i got the freedom disc

[treylos]

Well it's been a few years since my surgery. my back doesn't hurt as bad as it Did before the surgery. I wish the doctors could have done a better breakdown of my back problems and what all was causing my pain. Only after the surgery I realize now I was feeling a few different pains as a whole before the surgery. The disc replacement Did get rid of a huge part of the pain. I still have the pain on my right side. Like a needle sticking me. Doctor says it's my " facet" joints. I still take pain medicine. I hate every f-ing thing about pain medicine. I DON'T WANT TO TAKE IT. doctor says exercise to help build muscle stronger, I've done automotive collision work all my life. It's pretty labor intensive, I Love playing baseball and doing anything that can be done outside. I think I have fairly strong muscles in my back. But I still hurt!

[jsewell]

I'm sorry you are still in enough pain to need pain meds. I have had several surgeries on all 3 parts of my spine and am still in pain as well. Some in my neck down to my shoulder blade and some in my lower back. when i do skip a dose of pain meds i am hurting pretty bad so i know i still need them and would very much love to be rid of them for good.
judy