I have degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. There are a host of drugs, including Vidodin, which I will not take because it triggers me. I was prescribed percocets after a hernia repair that left me with 6" of staples, and the withdrawals were horrible.
I am never pain free, but I can tolerate a certain amount of pain. I take tramadol, as prescribed, and not on a daily basis to take the edge off when it's exceptionally bad.
I was told my only option was fusion, and I refuse because the surgeon said its 50/50 that it would help.
It seems to me that once you have one surgery, more follow.
No thanks.
