Help with pain

[lupe238]

I am a 49 yr. old male who has been diagnosed so far with degenerative disc disease, sciatica, major depressive order, anxiety, PTSD, herniated discs in my lower lumbar regions and also some bulging and possibly herniated discs in my neck. My question is where can I find a doctor or doctors who will take me. I have V.A. benefits but it is getting increasingly difficult to make my appt. I, needless to say stay in real bad pain to extreme pain all the time 24/7. I have tried reasoning but that did not work. Unfortunately the only thing that helps to control the pain are drugs like vicodin , percocet and others like them. I would like to know where I can go to get help with my pain. I have been told I would need surgery but they only want people who have insurance. Can someone help me out because this pain is making me extremely irritable

[bigsissie]

I am sure that you will have your disability within six months. They should have no reason to deny you. The black cherry are not too big, not as big as some that I have taken but if you have problems with the pills they do also have a concentrated juice. I take 750 mg 2 per day. You are welcome I have many friends and family members in the service and I truly feel that there is no way we can ever truly thank you all for what you do. A thank you is the very least we can say to anyone that has served our country. Best of luck to you if you have any questions that I may be able to help with feel free to ask.

Sissie

[lupe942]

Thank you very much for your info. I have already applied for disability and it is in the works. My lawyer says it takes a long time but I have been in pain this long I guess I can wait a few more months. I will look into the black cherry extract that you mentioned because the pills that are supposed to help with arthritis and inflammation look like Horse pills to me. Thank you also for thanking me about my service, I was beginning to think like the brave soldiers in Vietnam felt when they came home. They have never truly been thanked enough.

[bigsissie]

I am not sure about the v.a. or insurance. Is is possible for you to get on disability or medicaid?  At the point you are at nothing will really help outside of surgery that can cause complications down the road. You can go to a pain specialist and get shots to help with the pain but they do not work for everyone. There are also therapies that can help like traction, chiropractic adjustments. ect. Also I am sure you have a lot of inflammation in the damaged areas and arthritis. I take black cherry extract for the arthritis/inflammation and it works wonderfully. You also do not have to worry about the drawbacks like stomach problems. I hope some of this was at least helpful. The constant pain *****. I know how you feel unfortunately.  I hope you get relief soon. Best wishes and Thank you for your service.

Sissie