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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 1,424
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The problem is that his doctor did NOT inform him that he might come out of surgery with the SAME pain or worse! You should never have surgery for pain -- cause it doesn't always help the pain. Surgery ONLY corrects mechanical problems -- it doesn't insure that your pain will be relieved.
I've had 2 open spinal surgeries, and I ended up with worse pain afterwards than when I began! I'm now disabled due to it.
He might benefit from seeing a pain management specialist. Have him ask for a referral to one of these doctors. Also, physical therapy can help too -- but he'll have to wait awhile until his healing is more advanced.
I wish him the best of luck. God bless & take care. Hugs, Lee
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability.
Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live..
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