Re: chronic back pain

On Jul 26, 6:50 am, "obiem...@xxxxxxxxx" <obiem...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I would like to get some advice. I have been suffering with chronic
back pain for about 7 years now. It seemed to arise overnight.. I
have been told that I have degenerative discs, some arthritis in
spine, and multiple bulging discs, a couple herniated. I am so
frustrated with the docs. I have had many injections, a discogram
done by a ruthless torturer, who then told me to see a shrink because
a wrote him a letter telling him I was not happy with his treatment of
me. I am now seeing pain management that seems better, but now the
doc is prescribing Topomax, but doesnt tell me of any side effects
other than drowsiness, but when I searced it on web, wow. Has anyone
taken this med? does it help? Also any support would be appreciated.

ohhh a discogram -- that's the worst...
that's where they stick a needle into your disk space to "recreate the
pain" so they'll know for sure which discs are bothering you. It's
usually done before surgery. I'm surprised they did that only to not
operate. I couldn't imagine anyone giving that test painlessly.
Never tried that med. Im' also surprised if you're not on something
stronger. Hope u r..
goodlluc

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