Was wondering how you were too - good to "see" you and that the port is working well at least!

Boo about them 'getting' a nerve during that surgery...These danged teeny tiny things! They just get in the way of what all and everything, don't they?
Have you considered a new evaluation by a physical therapist for your back pain? I only ask because you have been thru so much recovery from so many things, and you just mite not be strong enough in muscles that usually do a good job of well 'keeping some things' together. The thing about PT is, at least it's non-invasive. I don't know about you, but these days I truly HATE invasive [even dental cleaning].
I am so glad that your port is working! In fact I'm beginning to be a bit jealous [hope you don't mind?].
Silly questioni about that port? Do you get your blood tests thru it? or not?
I for one, truly understand about the 'recliner'. Seems I live in it at times. I've had this one for 4 years [got about 6 months after my onset] and I think I've worn it almost out....We should be furniture testors or something, no?
Fighting w/docs tho? I'd been complaining about one med's side effects to one specialist [who really SHOULD know about them all] who discounted them until my last visit...suddenly doc said: " I've never seen you so 'upset' about this issue!" -man I felt like I'd been banging my head against a brick wall for almost 2 years! Getting docs to not only listen but HEAR what you are saying is truly a combination of luck, timing and saying just the right words at the perfect time. It really feels soo good when you STOP beating your head against that brick wall, isn't it?
I tried a Tempurpedic in a showroom last month? And while I like the topper pad, lying down on that thing and feeling myself going DEEPER AND DEEPER, well after about 45 seconds I almost passed out w/vertigo? Felt like quicksand! Probably why I'm 'living' in the recliner?

Truly hope the stress can be taken off that spine! Hope you get also a good nite's sleep any which way you can and HUGS! Like Sue and others, I was missing you!'s -j

Hugs and hope today goes good. I am right there with you on the back as from my post and what you know. It is so confusing because who knows wthat the connections to other issues are or if it is just seperate issues. I am interested in the magnets too.

Was wondering how things were going for you....

Folks gotta 'call in sick' when you are gone for a while...makes other folks nervous.

I have herniated desicated discs at T8 and T9....I can't tell you the agony that has caused me, so I truly feel for any one with problems like this. It is one more layer added onto the PN, and it stinks.

Be very careful with your chiropractic treatments....I assume they did an MRI? Be very wary of any surgical options right now!!

I have some hemangioma on T4, which they tell me happens as we age....hmm. My C spine got nailed in my car accident 20 some years ago and my neck crunches when I turn my head and I have noticed that my range of motion is not as good as it used to be. We do develop osteophytes as we age, and man, those hurt too. Perhaps some PT will help?

Sleeping sitting up is tough...I would think they can do something to assist you to assume a normal sleeping position.

Glad to hear your port is working. That is good news.