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Grand Magnate
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 3,465
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Grand Magnate
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Northern Utah
Posts: 3,465
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Two years ago I had my 5th lumbar surgery with three having fusion. This last surgery was done by a younger doc...I don't know if he just is more compassionate or what but he really medicated me well during my recovery. Yes, we tried many different drugs before we found what helped but still I have had no experience with a doc that was so concerned about my pain.
I have a lot of junk going on with my lower back...Spina Bifida...fractures...so we still medicate me for pain however not with a supper strong pill. I have been in pain all my life so it has become a real part of my being. I sometimes will call my pain my best friend...never betrays...always stays in touch and visits on a very regularly...a blessing...the blessing is in the wisdom I have gained is endurance. I have learned that I can't do everything all the time. Fortunately I dear hubby...loves me and is patient with me. That's all I ask from him. He doesn't care how clean the house is because he wants me to slow down and rest and just not worry about the dishes or whatever.
Yes, we are all in pain and some can endure better than others. I used to have a very high pain threshold but that has changed. I do get very frustrated when my pain changes my plans and sometimes I just buck up as my son would say and push on. Sometimes pleasure, whatever that might be...weather visits with friends or other social events are better even if it is painful...better than sitting in my pain at times.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you prepare for surgery... 
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Suffered with back problems since birth...7 back surgeries to date, the last one being on 5/13/2015. Fibromyalgia, PTSD, Chronic Pain
“Being my sweethearts full-time care partner, I have to remind myself, when some well-meaning friend or relative questions my methods or motives, that I know more than they do because I Live this life 24/7, and they only come for short visits.” Tamiloo
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