throacic spine

[corey4433]

hello I injuryed myself oct 2011 at my job as a waitress.I have left paracentral disc extrusion at the t7andt8 with cord impingment  on the left aspect of the cord with slight ap compression and mild stenosis.I also have a disc bludge t6t7 that mildly defroming the thecal sac.This injury has took my life I had to stop working in jan due to the pain.I have seen a nero surgeon that sent me for epidural injections that didnt help I had one shot that made my pain worsre I goto a specilist in two weeks I hope he can help me Im to young to be lying on the  coach 90 percent of the time.

[corey4433]

Hi I went to the specilist he wants me to try a nerve block he said if he would do surgery it could make my pain worse,he said he could cut 2 nerves but then all around my chest and back would be numb,not sure how that would feel,he said most likey I would live with chronic back pain I didnt want to hear that.He said that we need to get my pain more managbly I said with out he said pain pills mus rexalers so I could have a better qauilty of life.Im not going to let this beat me I refuse.I did file for disbility I hope Im not denied.I will keep you posted and please keep me posted on how your feeling.I know we dont know either but if you need a ear I can listening or just someone to vent to im here I complety know how you feel.

[corey4433]

Hi,Im sorry to hear that your family dont want to listen when your hurting I dont think anyone understands what chronic back pain is like enless you have had to live with it.Im very luckey my husband has been great nd very understanding.My sister and aunt are nurses so they complety know how much a back injury can set you back.I  know I hate taking pain meds too.I have really turned to god and put this in his hands.I cant imangine feeling like this the rest of my life,I keep saying god has a plan for me I just dont know what it is yet.My kids love me being  home.I loved working I miss just having adult talks.I will keep you posted and I will put you in my prays just try to keep your head up and stay positive.

[corey4433]

Hi I goto the specilist in a couple days cant wait.Do you have cord compresion.Im not feeling any better just trying  to stay postive,and praying alot.Im sorry to hear that you are in alot of pain try to stay strong I know that can be hard.

[mizmary9]

Hi Corey, just wondering if you are feeling better?  I've had t7-t9 pain since 2007 and have had the epidural, medial branch blocks and finally the RFA that has worn off a year later.  I'm still working but it's getting harder to deal with the pain. What did the specialist say?  Hope you get some relief soon.