Hi Rose,
For a first time poster - you are doing great. This is a site in which we try to empower those suffering from chronic back pain with knowledge so they can make more informed decisions with their physicians. And we also try to offer an "ear" to those frustrated with their ongoing spine problems.
You are not alone with the symptoms you describe above. Unfortunately, many of us here have lived it or currently living it. This is a great place to unload and receive support from those who really know what living with a spine problem is like.
It looks like you have excellent advice from the previous posters on this thread. A question that I have for you is: What is your doctor(s) telling you in regards to the cause to your ongoing pain issues? Are they saying it is from a disc or some sort of "failed back syndrome" vs something else?
Another good place to start researching answers for your back is to obtain the most current diagnostic reports (MRI, CT, Discogram, X-ray) and compare to what your doctors are telling you. This will help give you some direction and focus for researching / problem solving what is going on.
I hope you are able to get your pain under control soon.
Sending less pain / pain free vibes,
Poncho
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