Hello all. I am a 47 yr old female with multiple problems. I have herniation and stenosis in my cervical spine, bulging disks in my Thoracic spine, Herniated disks in my Lumbar spine. I also have Trigeminal Neuralgia...which is a nerve issue at the TMJ joint that effects facial nerves. On the lesser side of things, I have carpel tunnel in both hands and sciatica. On 10/16/14 I was in a major car accident. My car was T-Boned on the drivers side and it rolled. It landed driver's side down and somehow I had slipped out of the seat belt. The side air bags deployed but not the front. I had just had 2 ESI's in my neck in the previous 4 weeks because I had lost feeling in my left hand due to stenosis at C4-C6. I was truly blessed to not be paralyzed. Because I have 20 years experience in dealing with pain and have been on pain medication I was able to deal with the injuries and return to work. I have had recent MRI's and now I am to see a Nuero surgeon. I don't think I am able to have surgery but that is why I am here...I am interested in knowing more about how people cope with surgery. See, I am a single mom of a 3yr old who still needs to be lifted at times. He still tries to wrestle me to the ground in play. We are alone in the world except for a gentleman I date but don't see that often. I have no help...no family or close friends that could move in with me for 6 weeks. I don't think it is possible to have surgery. I understand you cant even lift a gallon of milk. I am trying to get the nitty gritty on surgery and recovery.

Monsterunderbed,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Looks like you have you hands full. Here are some furoms for you click on for some assistance from fellow members.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html
Trigeminal Neuralgia:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum26.html

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Welcome Monsterunderbed.