other sources of back/neck pain

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In a message dated 12/29/02 7:58:57 AM, chronic_pain writes:

<< I have a little arthritis in my neck myself, but I am told it is not

enough to be the cause of all my pain >>

I forget who originally posted this, but I too have had diagnostic tests that

show I DO have degeneration, bulging discs etc in my back, but after 2 back

surgeries, they dont think it the only cause for my pain. In talking to my

pain management doctor, he says many orthopedic doctors dont acknowledge some

of the other sources of pain. Soft tissue damage, scar tissue, and other

things can not be picked up on MRIs or CT scans. So unless you see someone

who specializes in these types of pain, and perhaps make adjustments in

myofascial areas, you dont get relief.

As of the 1st of the month, I have to drop my insurance because we cant

afford it anymore. All I will have left is Medicare through social security.

I will have to greatly reduce any doctor visits, as it only covers 80%, and

doesn't cover any prescriptions. I just wanted to say, the pain isn't all in

your head!

Janie

" A wise man learns something new everyday.

The fool knows it all already. "

-- Unknown

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Hi Janie,

It was me who posted that:

<< I have a little arthritis in my neck myself, but I am told it is

not enough to be the cause of all my pain >>

You wrote:

>In talking to my pain management doctor, he says many orthopedic

doctors dont acknowledge some of the other sources of pain. Soft

tissue damage, scar tissue, and other things can not be picked up on

>MRIs or CT scans.

One of my neurosurgeons emphasized that some things just don't show

up on the tests. We had a long chat at my last visit with him, when

he concluded there wasn't any point in doing more surgery.

You wrote:

>I just wanted to say, the pain isn't all in your head!

I had to laugh when I read that since it is soooo true - the pain is

very real - and it's all in my neck LOL!

Take care,

Stark