[Joe M]

I had a massive head injury and broke my neck in 3 places (Twice in my cervical vertebrate & once in my thoracic vertebrate.) It is only by the grace of God that I am able to walk. I find the staunch atheists on here to be very entertaining.

I wanted to start a thread and ask my fellow TBI's injuries ... WHEN (if ever) does the pain go away? It's been 4 1/2 years since my injury and I am still on a TRUCKLOAD of heavy narcotics. **Just to get relief** I am on Opana 40mg (3 times per day) and Roxicodone (4 times per day). That keeps the pain "at bay." Do any of you all who've suffered from this injury have a similar experience? If you've gone through anything similar, can I expect the pain to eventually subside? My neurosurgeon told me, in NO uncertain terms that "this pain will be with you for the rest of your life."

Now, I know damn well that a doctor **MUST** cover his a## and not make a promise that is unrealistic. I respect that. I'd just like to know if any of you have achieved success through healing, and if so, HOW DID YOU DO IT?

Thank you all!

[SmilinEyesMs305]

Is your neuro prescribing or are you seeing a pain management group? If you aren't, I feel they would be better suited to help you deal with the pain end of things. I COMPLETELY understand your need for relief, but heavy narcotics are probably going to put a wrench in your brain's healing process.

[Margarite]

I don't know. I am going on year 3 of pain and I have tried to resign myself to a lifetime of pain. It actually has helped me from having panic attacks or getting angry with docs who cannot tell me what is wrong. And finally the pain is a little less, or maybe I am coping better...
Good Luck!
God Bless!
Margarite

[Jeffrey]

7/15/11: It all Ends.

(Billboard for Harry Potter Movie)

Funny because 7/15 is my one year anniversery of my TBI (I will never need another anniversery til I get a divorce from this pain).

I'd love it to end on the 1-year date, but as has been mentioned, no one knows. Sorry to hear yours was so severe.

I would sacrifice much of what I have & gladly remain single for the rest of my life to know the answer to this $1,000,000 question most of us here wonder about.