dear fellow sufferer

i have had similar if not yours worse
i have no respect for anyone
in the medical field not to mention
do not trust anyone as a direct result
of what it is that you are going through
my surgery is the same as cathie
only a second surgery a year later
i failed to fuse first time
second one i won't even start explaining
still in the healing process and my doctor
still thinks it is in my head
i returned to my pain specialist for help
i concur with cathie in worse case
go to the hospital
something i was forced to do
as a result of my surgeon ignoring
my calls and let me suffer for 2 days no meds
awaiting his lax in sending me my script
you are in pain i was there
and know how it hurts
please don't wait
get the relief you need
shame on those that tell you how you should feel
my pain doctor monitors my meds
knows i am not a "addict" seeking the next high
having made the decision to go through what i did
is certainly not to be left with needing
all the medicine i am on
oxycontin is not where i want to be
along with muscle relaxers
and am never below a level 5 pain scale
i am so sorry you're suffering pain
i write you with tears
as i so remember what it was like right after
you do not want to hinder any healing process
with pain like i still have
have an advocate with you at all times if possible
note everything, i mean this if this be the only thing
you take from my message
i will pray relief your way
i hope you have someone watching over you
i would sit on a stool in the tub as the warm water
would trickle down my back as my child would
pour it slowly
i am taking other steps regarding the behavior
of my surgeon
may your angels wrap you in their wings
and give you hope that it will get better
until then
go to the hospital
i am so angry for you

i found this forum
and happy to say
the support is wonderful
lean on when need be i visit daily

p.s. i am new at the www and use of the computer