I have been living with chronic neck pain, chronic hemiplegic migraines, and constant back pain for over two years. I  am diagnosed with two ruptured discs in my cervical spine in the c-4, c-5 and c-5 and c-6 area,   somedays the pain is so bad that I cant even move my neck, or raise my head off my pillow.  I have suffered with migraines since I was 27 and am now 48 years old.  I go to a chronic pain management dr. once a month, I have chosen to not do surgery to replace discs in my spine because one of my best friends had the surgery done last year, and is not experiencing more pain than before her surgery.  I have days when I cant even feel my fingers and the tingling in my hands is just like when your foot is asleep..  I understand the postings that I read here about people not understanding what you are going through, I feel it each and everyday.  All I want is to make it through everyday in as little pain as possible, therefore I have to take pain medication daily to take the edge off, but I am never out of pain, ever.. I work a full time job because my husband is disabled with a heart condition, and is awaiting disability, for two years now.  I know that the government in the united states, takes their time when someone is disabled to give them benefits, if they get them at all.  I guess thats why I keep going each and everyday because I just cant sit around and feel sorry for myself, because of how I feel when I see my husband each day suffer with his condition, he is very supportive with me and my condition, and helps me keep positive about my health.  I am a very lucky woman for having the support system that I have..  I have a wonderful doctor who has been my doctor for the last two years.  Although I am having trouble with filling my pain medication prescription due to the oxycodone recall and shortage.  I lean on my faith to get me through my days and know that someday I will be pain free.