Hi ladies I’m a retired nurse I’ve seen first hand that back surgery rarely works once they open your spine it’s all down hill I watched my dad have 20+surgeries on his back never seemed to work I have Two compression fractures in T11-12 my neurosurgeon told me you think you had back pain now if I have to operate I’ll have to put a rod in your back with screws which can come out no thanks if I can’t walk I’ll do it in the mean time pain pills 💊 and other. Coping skills hugs to you sweetie 💜💜🌷🌷🌹🌹🙏

Have you tried Magnesium for leg and foot cramps? I use a spray version when cramps are bad.

Lorraine hang in there as god to help you hugs sweetie 🌷🌷💕

Personally I use CBD for internal I use one that has 300mg in 1oz. I use a 0.5 ml twice a day. That is a water soluble. 5mg of CBD per dose. The other that I use is topical cream or balm with CBD that has 500 mg in 2 oz . I apply this probably every 2 hours. I use just a little on the tip of my finger it covers about a 4x4 inch area of my back. Do your research, look up the 10 or 30 best CBD companies. I wish I could tell you which ones I use here but I can't, due to community guidelines. I'm also looking into one that offer a much higher dose. like 1,500 mg per oz for both internal and balm. There are some reputable companies out there, because not all of them are. Some offer discounts for people who are vets or long term disability. Do your research. When dealing with my back pain for the last 9 years I essentially have no disc between my L5 S1 I have used a variety of pain meds. The problem with opioids is there is no ceiling.It got ridiculous. I now use about 10% of a dose of what I used 4 years ago. I weaned my self down as low as I could go.CBD has helped me tremendously. Acupuncture has also worked.

Thanks to everyone for responding to my question. Very much appreciated. I just found out that my arteries are blocked. I see a specialist for consultation on 25th this month. IMy Medicare part B doesn’t go in to affect til July. No insurance. They said that alone causes a lot of pain. I’m 66 years old and still trying to work. Gosh, I feel like my body is giving out.