Could you tell us what kind of pain you are in? I have had lots of back trouble and 7 surgeries. All have been painful. I now have arthritis and here it is Spring. I think the air conditioning makes me worse. I was ok all winter & I as soon as I turned the air on, misery. I wish I knew something that would stop the pain of it. After you have tried all kinds of pain meds & most have side effects, You just live with it. Yes, it can get bad enough to see a doctor, thats how I had all the surgeries. The long rehab and having to hire help, when its hard to find, makes me not want to go that route again. I have had much trouble with pain meds. Many I have been allergic to and itch bad, then others will bind you up.

You may have to seek help. The pain doctors I have known will try to make you conforable. I had a stimulation for almost a year, had that taken out also. I am allergic to metal. I am sure there are some on this forum that can give you advice better than I could.
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Fancylady