Years of Pain no solid diagnosis

[jsewell]

Billy Bob,
You must listen to Maria she gives very good advice. i on the other hand have teneded to go into back surgery hoping to get back to some of the things i am used to doing., i know how you feel, although i have never been the strongest gal , i have been in pretty good shape and as i loose more and more of what i used to be able to do it is difficult, and i don't like it. I understand wanting to do it to get back to weight lifting. I know i will never get back to trail running or any kind of running, but now would like to be able to hike, which to me is a downgrade. I am dealing with a few issues right now spine wise which i certainly would like to not be dealing with.
I have an MRi coming up on the 26th and am EMg wihout a date yet and now have to deal with my body not being able to deal with a nerve pain drug, gabapentin which was doing wonders for my leg and foot. so i must stop it as i have gained like 14 pounds in less than a week and that does nothing for the person who just wants to be in good shape and get to exercise.
So keep us posted and i will do the same
judy

[Maria]

Ok I'm deleting what I wrote and just adding that it's great you have a good internist or GP. I have had some really good D.O.'s as practitioners and they can really help out quite a bit if they know their stuff re the spine and know what they're doing with manipulation. I never have gotten high velocity manip only low velocity.

I remember when I used to go the gym religiously and I was in very good shape overall except for my crappy spine. Even so it was being in good shape that I think saved me overall with all the probs I've had over all the years that I have. While I would love to return to the gym and work out like I once did I would have to say that now my goals are more realistic for me which is just to try and live as pain free as I'm able and to stay mobile. Even that is a challenge and oft times not related as much to my spine as it is to other body parts though I have to say my spine is always playing a part in there somewhere. I'm older now however and much more patient with myself than 30 years ago when all this stuff started. Whatever your situation is and whatever the problem might be I wish you the best with whatever you do or try to make things better! Maria

[housemd89]

Quite similar to me. Been off work a year, in pain for about a year and a half. Been told multiple things and had numerous scans. Eventually get told I had a protruding disc then get told "I don't think that#s the cause, we can do nothing more for you"

I know how frustrating it is, it feels as if they don't believe you.

[Billy Bob]

Originally Posted by housemd89

Quite similar to me. Been off work a year, in pain for about a year and a half. Been told multiple things and had numerous scans. Eventually get told I had a protruding disc then get told "I don't think that#s the cause, we can do nothing more for you"

I know how frustrating it is, it feels as if they don't believe you.

Luckily, they have not officially turned their backs on me. But you are totally understanding where I am coming from.

I am also lucky that anyone that really knows me, knows I wouldn't let this sideline me as I have. However most of the doctors involved here only know me after this issue started.

[Billy Bob]

Originally Posted by jsewell

Billy Bob,
You must listen to Maria she gives very good advice. i on the other hand have teneded to go into back surgery hoping to get back to some of the things i am used to doing., i know how you feel, although i have never been the strongest gal , i have been in pretty good shape and as i loose more and more of what i used to be able to do it is difficult, and i don't like it. I understand wanting to do it to get back to weight lifting. I know i will never get back to trail running or any kind of running, but now would like to be able to hike, which to me is a downgrade. I am dealing with a few issues right now spine wise which i certainly would like to not be dealing with.
I have an MRi coming up on the 26th and am EMg wihout a date yet and now have to deal with my body not being able to deal with a nerve pain drug, gabapentin which was doing wonders for my leg and foot. so i must stop it as i have gained like 14 pounds in less than a week and that does nothing for the person who just wants to be in good shape and get to exercise.
So keep us posted and i will do the same
judy

Judy,

I am so sorry to hear all of this. I do have to say though I am really glad I found all of you guys on this forum. It has helped me a lot already.

Judy as far as the down grade from hard core running to more leisurely hiking. I totally understand what you mean. While I never competed I was very very strong. And to be honest my fanaticism about lifting weights, and other physical activities I used to participate in, might be the cause of my isssues.

I hope the MRI and EMG give good rather than bad info. Best of luck and keep us posted.