Seems like it never ends.

[barry581]

I have multiple health issues, which causes me to live with a good deal of pain on a daily basis. I've lived with it so long, it truly is my normal. A couple months ago I started having pain down my right butt cheek, then down to almost my knee, both sitting and standing. About a month ago, it strated down the left side too. My pain Doc ordered an MRI on my lower back. Got the results today, I have two herniated discs, between L3-L4, and L4-L5. I go see him tomorrow for an epidural, if that doesn't work, referral to a neurosurgeon.

I know Lab board MOJO does great things for the dogs, maybe it could creep over to the human side for a change!!!

[smartrock]

There's plenty of mojo to spread around!!! One of my kids is a line cook in NYC and has back pain quite frequently. I don't know if you're on your feet all day cooking- isn't that your profession? I know it can be miserable. Mucho mojo to you!

[SunDance]

Oh geez...back pain is horrible. Many good thoughts that the epi will take care of you!

[ChoppersDad]

Good luck with the epidural. Sending mojo. Pain go away for Barry... Poof!

[Maxx&Emma]

Sending you tons of good thoughts! The epidurals are great but unfortunately they never lasted long enough for me. I know you will make out just fine if you do need the surgery, it really is not a bad surgery and the recovery is a breeze! I have had several repaired, unfortunately herniated discs were only a small part of my spinal issues and I had a complete fusion done last year. That was an awful surgery, the pain from recovery, PT and pretty much everything, (including breathing!) was excruciating. If I had the choice to do it over again I just don't think I would.

If you have any questions please feel free to PM me, I will do anything I can to help you out. You can even send Sophie and Bruce here while you recover!!

[POPTOP]

Definitely sending lots of mojo and prayers that the epidural will give you relief. Back pain is horrible. I've been pestered by it for years.

[Jollymolly]

Oh Barry I am so sorry to read this. Sending major mojo your way. Please keep us posted. I really hope they can find a soultion that is not dibilitating. It really dosent matter what caused it but I am sure your AS played a role. Hope you have a good DR.

Keeping you in my thoughts

[Mollysmomma]

I really hope the epidural works, and you will be feeling much better real soon!

[barry581]

Thanks everyone. I've back pain, from the lower back all the way up to my neck pretty much since I was 17 (40 years ago). The last 4 or 5 months has been on a whole new level of pain. I'm on my feet 5 hours a day at work, and by the end of a shift I'm in a lot of pain. The problem now is how it radiates down my legs, the right leg being a whole lot worse that the left. Sitting really isn't much better, after 10 minutes driving I'm in excruciating pain down my legs. I took Bruce to Rally class tonight, and didn't think I was going to make it without stopping, on 45 minute drive. The worst part, the same day I had the MRI on back I also had one on my right shoulder, that doc thinks I have a torn rotator cuff. I'm almost afraid to make that follow up appointment. I swear every day is a new adventure into the pain cave.

[JC001]

Mojo plus thoughts and prayers heading your way.