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BL       02/15/05 05:45 AM Edit Reply Quote TommyNY Reged: 04/29/04 Posts: 1530 I am sorry that you have to go through this. I have seen my father suffer from a degenerative back for almost 20 years now. He had back surgery for herniated discs in 1981 and was ok until 1987 when he was struck by an automobile while crossing the street. At the time he was only 39 years old. He has not worked since the accident and is on SSI benefits. The '87 accident ruptured discs in his neck (he had sugery for that) and reinjured the operated discs from 1981. Also from the accident he has an arthritic knee and ner ve damage. His nerve damage is so bad in his hands that he does not have feeling in his index finger and middle finger. Quite honestly I don't know how the man lives with the pain. I think you get used to it for awhile. He never takes any anti-inflammatories or even goes to thereapy. One thing he swears he will never do is go under the knife. He feels back surgery is useless. I wish I could give you words of comfort. I see my father and I see a remarkable man who is one tough SOB. Just remember the mind plays a powerful role in pain. I think somehow my dad has not allowed the pain to control his life. Keep doing what you're doing, go to the therapy and believe in yourself. -------------------- Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Back from the doctor BL 02/14/05 07:54 AM BL and Gayla Bevvy 02/16/05 04:47 PM Rez: Thank you sweet Bevvy !!!!! nt gigi 02/16/05 08:12 PM Thank you, Bevrs! ---nt--- BL 02/16/05 06:01 PM Re: Back from the doctor melitami 02/15/05 08:21 AM BL TommyNY 02/15/05 05:45 AM Tommy BL 02/15/05 06:12 AM Re: Tommy TommyNY 02/15/05 06:29 AM Re: Back from the doctor Sara-Sage 02/15/05 04:07 AM Tina BL 02/15/05 06:16 AM Re: Tina Sara-Sage 02/15/05 08:47 AM Re: Back from the doctor MissS 02/14/05 09:23 PM Terri BL 02/15/05 06:24 AM beaglelover.............. MissS 02/15/05 07:19 AM Terri BL 02/15/05 12:37 PM beaglelover................. MissS 02/15/05 03:04 PM Terri (again) BL 02/15/05 03:15 PM Hi, bl! MissS 02/15/05 04:25 PM Re: Hi, bl! (terri) BL 02/15/05 04:53 PM to bl MissS 02/15/05 08:38 PM Terri BL 02/16/05 06:31 AM to bl............ MissS 02/16/05 10:08 AM Terri BL 02/16/05 01:56 PM to beaglelover MissS 02/16/05 04:44 PM Good morning, Terri BL 02/17/05 06:05 AM Hi bl! MissS 02/17/05 07:09 AM Ohhhhh! BL 02/17/05 07:33 AM Can I go with you, bl? MissS 02/17/05 07:38 AM Ahhh, wish you could join me! I'll let you know what I find---nt-- BL 02/17/05 08:04 AM Buttin in...... barbie 02/17/05 06:33 AM Anyone familiar with Mobic? BL 02/16/05 06:44 AM Re:Sorry, butting in here gigi 02/16/05 08:40 PM Gayla! MissS 02/16/05 10:12 PM Re: Back from the doctor gigi 02/14/05 09:39 PM Gayla BL 02/15/05 06:26 AM Re:BL honey,,, gigi 02/16/05 09:53 AM Re:BL honey,,,(for Gayla) BL 02/16/05 02:11 PM Gayla, I forgot to ask you something BL 02/16/05 02:51 PM Re: Gayla, I forgot to ask you something gigi 02/16/05 08:16 PM Re: Back from the doctor LittleLisa 02/14/05 04:21 PM Thanks to all of you BL 02/15/05 06:41 AM BL Snow for Sarala 02/15/05 09:48 AM This is hard... ecmmbm 02/15/05 08:42 AM Can you try... Linz 02/15/05 06:50 AM Re: Back from the doctor barbie 02/14/05 04:12 PM Barbie BL 02/14/05 05:16 PM Re: Back from the doctor daliatree 02/14/05 12:06 PM Anyone heard of the McKenzie method of physical therapy? BL 02/14/05 02:51 PM You poor thing! Nelly 02/14/05 10:48 AM hugs BL n/t cailin 02/14/05 12:05 PM Re: Back from the doctor heather7476 02/14/05 10:06 AM Re: Back from the doctor Tissy 02/14/05 09:51 AM Aww, happy and sad to hear your news, BL! Jennifer Rose 02/14/05 09:24 AM Talk about mixed emotions! Lana_Marie 02/14/05 09:27 AM Re: Back from the doctor Angela E. 02/14/05 08:11 AM Re: Back from the doctor michele 02/14/05 08:32 AM

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