Questions & Answers

US doctors & CDC figuring out that they are only hurting the chronic pain patients. There will be an interactive meeting think its 7-10-18 for patients to give their input on the CDC rules, please read this and tell them how you feel.
http://healthvirals.com/2018/04/18/people-with-...

Hello, I have had 5 previous back surgeries with fusions. I recently got a knee replacement 12/18/17. I am now having terrible back muscle spasms and sciatic nerve pain. I know it takes some getting used to but this is bad, Its hindering my recovery. I had to lie all day Monday because of this. Now coming up the steps it screamed at me. Its makes me yell out so much zinging pain.

I have been assessed at the pain clinic as a candidate for spinal steroid injections every six months. I have severe spinal stenosis on several levels in my lumbar spine.

Has anyone had these injections, and if yes, what are some of the side affects and also what are the positives?....I'm seeking a balanced picture.

Any information will be extremely appreciated!

I have eaten an anti inflammatory diet for a long time and it is truly a lonely life. I have had others say cruel things to me because of how I chose to eat. I try to do any thing I can to help the pain as I do not want to take narcotics if I can avoid them. This being shunned and ridiculed-I am 66 and surely when others my age and older act like teenager's-Better off alone and being lonely.

I'll start with
1) Standing up to eat
2) Applying pain relieving gels and creams to places they're not meant to go

What's good is that I can actually laugh at myself now for these behaviours.
Luv & hugs, Alison

Also, I cannot lay flat. I have to sleep upright in a recliner. i don't even own a bed anymore it's been years since i've been able to lay flat. anybody else have this challenge? i met one other person here.

My pain doc wants me to try a nerve block on my back. I'm willing to try anything at this point. If you've had it done, is it painful? Does it hurt? I have DDD, stenosis,and L-4 and L-5 are herniated. Any feedback is greatly appreciated!