Re: New Member here -- Riley

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Welcome to the group, although it is the pain that has brought you here. I am

fused from the T-spine to the S-spine and I have certainly had my share of

lumbar pain.

I have had three surgeries (or 4?) gosh it's getting hard to recall, since 2001.

I am 37 years old.

I saw that you go to the hospital for when the pain gets really bad. Have you

ever talked to your primary Dr. to see if you can go to a pain management

specialist?

This may be of much greater help. Are you working at this time? I am not.

I can understand your issues with walking as well, as I have to use a wheelchair

in department stores and to the grocery market. I an unable to walk, stand or

sit for very long at all.

Just wanted to welcome you to the group and let you know if you ever need to

talk personally you can email me if you like at dayzeegirl2003@.... You

will find some very helpful and caring people in this room.

Sheri-PA

> Riley wrote:

>I found this group due to my need for support in my on-going challenge of

chronic pain. My pain is due to the fact that all of my lumbar discs are

herniated.

[Guest guest]

>

> Sorry to hear about all your problems. You certainly have a lot of

> strength.

>

> My hubby was just diagnosed with degenerative discs, bulging discs

>

> You didn't say how old you are - my hubby is 70 - these golden years

> really stink. Hang in there. You sure are an inspiration.

Thanks for your response, Nineteen. I guess I do have a lot of

strength even when I don't FEEL strong. Guess it's the strength to tie

a knot in my rope and hang on.

I'm sorry to hear your husband is having disc problems, hope he's able

to get some help and relief.

I realize I haven't told my age yet. I'm 50 years old so that means

I've been dealing with this since about age 34. I've not thought about

myself as being an inspiration, but that sure is a nice thing to hear!

Thank you!

Are you on this board because of your husband or do you have chronic

pain as well?

Cheers,

[Guest guest]

Nineteen2@... wrote:

> These golden years really stink.

The time just prior to the golden years isn't so hot either :-)

--

Lyndi

[Guest guest]

I don’t remember my formative years being that hot.

--

Woody