I am new to a lot of things lately. I am new to having health problems, surgery, chat rooms, and NeuroTalk.

I have suffered with back pain most my life but the past few years have bee the worst. I have tried several techniques in my life time and all have faied.

I just had ACDF on my C67 and I am due to have the same thing done on my L5-S1.

Since my surgery I can not take any pain medication because it gives me severe headaches... I am talking on the ground crying, throwing up, and unable to talk or function for hours, days at a time.

I am here because I am at a loss of what to do. I am in worse pain than before my surgery and terrified to continue with the lumbar surgery if this is how its goin to be.

So, now you know why I am here~Here is a little about me.

I am a 42 year old Social Worker and adoptive/foster parent to 6 kids. I have a wonderful 23 year old bio-daughter and a wonderful husband of 25 years. I am stable in most areas of my life accept my health.

Please let me know a little about you as well...

Thanks
Sandiemas

Sandiemas,
I am new to NT as well. I have chronic headaches. I only joined NT this week myself. Everyone seems very supportive. Have a good night!

Thank you for your reply. Cronic Headaches??? I'm Sorry to hear that. How llong? Have they found out why or what the cause is? Any solutions for your>

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Hi Sandie, When did you have your cervical fusion. It took about 3 months for me to completely feel well afterwards. There are days now I forget it was even done. I have also heard many success stories concerning L5/S1 fusions. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Marianne

hi sandie and welcome,

i'm sorry you're going thru so much pain.
have you gotten a 2nd opinion?
can your pcp help in any way?
i have disc problems too so i can relate.

you've had a lot to deal with. i'm glad you have great family support.
you sound like a great mom.

please keep us updated.