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@Emelia8

Hi Em

I'm glad things are improving for you - that has to be a good thing.

Yes - I am much better than I was last year - today I was at the pain clinic where I am treated well - they have given me some different ointment for the arthritis in my shoulder - people use it for post hepatic pain - now they are trying it for people with arthritic pain - so far so good.

I know there are people who feel they will try anything for pain relief - I have been though it for a long time and I still research the internet - there are many things I would not do - that's true.

I remember that you had a spinal fusion - I am hoping that was helpful -

Sweet thoughts

Owlunar💞

Thanks @Faith-and-Hope 💝

Yes @Owlunar2 I totally get it, the search of relief for severe constant pain. It is exhausting and really gets you down. I am sorry you are still searching.

I feel so fortunate in that yes, my double (3 level) spinal fusion has been a success. Of course its not perfect and I still experience some pain. But it is mild, certainly not severe as it had been. And I no longer need any of the heavy duty pain relief or nerve pain medications. Just some occasional anti inflams or paracetamol is enough. I have my life back and I am very grateful. Many go through these surgeries with little or limited improvement, and often regret it. But I dont. 😊

Hope you had a lovely birthday @Emelia8 🎉🎂🥳🎊🤗💜🌺

Thanks @Former-Member

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Happy Birthday @Captain24 and @Former-Member

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Happy Birthday @Captain24 and @Former-Member I hope you both enjoy your day and have a very good year

@Emelia8

Hi Em

I am so glad your spinal fusion has brought about a good result - I understand not perfect - but still an improvement - 3 levels too - that's a big deal.

My shoulder isn't likely to improve - further surgery is contraindicated and I am agreeable about that. I have something called Transcutaneous Radio Frequency Pulse Therapy every few weeks and this seems to help - and now I am trying this new cream - so far so good.

I have a good team - I was a good move to get out of the public system and into the private system. I have medication that gives pretty good relief and an attitude that certainly helps.

Managing chronic pain means I have to accept the pain sometimes - and my life seems to be planned around it - however - considering the past - this is an improvement.

Thanks Em

All the best

Owlunar