Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease

In Pain:

I just thought I would take a moment to tell you how unreal the "Pain Specialist" field is getting, thanks in part to people who abuse opiates  (Narcotics). I am so tired literally and figurativly about my Chronic Spine Pain. I have had 22- YES ...spine surgeries that where ALL needed. I must tell you though, surgery is NOT always the answer. Always get a Orthopaedic surgeon and Neurosurgeons opinion and More. If two agree and explain it to you well, then do what you think is right. I have the luxury or not for knowing to much since I worked in Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery Research and as a Professional Pharmaceutical Representitive before I came disabled in 1994 officially. My College degree is in Pharmacology and Biology. Now you understand when I see a physician I ask questions and sometimes ALL I do is make matters worst. They really do NOT want you to understand everything, I do NOT care what they say. I've been down this road SO MANY times I want to shoot the terrible physicians that have NO compassion. Who made it this way is mostly do to addicts going to the E.R. and faking back problems! Dr. Augusta White wrote in his book "Oh My Aching Back" that the worst place for someone in spine pain is the E.R. (BOY was he right!).

Well, I can no longer sit anymore and really give any more information, but I will try later when I feel better. Hope All of you hang in there and Keep a sense of Humor.

Sincerely, IN CHRONIC PAIN, ELLIOT