Originally Posted by harry521

trying to be brief. frankly if I didn't have family i would have done myself in a long time ago. i am just so tired of the pain. May 20, 2007 I was involved in an automobile accident (not my fault, but really doesn't make a difference) After trying physical therapy for approx 6 weeks they decided t c5,c6,c7 fusion was necessary. The surgeon assured me this operation would make me feel like a new man. He forgot to mention also a horribly painful future. That was performed August 1st 2007, 2007. Since that time on and off I have had pain in my neck radiating to my right shoulder. It is steadily getting worse. Sitting and driving seems to have an adverse effect on it. Thankfully laying down will usually bring the pain to a manageable level very quickly. Thank God. The pain realistically gets to a solid level 8 to 8 1/2. If you're a doctor you know how bad this is. I am, as if the neck isn't enough, going to have a laminectomy March 22nd for a bulging disc. Just a note. Even as I am typing the pain is escalating but I really want to get through this so someone might answer me. I am rapidly getting to my wits end. My quality of life is terrible but thankfully I have a wife of 43 years who God bless her is doing her best to stick with me even though she needs a knee replacement. No one can believe a doctor can't seem to find the problem but so far, no luck. I can honestly say that if I had 1,000,000 dollars I would gladly spend 1,000,000 if someone could cure me. Just thinking how long I have suffered with this and how long I might have to, frankly brings me to tears. I don't mean crying. I'm talking out of control sobbing. Even with a great family I really don't know how much longer I can take this lousy quality of life. I realize why people commit suicide. I am getting close to not being able to type anymore so I better go. If anyone would like to send me an email I am Harry at **. God bless eveeryone who reads this and anyone who can help. I desperately need it.