Originally Posted by
squirrley 
Mis I feel for you whole heartedly! I have severe back problems too. Not enough somas in the world sometimes. I had 2 disks fused a year ago in my neck, and my last disk is also leaking and need surgery. I had facet joint injections last year, I thought I was going to die from those, but essentially it was a test and they then BURNED my nerves off in my back. After about 6 grand paying out of pocket (even after insurance) it was temporary.
Ive heard cortisone shots help, but also a temp measure. Ive had the cupping done, and that has helped immensely. There wasnt a THING I could do to help relieve my back pain other than seeing the chinese woman. Back surgery is next. Ive found at home, to take warm baths, heating pads and elevating my legs. It takes the pressure of my spine.
Gawd I feel for you sweetie, and I hope you feel better soon. Its why I live on my somas...its the only mental thing that keeps me from putting myself 6 feet under too!
Hang in there honey! Im sure youre well aware of what not to do and how not to aggrivate more. Just keep down, to keep the swelling down. I know how hard that is too.
My prayers are with you Mis!
wow. you're in a worse spot than me girl. i feel for YOU. omg.
i've tried soma's but they don't do anything to me. none of those pills really stops the pain it just makes you high. i can't handle pills. perhaps if they were to actually ease the pain that would be okay.
anyway, i'm starting to think that something is broken or something else is going on. this pain is really bad. i've had really bad back pain before but this is something else. it feels inflamed. like it's on fire.
i'm gonna have my friend practice her acupuncture on me today i think. that usually helps...
i'm really trying to be positive. really really trying.
anyway squirrley, two neck fusions? that is crazy. i hear fusions are incredibly painful.