[~Phil~]

Hello everybody,

I came across this Forum a while ago and kept meaning to register but kept forgetting-blame the Fibro or Meds It was only recently that a member of another Forum I am on in Ireland pointed me in this direction (again) and I realised that I had registered last October but forgot all about it

I have had chronic pain for 13+ years and after a cervical discectomy in 2000 the pain was much, much worse-not helped by the Surgeon who did the op who said to me "I have done the operation, what more do you want me to do?" I was in limbo for a number of years, not knowing what was wrong with me (was told to see a Psychiatrist) until in 2003 I watched an interview on TV about chronic pain and realised "that was it"

I now see a Pain Consultant who diagnosed me with Neuropathic pain and also Fibro/CFS. Although the Neuro pain is the worst part of it the Fibro is a hindrance in that I don't recover well after procedures/ops and usually crash, anything from a few weeks to a couple of months. The pain and Fibro/CFS has got much worse-the pain has extended from my upper back/neck into my left arm and the Fibro/CFS has me tired all the time but I can't sleep for more than 3-4 hours at a time (despite sleeping meds)

To date I have had many procedures to try and manage the pain including a failed SCS. My current situation is that my PC want's me to try the SCS again. I'm not sure

Anyway I'm glad I've now found this Forum

[Blessings2You]

Hi Phil, and welcome to the community! You'll be glad you came...or "came back", as the case may be! You've probably already found these specific forums, but just in case, here are a couple to start with (but jump in anywhere):

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum12.html

You'll find lots of support here!

[Abbie]

Hello ~Phil~ and WELCOME to Neurotalk!!!

I see that Blessings has given you a couple of great links to get you started.

Here is another that may be of interest to you...

• SCS and Pain Pumps (Subforum of Medications Forum)
  • http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum118.html

Please feel free to roam around and join in anywhere...
I look forward to seeing you around the board!

Abbie

[tamiloo]

Phil, so sorry for your pain however so glad you found Neuro Talk and Welcome
You have already been given some great links of some forums that will be helpful...feel free to drop in anywhere...

I'm a fellow Fibro and Chronic Pain sufferer so I know what my pain is like...not to compare to your severe pain...take care!!

[Darlene]

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 and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shouders are here for support in many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[~Phil~]

Thank you all very much for the warm welcomes and the links to the other sub forums

Much appreciated.

Phil