I had a massive head injury and broke my neck in 3 places (Twice in my cervical vertebrate & once in my thoracic vertebrate.) It is only by the grace of God that I am able to walk. I find the staunch atheists on here to be very entertaining.

I wanted to start a thread and ask my fellow TBI's injuries ... WHEN (if ever) does the pain go away? It's been 4 1/2 years since my injury and I am still on a TRUCKLOAD of heavy narcotics. **Just to get relief** I am on Opana 40mg (3 times per day) and Roxicodone (4 times per day). That keeps the pain "at bay." Do any of you all who've suffered from this injury have a similar experience? If you've gone through anything similar, can I expect the pain to eventually subside? My neurosurgeon told me, in NO uncertain terms that "this pain will be with you for the rest of your life."

Now, I know damn well that a doctor **MUST** cover his a## and not make a promise that is unrealistic. I respect that. I'd just like to know if any of you have achieved success through healing, and if so, HOW DID YOU DO IT?

Thank you all!