Not being on in a while
I have not been on for a while mostly because of my back has been so bad that I can`t sit for very long and other problems that I am going through.Some of them are very personal so I won`t talk about them at this time.The last time I went to my pain doctor he gave me some injections in my lumbar spine and it helped but now my hips and low lumbar are so sore and painful that it is affecting my whole out look about what should or shouldn`t be done about it.Do I continue the injections that help for a little while but then it is like it helps one place in my back but then the med`s make it hard for me to do anything without hurting some other area in my back.I know that those areas were damaged in the wreck and there are some bulging disc`s in that area also.I guess what I am trying to figure out is,is it really worth it to get some relief in one area if it is going to cause more pain in another and how much pain can I endure to have a little relief.And the area in my neck is still not getting addressed because they are afraid to give me any kind of injections in that spot because of my prior surgery.I know part of the pain in my neck is because of arthritus in it because of the surgery and having to saw through bones and then put screws in it to hold it back together and my last MRI`s have shown that I have some bone spurs in there and a lot of arthritus,but my muscles in my shoulders and neck are alway`s so tight and painful that it somtimes keeps me from doing some of the simple tasks like reaching for something or picking up anything.I am sorry for venting but I have just about had all the pain that I can handle and it is making me very irratable around the people that I love.I hate being the way I am and it feels like I am stuck between a rock and a very hard place right now.I don`t want anyone to be around me when I am like this because I don`t want them to feel sorry for me and I really don`t want them to remember me being like this.It SUCKS.
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Hi Monte. I know pretty much how you since I have been having a lot of back pain due to severe scoliosis. I am using pain medication, which can become addictive, but at least it does give me some much-needed relief. I also get physical therapy twice a week, and I think they are going to try some pool therapy to enhance my range of motion.
Hang in there and don\'t give up. Things can, and will, get better for you.
Jim
Hi, sorry you are having a rough time. I pray you are feeling better;Dear Lord please heal the physical pain. amen. I posted on the ufo board. I saw something driving across the night sky... grin.
Monte. I am so sorry that you are going through so much pain. I have kinda been in your place at one time. After spinal taps to relieve thje pressure in my head, I would get relief for about 3 or 4 days, and then the headaches came right back. I look back now and think that it wasn\'t worth it. Of course, hindsight is 20/20!! I pray that you are able to figure out what it is that you really need. You are the only person who understands what you are going through. I sure miss you on here, but I am hoping that your absence has been for a good reason. *Gentle Bear Hugs*
Just hi again.