Back Issues

dcole007 · October 28, 2017

Hi everyone! I am in the appeal process and extremely hopeful. 5'1", right now around 212lb, 5 spine surgeries, last back surgery failed and left me with extreme pain and nerve damage. My pain doctor told me that my weight is causing a good portion of the pain. Is there anyone out there that has had relief from pain after losing the weight? I can't lose weight because I cannot even tolerate long walks. I just had another RFA (nerve ablation) in the lower right side of my back and the pain that comes after is unreal. Let me know if any pain relief please!!

Best wishes!

Dotty Cole

pinkcaddywant2b · October 29, 2017

I need a new hip and got the sleeve to lose weight to get the hip .. I was on nsaids and in pain ... now not allowed nsaids .. allergic to Tylenol.. only choice is OxyContin.. which I can't function.. check to see what meds they will allow you on if you get surgery .. my pain is worse each day .. down 75 lbs

dcole007 · November 5, 2017

I need a new hip and got the sleeve to lose weight to get the hip .. I was on nsaids and in pain ... now not allowed nsaids .. allergic to Tylenol.. only choice is OxyContin.. which I can't function.. check to see what meds they will allow you on if you get surgery .. my pain is worse each day .. down 75 lbs

Congratulations on your weight loss! The meds I take have no NSAID's in them. I take opana, which is oxymorphone in the generic form. I googled it and it's fine. I have no side effects and do not feel weird when I take my pain meds. I will not take OxyContin ever again. I can't remember anything l, plus oxymorphone is a lot stronger.

Best wishes!

Dotty Cole