Degenerative Joint Disease Support Group

My daughter had surgical fusion 2 years ago. She did very well. She also had back stabalization with a titanium rod from T2-L3. That one was much harder. How long have you been sufferring. My daughter is on disabiity for about 6 years now through Social Security. It's not easy but she is happy she is still walking and that was questionable for a while. Hugs and prayers to you, Sharon

Thanks for your reply Shrn.. I ws diagnosed with osteoarthitis back in 1986 when I was in my twenties... Diag. with spinal stenosis in 2000.. Over the yrs. I've been on all sorts of meds and therapy.. The time has come for numerous surgeries... Once again, thanks..
Smiles, Karen

It is really hard for any one person to give you advice on any kind of surgery, degenerative bone disease is usually hereditery. I have it, my mother has it, my oldest sister has it...

I have 2 bulging discs in my neck, I have arthritis in my back, now having problems with my legs... My mother had the surgery on her neck and has never had a bit of pain since, my sister had the surgery and is worse off now than before the surgery, I have not opted for the surgery just yet, I have been kid of afraid to go for it.

I am preparing to get over my fear and go ahead with the surgery, I am at the point now that I am on so many medications just to get through the day. One being methadone. The pain causes me to suffer from depression, so I could go on and on here...

I was a retail store manager for many years and looking back now, I know that my job began my down hill sprial as far as my health is concerned. I was doing things physically I had no business doing, but made the mistake of not putting two and two together when I would leave work in horrible pain... I should have filled out incident reports. I didn't and now here I am on my own.

I hope all goes well with you and your surgery. I do know what your are going through, how does the saying go?? " I feel your pain"... literally!!!