Hi. I am new to this. Heard about it from my daughter. I have been battling some auto immune diseases -poly myalgia rheumatica, osteo arthritis. also have ruptured discs in my neck and low back along with stenosis.I am recovering from surgery for a ruptured bowel and am very weak thus complicating trying to get pain relief for my low back. I have tried epidurals and ended up in the ER after every one. I am on pain meds and pain patches that only give minor relief. Is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Being a recent widow contributes a lot to the depression that comes with constant pain. Thanks for reading this

Oh my~ you have been through alot. I'm sorry for the loss of your husband, but I'm glad you found NeuroTalk. There are so many caring, wonderful members here. I can understand your frustration w/your pain, as I too, suffer from FM, PM and spine problems.

Epidurals were only a quick fix for me, as my pain returned not long after the epi's.

Here is a link to our Spinal forum; hope it helps.


http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html


Welcome to our lil corner of the world. And, I really do believe there IS a light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there: you are among friends.

I too am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband BBshop singer, but I wanted to welcome to NeuroTalk. Do thank your daughter from me for directing you here to us.

I'm sorry to hear that you've been afflicted with so many painful conditions. Have a look around the site, and please let us know if we can assist you in any way.

W have a depression forum as well if you ever feel like talking. The folk there are very compassionate and caring. Here's the link: http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum37.html

Good to have you with us BBshopsinger.

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.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

Hi BBsop Singer! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

You certainly have a lot to face, I'm sorry for that. You have joined a huge community of caring, compassionate friends and I hope you'll find some answers here. Browse around and feel free to join in anywhere.

Hello...I am also new here. I am so sorry that you are going through so much physical pain, combined with the emotional loss and grief that goes with your loss. It is discouraging when you in so much pain, and you didn't mention if your physician also has you on any anti-depressants which can also help greatly with the physical pain and perhaps give you an emotional boost to deal with the depression you have mentioned. This type of med was most helpful when I was first diagnosed, and I have also taken it off and on for pain support/depression. Your physician or a pain management center should also be able to help you manage your pain a lot better.....I keep a pain journal and take it with me when I visit so that I can give him a better idea of what helps, the length of relief for each intervention or medication, and how much pain I am actually in both physically and emotionally and the impact that it has on your daily life (limitations, activity, etc) It isn't always easy to describe the agony you are in but documentation will help a lot. This has been pivotal in helping me getting some relief so I hope this is somewhat helpful to you.......it also helps to have a gentle compassionate group to support you.....and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. momonamission

Hello, BBshop singer and to NeuroTalk. I'm sorry about all you're going through - emotional pain can make physical pain seem worse. I lost my husband in 2001 so I can relate to what you're experiencing. Please keep posting - it helps.

BBshopsinger and momonamission!

One big, warm, tight, hug, handshake and howdy, moose-size official type welcome to the sight. This place is awesome!

I can't advise either of you on your specifics issues, but I will tell you this;

You are not alone
You are one of us.
And we are here to help.