Chronic Pain

i'm new and tired but am wondering the risks of not having a fusion on a collapsed disc?? C 2-5 have already been fused now c-1 has collapsed and they want to fuse it to the rest of them. Any one else been through this? I have a morphine pump but it doesn't cover the pain much at all. Any comments or help will be apprecaited. Experiences??

Hello
It's good to meet you and I'm glad you found us. I'm really not that up on Fusion surgeries, but you may want to also ask your question out in the sharepost section of the chronic pain connection. I think you'll get more answers.
If you don't know how to get there, just go up to the top of this page and on the left there's a link to the chronic pain connection home page and you will be able to read about the other side in the share posts section and create one with your question.

Sorry for the inconvience and I hope you get some better answers.
Take Care
Betty

I can't figure this thing out , that's why I just deal with it on my own. The fog I'm in from fibro and meds is frustrating and being on the computer makes the pain worse.It's a vicious cycle.

Hello Again

I'm sorry that the computer just creates additional pain for you. When I first started trying to become active in puter work and pain groups, it was really tough on me too. I would have to print every article or comversation out, lay in my recliner and read it, then quickly type a reply or comment and go back to my recliner. After a long time doing this, I finally worked on a relaxation breathing and learning to focus on something different than the pain and was able to learn to be able to better focus my attention on what was on my pc screen and away from the pain.
Last xmas my husband bought be a lappy, so I could lay in my recliner and be on the internet too. It's really helped alot. I thought it would keep my from taking those leaves of absence when my fibro flares, but sorry to say that when the fibro flares, I'm just not even able to get through the fog to hardly type anything and the best I can do is navigate around my sites to read what others are talking about.
So I know & understand the fog your feeling and why your not able to do stuff on the internet for long periods. I'm truely sad for your suffering and when ever you want to talk to someone, just send me a message and I'll be happy to get back to you asap.

It's nice to meet you! I know how lonely pain can be and I have found a great deal of comfort in making friends with other pain patients who are looking to make friends too.
You take care and remember that those of us here do understand your pain and your welcome whenever you feel up to it.
Take Care
Betty

Thank you for your encouragement. I really appreciate someone taht understands the pain issue. My husband and family don't have any idea what it's like to have ytour life changed so drasticaly.
Even the most understanding of friends get tired of your never feeling good.Heck, we are tired of not feeling good. I don't think they realiaze that.I noticed you also have fibro. Do you have back problems too? Thank you for listening. Nancy
My e-mail is beauverre@sbcglobal.net

Sorry, I guess I wasn't supposed to give my e-mail address. I thought it would be an easier way to communicate than working this site every time but I guess I did something wrong. Ooops!

Hello again Beauverre (sp)

I'm sorry about the email trigger, I should of explained to you how to send me a private message. I've been in a fibro-fog for several days and am just starting to figure myself out here.
When you see this message to you. Look up at the top of the page in this discussion and there will be a blinking private message icon for you to click on. I sent you a private message and you can go ahead and send me your email address and so I can set my mail for you as a new contact and will be able to receive messages to you.
I hope this works better for you. I also hope your having a good Sunday and not in too much pain.
Hugs
Betty