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Paris, TN

I have cervical stenosis with myelopathy plus lower back pain hurts to move even hurts to breathe

October 16, 2017
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

You can have seizures with Tramadol if mixed with a SSRI antidepressants. I was on Tramadol for 10 years. I did like it, but the longer you are on a medicine the better your liver gets at filtering it out.

October 17, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have costochondritis
Inflammation of the breastbone
Horribly painful
Have had it for a long time
It's disgusting
Ribs and sternum very stiff
Have had cortisone shots
Did absolutely nothing
Have a multitude of physical problems
Nerve damage in my legs
Spinal stenosis in my back
Lots of arthritis in my legs and back

September 16, 2023
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have cervical stenosis and lumbar stenosis. I keep a small massager by the bed to massage my ribs on both sides. I used rice packs and heating pads. I try and do a limited amount of physical therapy. Just got a my pillow.. pricey but I think it is going to work.. hugs and prayers sent your way.
Ann Pertile

October 20, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member I do have some rib pain but probably not as much as you do. I am sorry you are in so much pain. I do have very bad low back pain. I have had 2 surgeries and I am still in pain. I just had an MRI done and my whole lumbar spine is deteriorating. I have scar tissue from the surgeries and bone spurs. All of this has caused me to lose the ability to walk. Try some ice on your lower back for a little while and see if it helps. Thats what one pain clinic told me to use. Please let me know how you are doing. God bless.

October 20, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I am sorry you had to go through this. I will pray that your pain will get better as time goes on. God bless.

October 16, 2017

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