I'm very new here, but really needs some kind words, or support, or something, lol.
I am in constant pain. I have Fibro, DDD, Diabetes, and bulging discs with pinched nerves. I have a pain management dr. and am taking Darvocet for pain. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn't. I'm sure that you are all familiar with that. I have a sedentary job, which really makes managing the pain on a daily basis rather difficult. I do get up and move around as much as possible. I'm 47 years old, and have had chronic pain for about 10 years now. I almost panic at the thought of having to spend the rest of my life with this pain. I have had Epidurals and they don't help. I have constant pain in my neck from bulging discs at C5,C6, and C7, and then bulging discs in my lower back at L5/S1. I use Lidoderm patches for my lower back, and they help some, but I can't get them to stick to my neck.
I appreciate any advice or words of wisdom that you have to offer. I look forward to meeting you all.