Hi Cricket ~

I'm Lee, and I've been a chronic Pain patient for 24 years. I have a number of things wrong with my spine and have had 3 surgeries , one including a spinal cord stimulator implant and later removal. Like you, I'm on a number of medications, and my doc recently changed my pain medications and they are NOT working. Boy, am I in agony! I see him again on Monday, and he's surely going to hear about it. lol.

I've been a widow since I was 51, and I'm 61 now. My 2 kids, a son and daughter are both grown obviously, although my daughter and her daughter live with me. (arrrrgggghhh!) I too am on disability and a small pension from my husband. I wish I could still work, as I like what I did ~ I was an optician for many years. I miss working with the people.

I'm sorry you have to contend with the pain. I know how awful it is. If I'm not too old for you, perhaps we can get to know each other. God bless, and take care. Hugs, Lee