pain
"I had spinal fusion on 1 disc over 13 years ago. Maybe I should have done the 3 as recommended by one of the 3 opinions because I've have had chronic pain ever since. Still 3 cervical herniations and 3 lumbar. I was on Vicodin and Robaxin and the need increased over time I guess due to tolerance. I was miserable. I finally  I gave up and decided to live with the pain. I didn't see a dr for 5 years. Last yr I just couldn't do it anymore. I found the right Dr.- I feel HUMAN again. 10 mg patches work ok with Percocet but they don't work because Butrans has something in it that counteracts narcotics). I do get joint pain in my arms (weird). May need to go to 20mg since percs don't work. On Neurontin for nerve pain. Gained 10lbs but eat less. ???"