Introducing myself
 

I just joined, and wanted to introduce myself.

On June 1, 2004, my life changed forever, although I didn't know it at the time. I herniated the disc at L5/S1 while working in the garden, one of my favorite things. This eventually led to one knee surgery, two microdiscectomies and the fusion of L5/S1. Although I was on Vicodin for a long time, and have always been on generic Zanaflex and generic Neurontin, or Lyrica, and have been in physical therapy at least 4 times, I have never been completely out of pain since that day. I have dealt with sciatic pain ever since. I had to give up my teaching career and go on disability. My husband divorced me. I got a part-time job 3 months ago that is easy on my back, but the pain came back with a vengeance. Sure enough, L4/L5 is herniated, and I am having surgery #4 in January.

In spite of all that, my faith has kept me from despair. I miss my favorite activities of old, but I've found new ones.

Searching for side effects of Neurontin and Lyrica on Google brought me here. I've already learned alot just lurking, so I decided to join!

Thanks for sharing so much--I hope I will be able to do that too--

Carol 1211k

Good morning Carol and welcome to NeuroTalk!!! Sorry about your achy breaky back and Ex and having to retire from your teaching job. :(

I guess you have a long list to send to Santa this year, lol. Hope you've been GOOD! :D

Welcome Carol...I read your post in the spinal forum and saw that you made it there ok. I am recovering from my 5th back surgery...almost three months...This is a great place to meet and laugh and sometimes cry together....again welcome!:hug:
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Carol:

Hi Hon. Just wanted to extend a warm welcome. You'll find us a very friendly bunch of folks.

You've had so much pain in your life (both physical and emotion).

I hope you fare well with your upcoming surgery.

Come back and keep posting.

Melody

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene :hug:

Welcome! I'm new too

hello and welcome to neurotalk ... you will find there are lots and lots of friendly and supportive people here .... i am so sorry for the emotional and physical pain that youre going through .... i wish you speedy recovery with your upcoming surgery .... grab a cup of coffee(tea, eggnog, soda,...) and a comfy chair .... i hope to see you soon in some of the forums .... again ...

Hello and welcome to Neuro Talk, do not hesitate to explore the site and get to know the many wonderful people here again welcome to NT