Who else is in so much pain they want to die?!


Question: Who else is in so much pain they want to die!?
The only thing keeping me here are my children!. I have a herniated disc in my back!. The pain goes all the way down my leg!. Surgery is not an option right now cause my husband is getting ready to go to Iraq!. It happened two years ago!. Im so tired of being in pain!. Its suffocating me!. Please HELP ME!?!!?!!?!!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


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I'm really sorry you're in so much pain!. I have been suffering with chronic pain from a major back injury for over 10 years so I can relate!. Have you gone to your doc to tell him the pain is unbearable!? What does he suggest at this time!? Physiotherapy can sometimes relieve sciatic pain caused from a herniated disk!. There are also medications such as Lyrica or Neurontin which make your nerve pain tolerable!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I can relate to your pain 100%!. 7 years ago I began to have severe shooting pain down my leg!. (Sciatica) Then my foot began to drag!. One day at work I fell down 8 cement stairs!. My Physician sent me to the MRI immediately which showed many herniated & slipped discs!. Surgery was immediately scheduled!. The first surgery my surgeon operated on the wrong disc causing complete numbness from my hip down to my foot!. Infections & more surgeries had me so ill & sick I did want to end it all!. Thats the only way we can explain pain that bad!. I also had 2 discectomies in my neck where they removed the disc & rebuilt one with cadaver bone!.
If you have already seen a Neurologist/Surgeon for this problem I suggest you first get a second opinion and have the surgery done!. Ask if therapy could help temporarily or at least get something for your pain! Two years is a long time to have let it go as that disc is unstable & causing all the pain!. I'm a mother who's son is in Iraq for the second time so my heart goes out to you!. Worry & stress don't help the pain either!. The way they do things now in the operating room are wonderful!. Hope you have family/friends nearby to help out with the children!. You'll be up & running after a few weeks of therapy! Good luck to you & God Bless you and your Soldier too!Www@Answer-Health@Com

When is your husband leaving, it only takes like 2 weeks to get to where you would be fine!. My son and I both have had the surgery and we both were walking the same day and within a week, pretty much able to get around okay!. We had to use our heads and not do anything crazy!.
With all of the pain that your condition causes I don't see how you are gonna be able to care for children with out the surgery!. Also my boys are both military and if you needed surgery, your husband would be allowed to leave at a later date!!

By the time I had my surgery it was down into my leg as well!.
Do you know that it is that way because your disc is into your Sciatic nerve!? I'm sure it is that is what is causing you the most pain is the nerve!. I waited too long and now mine is permanently damaged, I'm always gonna have to take medication so that I don't have to drag my leg!.

I'm sorry that you feel like you do, I know how bad it hurts and what it feels like to want to die because of it!. You've got to have surgery!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

I will defintely pray for you!. I had a friend who got surgery and she owns a daycare and she did not close her daycare she got someone to help her!. Seek assistance from the military base!. They should have services to help you, you should not be in physical pain, it will be enough dealing with the stress of your husband going to Iraqi, do not allow yourself to stay in that type of pain!. What post is your husband stationed!? I work at Ft!. Sill and I have friends and family members who just left for Iraqi recently!. Stay strong!. If there is anything I can do to help, please contact and I will see what resources are available!. martind@itlnet!.netWww@Answer-Health@Com

I know exactly how you feel!. I've been there - hold onto that thought about your kids to keep you hanging in there!. How old are they!? Yes it takes time with help - help from professionals - chiropractic, massage therapy, accupuncture, kinesiology (physical and emotional balance), certain exercises and good cellular nutrition to bring back chemical balance for your organs and brain activity - as with long term chronic pain causes many imbalances within the body!. I did all of this - combined its a complete change in how you live your life and see yourself - it is worthwhile and you can get past this - you have a choice!. See my website for more information at:
www!.thehealthsuccesssite!.com/indigorea!.!.!.
If you'd like to chat - please get back to me on my website and I will help you!.
Regards Deb DowlingWww@Answer-Health@Com

Christine, I am sorry you are in so much pain!. Look online for support groups that treat your problem!. Maybe they can recommend an alternative!. Don't give up, be brave, even here in this cold internet world there are people who care enough to help!. Don't despair!. Think about your children, hang on to their love for you and your love for your family!. Which state do you live!? I can help do the search if you wish!.
Look for help online and if you feel you are in need of assistance, call 911!.

I looked up online and I found this info for you: Alternative therapies

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a number of therapies that aren't an integral part of conventional medicine!. "Complementary" generally refers to treatments that you might choose in addition to conventional medical treatment!. "Alternative" generally refers to treatment that you might choose in place of conventional treatment!. In some cases, researchers haven't studied these treatments adequately using widely accepted scientific methods!. Or there may be conflicting evidence as to whether a specific treatment provides relief from the symptoms of herniated disk!. Even so, a growing body of evidence indicates that some complementary and alternative treatments may help manage the symptoms of herniated disk!. When the science supporting the safety and efficacy of a particular treatment is strong, it's often incorporated into conventional medicine!. Combining the best of both conventional medicine with the best of evidence-based CAM is referred to as integrative medicine!. Here are some CAM therapies for herniated disk:

Acupuncture!. Acupuncture isn't generally used to treat herniated disks!. It may relieve back pain, though the scientific literature isn't conclusive about this!. Pain relief may come from the release of endorphins, your body's natural painkillers, but how acupuncture works isn't known for sure!. It may control pain via the gate control theory of pain, which proposes that pain is blocked in the central nervous system by the sensation of the needle in your skin!. Acupuncture may also alter your brain's chemistry in a way that affects the parts of the central nervous system that relate to sensation and involuntary body functions!.

Depending on your reasons for seeking acupuncture, you'll have one or several hair-thin needles inserted into your skin!. Some go as deep as three inches (8 centimeters), depending on where they're placed in your body and what the treatment is for!. The needles usually are left in for 15 to 30 minutes!. Several sessions may be needed!.

Chiropractic treatment!. Chiropractic treatment is based on the rationale that restricted movement in the spine may lead to reduced function and pain!. Spinal adjustment (manipulation) is one form of therapy chiropractors use to treat restricted spinal mobility!. The goal is to restore spinal movement and, as a result, improve function and decrease pain!. Some types of spinal manipulation can relieve symptoms in people with a herniated disk!. However, the practice remains controversial and many medical doctors don't recommend chiropractic care to treat herniated disk!.

Your chiropractor may ask you questions about your pain and examine your spine!. This helps her or him decide where your spine needs manipulation!. To manipulate your spine, your chiropractor puts pressure on your back using her or his hands!. You may feel a pinching sensation and hear a popping noise, which is normal!.

Massage!. Massage is widely used as treatment for low back pain!. Massage may provide relief from chronic low back pain, but the effect may not be strong or long lasting!. Your doctor may recommend that you receive massage therapy for the pain relief and relaxation it may provide!. Massage may also help stretch soft tissues, restore your muscle length and allow you to resume various activities!. Though it isn't a proven treatment for herniated disk, massage therapy generally is safe and doesn't have adverse side effects!. However, it's not completely risk-free!. Massage isn't advisable for some people!.

Don't try massage if you have:

* Osteoporosis
* Deep vein thrombosis
* Skin infections or open wounds
* Arthritis in the area to be massaged

Massage involves the kneading, stroking and manipulation of soft tissues



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