May 13th had fusion and hospitalized for 5 days. Dealing w/back pain and hereditary sensory neuropathy for 10 years when got to the point of sciatica bilaterially so bit the bullet and had the surgery. Friday will be one month and curious where others were at physically that had neuropathy to deal with along with the back problems. Feet are still numb and painful and nerve pain still there but feels different if that makes sense. We have a new super Walmart so I go there to walk daily since floor is flat and there are people around if I need assistance. Currently taking norocal, cymbalta and klonopin, was on oxycotin once I left the hospital but wheaned off of that quickly, helped the pain but to much naseau. Nights are the worst, trouble sleeping, pain in back ,calves and feet. Once the sun comes up things get better. I know it's a slow recovery process but feel like I take two steps forward and one step back daily. Guess I just needed to vent and would like to hear other's recovery stories.

Cathy911