Re: Pain is getting worse and I may have to give up my job.

[Guest guest]

I've gone back to my pain management team for a new evaluation but they don't

seem interested in offering new solutions.  But I am probably going to go to

there class which consists of p/t and group counseling.  Maybe I can get some

new help/resources there. 

I would like to get some opinions outside of my managed care program but that

means I would have to pay for it.  I find my HMO to be very mediocre and

lackluster. 

I've tried a long list of medications and have been on a good combination of

morphine sulfate for long acting, vicodin for break through, methocarbamol for

spasm.  I am open to trying new meds but also reluctant at the same time.  I am

generally quite sensitive to meds and it was a very long and frustrating road

before getting to the point I am now. 

By the way,i've had 3 surgeries to try and relieve the pressure from the nerves

but the damage was done.  I am diagnosed as FBSS or Failed Back Surgery

Syndrome.