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ballardgirl

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26. I had this for many months

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 02:58 PM

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and finally went through an MRI or some such thing, which cleared me for the shots. Those did nothing for me so I saw a spinal surgeon. He was able to diagnose spinal arthritis using just an x-ray. Anyhoo, I always swore I would never have back surgery but they were able to scrape the bone that was pressing on the sciatic nerve. The surgeon said it often does not work, but it did for me!!! Doing gentle yoga for lower back keeps me in shape, and I have not had a flare-up in over 10 years.
I hope they can get you fixed up. That pain is the worst.

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Sending you kind thoughts and hope you get relief asap ❤️ MLAA Thursday #1

Thanks, MLAA. LuckyCharms Thursday #2

My husband use to say that he was a burden and I said I was just protecting my investment because I wanted him MLAA Thursday #3

Your husband has/had... LuckyCharms Thursday #4

I understand your frustration. I feel so badly for you and hope you get some relief soon. LoisB Thursday #5

Thanks, Lois... LuckyCharms Thursday #6

Thank you. Yes, but not as debilitating as yours. LoisB Thursday #13

Oh, LuckyCharms. I am so sorry this is happening to you. debm55 Thursday #7

Thanks Deb... LuckyCharms Thursday #8

I'm so sorry for your pain. Trueblue Texan Thursday #9

Thanks a lot, Texan. LuckyCharms Thursday #11

Perhaps you need a referral to a pain clinic. Lars39 Thursday #10

I got referred to one not too long ago... LuckyCharms Thursday #12

Good grief! Lars39 Thursday #14

Do you have any "Medical Transport" companies around you? Marie Marie Thursday #15

Thanks a lot for this, Marie Marie. LuckyCharms Saturday #54

back pain sucks. i'm officially 'fix 1 thing, something else breaks' yrs old now. mopinko Thursday #16

Chronic pain is a pain in the ass Bayard Thursday #17

Yes... LuckyCharms Friday #18

Has your doctor suggested an epidural? Bayard Friday #20

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You might want to check with your primary care doc to see if their practice does home visits. Fla Dem Friday #23

Dang, Lucky, you've already had more than your share of pain. quaint Friday #24

Sorry to read about your suffering LuckyCharms CountAllVotes Friday #25

I hope you get your meds back soon! LuckyCharms Saturday #49

I had this for many months ballardgirl Friday #26

At fhe hospital now. Prednisone and Dilaudid. LuckyCharms Friday #27

Well glad you finally got some medical attention, Fla Dem Friday #28

Yikes! Your abdominal surgery sounds like no fun! LuckyCharms Friday #30

Hope you got a good night sleep!!!! Fla Dem Saturday #45

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"No Kings" is in your heart, so you're there. Harker Friday #32

Yes, we will all be OK, Harker. LuckyCharms Friday #33

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You are always okay, but pain-free would be much better 😃 Clouds Passing Saturday #56