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[ Home ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followups ] [ FAQ ] [ Back to Messages ] Message Posted by John V on October 27, 2000 at 11:27:11: Sorry to hear about all the problems you are having. Welcome to the club. When I had my first lumbar fusion (l5-s1), I was told that I used to have 28 guys on my team. Now I only had 26 guys. Everytime you have a fusion, you are weakening you spine a little more. It is kind of like dominos. When one falls, you can start a chain reaction. Eventually you have to stop it. I have had 5 fusions and a couple laminectomys. I think I am going for my final one this month. Fusions might be the answer at first, but as time goes on, you have to look at different ways to treat your pain. Maybe you should suggest Methadone to your pain doc. I used to take Lorcet#10, Percocet, Percodan, Meperdine, Effexor, Elavil, and so many more that I can't remember. When I was put on Methadone, I finally found some pain relief. It has been the best medicine for pain that I have taken since all this BS started back in 1981. Yes, you will get dependent on it, but just like a diabetic needs his insulin. So what, as long as you can function reasonable normal. I have tried the patches and all they did was give me a queasy stomach. My address is deepsea@usa.com. Write to me if you need any more info. I will be glad to try and help. Take care and good luck, John V Follow Ups Post a Followup If you post a followup: Please review our message board guidelines. Please keep messages on topic. Advertising messages are not permitted on this board. Please report any violations to webmaster@healthboards.com Name: E-Mail (optional): please note: your e-mail address will be visible for others to see. Subject: Message: (add your reply here) : Sorry to hear about all the problems you are having. Welcome to the club. : When I had my first lumbar fusion (l5-s1), I was told that I used to have 28 guys on my team. Now I only had 26 guys. Everytime you have a fusion, you are weakening you spine a little more. It is kind of like dominos. When one falls, you can start a chain reaction. Eventually you have to stop it. : I have had 5 fusions and a couple laminectomys. I think I am going for my final one this month. Fusions might be the answer at first, but as time goes on, you have to look at different ways to treat your pain. : Maybe you should suggest Methadone to your pain doc. I used to take Lorcet#10, Percocet, Percodan, Meperdine, Effexor, Elavil, and so many more that I can't remember. When I was put on Methadone, I finally found some pain relief. It has been the best medicine for pain that I have taken since all this BS started back in 1981. Yes, you will get dependent on it, but just like a diabetic needs his insulin. So what, as long as you can function reasonable normal. : I have tried the patches and all they did was give me a queasy stomach. : My address is deepsea@usa.com. Write to me if you need any more info. I will be glad to try and help. : Take care and good luck, : John V Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Note: The moderator has the right to delete any message deemed inappropiate for this board. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards. Reminder - No ad messages permitted!

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