hi all,

just joining the group. My mom suggested I Join for support .

I am 40 years old and was 37 when I was diagnosed with DDD from there I had a spinal fusion on my lowest disc as it was ruptured , but before the fusion I was put on epidural injection put through a disco gram and finally had surgery. After surgery is when my lupus and fibro decided to come and visit. Took me two years to get diagnosed. I also have endometriosis and pos (pollosistic ovarian syndrome). I struggle having a 7 year old a 12 year old and work two jobs! What gets me is when you go see a doctor and they say what is your pain level? Omg I really hate that question!!!! I was told I have a very low pain tolerance and that I just have to sometimes learn to deal with the pain.

Also love the doctors saying "you need to exercise "...  there are sometimes I will be lucky to get through my normal day let alone add more too it. Just want to hear someone say yes you are in pain. I understand why you are so tired all the time! 

I also have depression and get really scared when I think about what the next ten years will bring....

              Thanks for your support