pain is ruining my marriage and my life
I'm 28 years old and I was born with a fractured spine. After years of chronic pain I had my first spinal fusion at 17. It seemed to help a little at first and then the pain started getting more frequent again. Just this past November I had a second fusion because the first one had degraded and I ended up with constant sciatica for almost a year.
I thought surgery would be a good way to avoid being on painkillers and so I could have a more "normal" life since my lack of being able to have a social life was putting a lot of strain on my marriage. I was wrong. The surgery caused nerve damage and now I am far worse. I can't stand for very log, I can;t sit for very long, and I have burning and stabbing pains in my leg and foot. I may lose my job and my husband just told me today he is leaving me. I don't know if I should try anymore or just accept that I will be in pain and alone for the rest of my life. |
Do NOT give up!
I do not suffer from this disease, but have a relative who does. I don't have an answer to your problem, but just wanted to encourage you. Don't lose faith! We always have hope :)
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Have you read about SCS or pain pumps?
Those might be an option to look into. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum118.html http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum72.html |
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