Originally Posted by 343v343

Curious for those with primarily NTOS - on a scale of 1-10 how bad does your pain get? A 1 being a mild, barely noticeable discomfort and a 10 being pain so bad you need fentanyl patches and you contemplate suicide.

All seriousness too, what are you absolutely NOT able to do. I realize there is discomfort but does anyone have symptoms so bad they are utterly and truly disabled? Or is it just pain while doing activities?

Anyone have true muscle wasting or atrophy?

I have had some pretty bad days where I'm in great discomfort but something tells me I "ain't seen nothing yet." I have avoided drugs and pain killers (for now) and hope to stay that way if possible. Not a pill seeker though it seems like doctors like to offer them constantly.

I have to keep working so quitting is not an option. Have to find a way to persevere but growing more discouraged as my pain increases slowly each day. Have been doing everything to improve posture and stretches but can't seem to make a dent in the symptoms with any consistency.