I really appreciate all the input you guys have given me!

I saw the spine doc yesterday. An Xray showed that my fusion is okay. I will need another MRI to determine the condition of my nerves and whether or not I still have a fluid build up.

We are heading to Arizona for a couple of months so I am going to wait until we return to do another one. Having the fluid asperated didn't make all that much difference anyway.

I'm back on antidepressants and gained 10 pounds in two weeks! I hate that side effect. I eat anything that can't out run me.

Thanks again for the support. Since my step daughters suicide in 2003 my depression has been awful. At times OI just want to give up and join her. I get so weary of the constant pain.

Your encouragement has helped me to pull through.

Pam

Thanks for letting us know how you are doing. We do understand that all you have been threw has been awful. No parent should have to go threw all this. I do hope and pray things get better for you. Maybe being gone for awhile will be good. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love,
Billie

Pam,

Please try to have a wonderful relaxing time in Arizona. If you're driving there, take lots of rest stops to get out of the car. That driving is never good for my back! Relax as much as you can, and hopefully the pain will subside some. Glad to hear your fusion is still OK, and sorry about the antidepressant side effects. Is there another one you could take instead? Check in every now and then and let us know how you're doing!

Kay

Hang in there Pam! we are all thinking and praying for you mate i am an L4-S1 success story, the surgeons can get it right and you will be pain free one day, don't let it beat you buddy, i know the thoughts and i know what your going through as i almost to gave in , but i hung in there and now i am pain free, my thoughts are with you , please don't give up!!

Michael