[easygoing54]

Hi everyone l am a chronic pain patient and six month ago my Dr took me off all my meds and put me on tramadol.i had been on opana er for three years fentanyl before that.i am so miserable I wish I would die and leave this pain behind.i am on disability but no one wants to help.i also have hep-c and have been drinking heavy to make it. I know the alcohol is killing me but I don't care.

[easygoing54]

I was told I need back surgery or I will be in a wheelchair in about 5years.i am lost and scared my regular Dr is helping fight this but I feel lost.

[easygoing54]

I have bad pain in my back and both legs.my neurologist says my medcaid don't want to pay he has already set my up for surgery but can't get approved alif surgery.which is anterior lumbar interbody fusion. I had a discogram emg MRI.I quit I want to die the pain is unbearable.

[easygoing54]

To everyone reading this I just want to say when I said I wanted to die was just a poor choice of words for how bad I feel. I have been fighting this for the last 5 years. Physical therapy tens unit shots in my back. I would just like to be able to sleep normally and at least not end up in a wheelchair. My legs have been getting weaker every year. Thanks for listening...Gary��

[jk2833]

Originally Posted by easygoing54

I was told I need back surgery or I will be in a wheelchair in about 5years.i am lost and scared my regular Dr is helping fight this but I feel lost.

I was told the same that was ten years ago, yes I use two sticks and occasionally get pushed in a wheelchair but keep going, your stronger than you think

Take care
J

[jk2833]

Originally Posted by easygoing54

To everyone reading this I just want to say when I said I wanted to die was just a poor choice of words for how bad I feel. I have been fighting this for the last 5 years. Physical therapy tens unit shots in my back. I would just like to be able to sleep normally and at least not end up in a wheelchair. My legs have been getting weaker every year. Thanks for listening...Gary��

Hi again I'm not going to lie I think about this everyday it's just too much most days but then you may have an hour, a day, a few days when thongs are bareable and you look around at what you have and how lucky you are.
I think it's a constant battle yes it's a physical condition but mentally well that's another story, the guilt, the anger and the depression can all pile up.
Your not alone its over ten years for me now and so many of us are in the same position.
Take care
J

[Imaworrywart]

I'm so sorry you are having a time of it. I'm new to chronic pain and mine isn't in the league of some of you. I just want to say, I care.....and I do.

[thickntired]

I can't believe they took you off your meds! Tramadol helps me as much as skittles. All these yahoos pill seeking have made people in real pain look suspicion. I don't want to upset you, but my doctor said back surgery has a 50/50 chance of reducing pain. Then steroid shots can cause major bone density problems. Like that's going to help when your spine is compromised. So, staying on pain meds can be a safe choice. Also, oxycontin doesn't have all the aspirin which can destroy you liver, but yahoos pill seek those most of all.

[~Christina]

Did your Doctor ever refer you to a Pain clinic ? They are very strict about how many they will give you per month and what klinds and they usually drug test monthly to mak sure you are taking it and not selling .. yeah I know stupid , but people do weasel into pain clinics and they do get weeded out.

Im sorry your in such horrible pain

Personally I would try that first before a surgery.

[Mrs Justice]

I am new and I have been scanning over every thread here and I feel something everyday also, pain or fear or mind stuff....Ugh just want to feel like myself again

[Pierro]

Originally Posted by easygoing54

Hi everyone l am a chronic pain patient and six month ago my Dr took me off all my meds and put me on tramadol.i had been on opana er for three years fentanyl before that.i am so miserable I wish I would die and leave this pain behind.i am on disability but no one wants to help.i also have hep-c and have been drinking heavy to make it. I know the alcohol is killing me but I don't care.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I was on tramadol too for a long time but I did not find it any good.No wonder you are feeling miserable, you have every right to feel that way. Dont beat yourself up about feeling bad. I am sorry I have no words of wisdom for you only that I hope that you get the treatment you deserve.

Best wishes