Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi ! My name is nne. I am 23 yrs old and have been in chronic pain since I was 15. I am currently on the duragesic patches and absolutely LOVE them. At least until recently....they are making me nauseated lately. However, they have done WONDERS on my pain! I just wanted to say hi and introduce myself and my pain, since we are both 'young' and in pain. (Don't you feel much older than in your 20's?? I know I do!) I broke my back in a gymnastics accident when I was 15. I fractured 2 (maybe more) vertebrae, however, thought it was 'just a strain' so I continued to compete and work out for a few months before I finally saw a doc. By then the doc said I really had no choice but to have surgery. (now I know he was wrong...and I have a law suit against him; for proceeding with sx too soon and performing the sx wrong) Anyway, I have had 4 spinal fusions and I have 9 vertebrae fused (T5-L1) with all the 'good and wonderful' titanium rods and screws. Anyway, please know that I am here to support you in anyway I can. I can understand how hard it is to be so young and in so much pain. (not that pain is easy at any age!!!) Thoughts and prayers, nne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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