I'm 33 and self employed. About 2 years ago I began having a slight pain down my left leg. A year later a MRI showed that I have degeneration in levels L2 to S1, the worst being L5/S1. Now in the 2nd year I have terrible pain in my left leg and another level showing the same signs my leg did just two years ago L2/L3. I know what to expect, but am scared of what is to come.
I used to be very competitive in triatholons, soccer, etc and now a walk to the mailbox w/o meds is a challenge. It is hard to give up old habits.
With 4 children I have to support, I am in a real pickle. I am real careful with pain meds, I try to go 1-2 days a week w/o them to keep my body from building a large tolerance. The opiates seem to work best, but even with them I have considerable pain.
Not sure where to go. I've seen doctors and everyone has a different opinion. Any suggestions?
2007-05-22
04:30:18
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JotaBravo
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Pain & Pain Management