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Monday, November, 30, 2009
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Eunique28

Eunique28

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My only joy in life is my children.
posted 10/28/2008, comments (0)

Need advice on a possible medication switch........

I am on a 75 mcg pain patch (fentanyl)  and I am So tired and depressed all the time. I was wondering if Oxycontin or another drug would be better for me seeing as how I have a husband and 2 year old daughter to care for everyday??? Any suggestions would be great!  Thanx
denabrown

denabrown

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born with 5 curves in spine unknown till onset of pain l985
posted 09/14/2008, comments (0)

Open the Door to My Life

My Mother wanted a ballerina, a graceful, poised girl and after I was rejected from tap dance, balllet classes (she dances like an elephant), swim lessons I became the reject shut up in her room called clumsy, pigeon-toed and stupid because I couldn't learn.  I became an epithet, a curse word.  In 1986 I found out I had progressive... Read moreChevron
Chuck Weinblatt

Chuck Weinblatt

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Retired university administrator and published author
posted 08/29/2008, comments (0)

Jacob's Courage: A Holocaust Love Story

Greetings.  I am the author of an epic novel of historical fiction, Jacob's Courage: A Holocaust Love Story.  Jacob's Courage (Mazo Publishers, ISBN 978-965-7344-24-8) is sold through Amazon, Target, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Powell's and many other fine bookstores.  The distributor in the United States is Ingram; Gardners and... Read moreChevron
jketzer

jketzer

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32 year old Systems Analyst in chronic pain!
posted 04/18/2008, comments (22)

I'm 31 and they want to implant a spinal nerve stimulator??!!??

I am new to this website, and finally got the courage to discuss my story with everyone. I am 31 years old and have been living with back pain since I was about 17 years old.  In October of 2000 I had a laminectomy/disectomy done at L5-S1 to correct a herniated disc that had grown around my nerve and caused extreme pain/numbness to my... Read moreChevron
Raven Star
posted 04/10/2008, comments (6)

Sacroiliitis

Sacroiliitis: The sacroiliac joints (SI joints) connect the spine to the pelvis and lower skeleton. These joints provide minimal movement; approximately two to four millimeters with weight bearing activity, unlike that of the hip or knee. The SI joint's main function is to provide shock absorption for the spine through a gliding-type motion.... Read moreChevron
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