I have spndylolisthesis in my neck and in lumbar region (don't know the numbers of the vertebrae), I am in acute pain all the time.  I am currently using Duragesic 150 mg patches (Fentynal) for 3 days and for breakthrough pain, Oxycodone 15mg by mouth one every 6 hrs.

I used the tens machine years ago when I had a lower back pain problem, but nothing as severe as this.  I was wondering if a tens machine would lower the pain enough so that I could get away from these heavy medications.

I have had this condition for 6 years and my insurance will not pay for surgery, just for more and more meds.  My neurosurgeon was so discouraged with the insurance that he more or less decided there was nothing he could do, so let me go.  Now my primary care doctor is doing his best, but doesn't really know what to do with me.

I'm just tired of being in so much pain.  Can you help with any suggestions?  Thank you, Yarnwench