[carjon43452]

Hello, I am new to discussion boards other than those through my online school. So far seems to be a great deal the same. I was hurt on the job 5 years ago and since them things have just gotten worse pain wise and now have a great deal of nearve damage and pain in the right thigh. I have three bulging discs, DDD, spinal spur and pinched nerve all in the lower back...L3 thru S1. While I was just browsing I saw quite a bit of helpful information and discussions where I could be of help to others as well.

I look forward to the discussions and meeting people that know what it is like to have chronic pain and not be judged or treated like I will break if they talk to me.

[Alffe]

Hi Carjon and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our Chronic Pain forum...http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10

I'm glad you found us!

[Idealist]

And a warm welcome to the NeuroTalk forums! I don't know a lot about spinal injuries, but when it comes to chronic pain I know a lot. I've lived with it for five years now, yet I still have no diagnosis. Because of that, I spend a lot of my time researching pain in general, and I've found that no matter what the cause, living with CP has very similar effects on just about everyone.

I look forward to seeing you around here again, and hope that we can take part in those discussions. In the meantime, good luck and the best of wishes to you.

[carjon43452]

Alffe,
thanks for the info and will check it out.

[carjon43452]

Idealist,

I too have been dealing with CP for 5 years....my injury was 10/29/02.....and I agree it does not matter where the pain is....if it is chronic it no picnic to deal with. I know what you mean about no dianosis....although they have seen the back issues on the MRI's I have had....the leg pain, buring and numbness is still up in the air and has been for quite some time.

[80'sGrrl]

I have been suffering with both typical and atypical trigeminal neuralgia since a car accident in Dec 2006. I did have a blown C3/4 and had surgery to fuse my C3-5 together and a plate inlay. I also had my C5-7 fused in 2001.

I am so happy that I found this forum. I am relatively new to posting....I usually lurk.

[Wren]

Hi Carjon and 80's Grrl -- Welcome to both of you
This is a great place to "talk" Please feel free to join in anytime ... we're so glad to meet you.
My spine is strong and healthy -- my skull is a total mess

[Darlene]

Carjon,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring, supporting members here willing to help each other as they can.

I see you have come across some of our wonderful friends. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene