Sorry you are having these back issues. None of it is fun. I have had two cervical fussions. I was an artist working under a magnafier for 30 years. I ruined my cervical spine. My ankles gave way with another degenerative condition, so top and bottom are not working right. I could not go back to work in that condition. I do hope you can find something good to do work wise. I can't tell you how much I miss my business, travel, the excitement of having my own business. Working is a joy, I never did get over that not working part. I still want to badly. ginnie

It is just so nice to filnally find a place where someone has an idea of what I experience everyday painwise. Thank you for your encouraging words.

Yes, that is why I stayed with Neuro Talk. Here at least people do understand the real issues of medical trauma. Our daily lives are drastically changed. I sure hope you do not have to have surgery on your back. I never thought I would have to have a second one. I am also worried about another surgery on my neck. C1-2 and t1-2 don't always feel so good. I come back here for that compassion and understanding as often as I can. I hope this day finds you with less pain. ginnie