specialist not giving up on me.

I have a sensory nerve pinched now and pain down back and in front and neuropathy down leg with spasms constamt/ Not sleeping for pain. Finally agreed to pain patch. I just pray I am not allergic to it since I am to so many things they try. I am just giving it all I have and hoping for the best. My doctor says I read more about how to deal with all off this than he every has time to. I write down everything I see on here that he hasn't tried; Thanks to all.

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I have to saymy PCP, pain specialist and opthamologist are all wonderful and work together to keep me up and going. I talk with several people who have just given up and are homebound. I hope I will never let that be me. My PCP says I am a very determined woman to continue to push myself. I have three granddaughters who are young and I plan on seeing the all get married.

Thank you. I will look it up and see what is available. Usually unless you have lots of money, insurance doesn't pay for anything if you are on medicare and a supplement.

I am also new. Due to having a bar in my back and stenosis, degenerative disc disease and neuropathy I decided I am to young at 66 to let this disease take over. I have been on this merry-go-round for over 6 years and justfound this link. I walk over 4 miles everyday with two walking sticks to keep me from falling. When I do fall I have to wiggle to a tree or post to get up. My legs won't let me on my own. I walk due to it keeping me from having back spasms. I have legs that feel like they weigh 50 lbs. each and have spasms in them continuously. On the bright side my God is my strength and stronghold-not my doctors. I use tons of essential oils from DoTerra and Copaiba has been a game changer. To helps with spasms I use Adaptiv. I ask my pain doctor about CBD oil and he said go for it if you think it will help. I am scheduled for another steroid injection in two weeks. I have another collapsed disc pressing on a sensory nerve; Everyday is a new challege. Somedays the discouragement with doctors is my biggest challenge and others it is my discouragement with myself for not being a stronger fighter. I have found neurologist to be of no help at all.

Rachel I am a walker and I used two walking sticks due to legs hurting and balance problems. Walking does give me relief though. I try to get over 4 miles a day. I also have a bar in my back along with the neuropathy. I do not see a neurologist any more. I see my PCP and my pain doctor. I use a lot of essential oils from DoTerra to easy the pain and heaviness. Copaiba has been a lie changer for me and their new Adaptiv for calmness. When my muscles get to jumping the Adaptiv will calm them down. What ever you do don't give up your walking. If we don't use it we lose it.

That happened to me and finally I went into spam and transferred a bunch back into inbox. I am now getting them again.

also have neuropathy. I am an esential oil user also would be interested in what you use t0 see if I might tweek what I am using to help.