Dealing with Chronic Low Back Pain for 15 Years

See a neurologist they r the best Dr to get for spine n neck problems

Would you mind if we private message? I would like to she my story with you in length. Short version: I have had lower back pain since 1991. I also have chronic neck pain since the late 80's, but diagnosed disc problems in 2015. I have a host of other problems that contribute to my back pain. I have had pain specialists and spine specialists. My sister is a brain aneurysm survivor. Her 11th Annieversary is this Sept. So, I can relate somewhat to your TBI. I'm short on time right now to explain further. I am very willing to tell you more of my experiences if you would like. My spine specialist has done way more for me than any of my other pain specialists. It would not hurt to at least get an evaluation. That all being said, only you know your body and how much you are able to take on at once. Do what you think is best for your brain. You can mend a back, but you cannot fix further damage to your brain. Protect your brain first. 🙏 💜

Hi Tina! So my mom has chronic nerve pain due to surgery and she got a stimulator (she’s had two and is on her third) and they work really well for her. She takes five different narcotics for her pain and when she got her first stimulator it worked wonders. Then the batteries died and the insurance company wouldn’t cover to replace them. Then she got another one two years ago and it moved off her spin so it stopped working. (Turns out the company lied on their clinical testing results). So she just got a new one that’s made specifically for nerve pain and she had it put in last week. So far so good! So, I’d recommend seeing a spine specialist maybe and also get that head looked at!

I understand. I decided to switch to alternative medicine. Weaned of pills got quality of life back until now need dbs but Rick Simpson oil ect helps my back, dystonia, stress,nausea ect ect ect. Good luck

Before they’ll put in a spinal cord stimulator, they try you in a temporary one to see if it works. If it does, they’ll proceed. If not, no harm no foul. Worth looking into!

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Before I got diagnosed I felt like the prescription pills I was on weren't helping good enough so I chose to alternative medicine. I used mainly Rick Simpson oil but also other thc products and weaned off klonopin, soma and also my pain medicine. I lost weight, got in shape, quit smoking and totally changed my lifestyle. But then had super stressful events, lost quality of life and serious problems keeping on weight, horrible pain and problems eating ect so I'm back on pain meds usually only if I'm going to chew or super long walks. It's been getting harder since now I'm told I need dbs but all alternative medicine is the ONLY way I get functional quality of life. This is just my personal experience you should always consult Dr's ect. I'm hoping someone on my medical will give me klonopin back, treatment calms tremors ect, then I can pull myself together and get healthy as I can if I'm candidate for dbs. Personally I hate all pills and would prefer just alternative meds. Also I take ketamine which helps with mood and pain. From my research ketamine can help ppl get off pain meds.