| Chronic pain
I suffer with this and I saw this forum and thought I'd ask a few questions from fellow sufferers.
I have back issues going on. At one point I did take my pain relievers more then I should but quickly got back on schedule when I saw how fast it could become a problem. It's still very hard not to take an extra here and there because they have not controlled the pain.
Here's what's going on. I had a four month old child and got pg with twins. They are thinking after the twins my pelvic bones brokes. I was just recently told that. It makes since because I could not sleep on my sides for a few years after their birth. I thought that was normal so I didn't question it.
Over the last several years my back has gotten way worse. I'm mid thirties and feel mid eighties.
I have osteo arthritis in my back, bulding discs, spurs and an issue with the sacrum joint.
Dr's always just wanted to feed me pills and that was ok but now the pills are no longer working. They have me on Vic 10s every three hours.
I just switched dr's offices and finally this dr is getting scans. I told her I've had enough. I told her the pills were no longer working, anti inflammatories are not working, muscle relaxers are not working. I hate to sit or stand longer then ten minutes.
Raising my three kids is a challenge but I suffer through it because I have to. I more or less put a band aid on me for these years.
In a few weeks I am having a brain scan and also put on a machine that will test my nerves.
I explained that in the morning I get up and I feel like a puppet with strings. I can't sleep because I roll on my side and wake up because I hurt so bad, even on my pain killers. It's a chore to get out of bed and walk. I find I stumble alot.
I have a tens unit which is a god send to me but I can not have it on 24/7.
I can't be spaced out on pain meds because of my children or I probably would be.
I also don't take my muscle relaxers during the day because they make me so tired. Tired = cranky.......pain = cranky. No win situation.
I saw on here that someone had a pump. How is that working?
I jokingly said I would like to have an extended metal rod in my back to relieve the pressure but it's sounding better and better every year.
Anyone with any advice or experience? I know there's no cure but I'd like to hear that there is something that can take most of this away. I know I'm reaching for stars huh?
Thank you
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