new to this site
 

New to this forum and thankful to find a site where I can express my frustration and questions about chronic lumbar back pain. Had a 5 level nerve ablation yesterday and sore today. Just wanted to introduce myself and thank you for posting all of the helpful threads. Been fighting this back pain over 11 years and tried everything offered. Have been told by 4 surgeons I am not a candidate for fusion due to the fact it would involve a 4_5 level all lumbar levels. Anyway nice to be here and hopefully we can support each land answer questions that pertain to treatment s we have tried. :)

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I agree it's nice to be part of this forum because it helps to share our challeges and suggestions. My back is in a mess but I'm not a candidate for surgery like you. Some days are awful, some days are ok but I always have pain. I am on government disability here in Toronto Canada because I can't work. My social life is non existent and there are times I get very scared for what the future holds for me. I am here to share my issues but to maybe get some information that I could use in my quest to feel better. Winter's coming and I am defly afraid of slips and falls because my balance is compromised. Don't know if you'll have to contend with snow and ice where you live but if you do be super careful. I cracked 2 ribs last year by falling twice.

Are you using a cane with ice grips? Your feet may slip, but IME these things don't.

Doc