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Hi ~ I'm a chronic painer and have been for 26 years, so I can see both sides.
Do both of you work outside the home? If he is the only one working, then perhaps I can see why he works all those hours -- NO ONE can make it on one paycheck anymore, unless they do work overtime!!! Granted, it's hurting his spine to do this -- but undoubtedly he's thinking of his family. Personally, I don't know how he stands the pain. Does he take any pain meds?
If you DO work outside the home, then I don't see why he's working all these hours, unless your debt is unusually high. Still, he shouldn't be working that much - he's going to do more damage to his already messed up spine. He's going to have to slow down and back off on the hours. It's taking it's toll.
I really don't know what else to tell you. I'm disabled now due to having had 2 open surgeries that failed. And that pain that's going down his leg is sciatica -- I've had that for 26 years and it's VERY painful!! So unless he wants to end up disabled, he's going to have to slow down some - one of these days, he's going to BEG you to take him to the hospital cause the pain will be just too much for him. Have him see a pain management doctor - they can give him more options for pain relief. Best of luck and God bless. Hugs, Lee
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