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Hi everyone,

I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I have been suffering with chronic back pain and neuropathic pain for over 5 years. As far as I know, the problems are congential. I had a bilateral Laminectomy, Foraminotomy and Discectomy at L5-S1 in June 2007.
I still suffer from chronic pain and nerve pain down all extremities, and have weakness in my left leg and occasionally in hands.

Hope to meet some people dealing with the same problems.

Hello Jack and welcome to Neuro Talk. You have come to a good place to post questions concerns or worries you may have concerning your back and pain issues. Do not hesitate in posting, folks here are real helpful and kind. Here is a link to the spinal forum http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Explore the whole site there are other forums dealing with pain and other symptoms you may be having, again welcome to NT

welcome to neurotalk ... there are lots of friendly and supportive people here so jump right in and start posting ... should you need help, don't hesitate to ask someone ... we are here to help ... again ...
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Hi Jack, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is a great place to hang out with many nice and very helpful people here. :)

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Jack..I am also chronic pain...since 2004. Recently had a surgery which has finally given me some relief, enough that I can get along with oral pain meds. I was told by the surgeon, it won't last forever...but getting a break, even a brief one is a blessing.

when the pain was helped by meds...my only other recorse was music!

Hi Jack and welcome to NeuroTalk! I see you've already been given some great starting points so join right in and let us know if you have any questions. So glad you've joined us here!