tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565064927448520692.post4421392978763852390..comments2024-02-05T02:04:41.661-05:00Comments on Nana Life: my latest dr apptHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177522637630437113noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565064927448520692.post-16390027533146487812011-02-13T14:33:15.318-05:002011-02-13T14:33:15.318-05:00You know I am a pro as a back pain sufferer for th...You know I am a pro as a back pain sufferer for the last 24 years. I have 9 different diagnoses one of them arthritis (DJD) thru my whole spine. I eventually will need neck surgery but I'm putting it off as long as I can. After my <br />2nd surgery, my neurosurgeon told me my spine will eventually collapse. I've had 2 <br />L4-L5 surgeries, 1 L4-L5 scar tissue removal surgery, tons of P.T., spinal decompression treatments, T.E.N.S, cortisone shots, epidurals, and chiropractic treatments. I had no choice but to have the surgeries because of very large disk herniations, scar tissue had to be removed so epidurals could have a chance to work. P.T. and epidurals only work for me a very short time like a couple weeks. Spinal decompression made me hurt worse. T.E.N.S did nothing. Cortisone helped a little for a few days. Chiropractic treatment helps ALOT along with back exercises and pain meds. I now see a pain specialist and will the rest of my life. I know how nerve pain feels. It's the worst. Not even pain meds touch it. Have you tried a chiropractor? My spine is very curved in and having it stretched out by a chiropractor helps so much. My problem now is my insurance doesn't cover it. When I was going to one, I was 80% pain free. That was 8 yrs. ago. Hope you feel better and will be praying for you. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565064927448520692.post-50028729093026441292011-02-09T17:32:25.165-05:002011-02-09T17:32:25.165-05:00okay ~ I claim that last comment ~ no clue where t...okay ~ I claim that last comment ~ no clue where that odd name/number came from<br />ly,<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565064927448520692.post-30220802111494490692011-02-09T17:30:53.847-05:002011-02-09T17:30:53.847-05:00Just think ~ you've lived 42+ years with this ...Just think ~ you've lived 42+ years with this defect and it has just now (okay, maybe within the last 6 months or so) really caused you problems. Once you get this episode under control, you will be able to manage it. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2565064927448520692.post-37641995622287626412011-02-09T13:37:41.098-05:002011-02-09T13:37:41.098-05:00So sorry to hear - I believe back pain is one of t...So sorry to hear - I believe back pain is one of the worst and most annoying issues to have. I have some back pain that I have been dealing with on and off for about 20 years- mine is due to the weight as well as the fact that my lumbar area curves more out rather than in. When I was doing physical therapy after my knee surgery I realized after a few weeks that my back didn't hurt. Sadly when insurance stopped paying for my PT a few weeks later I started having back pain again. Not sure if that will work with you but I hope it gives you some hope about the PT. I wish I could go back but $$$ is not there at this point. You're in my prayers!Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677068772041805643noreply@blogger.com