I have a lot of pain, and I have it for several reasons or causes: Interstitial Cystitis, Fibromyalgia, and degenerative bone disease - predominately in my back. I have screws in my back, and extra (pseudo) joint. Things in my back - like nerves - are not where they should be. Put this together and you get pain - chronic, often mind numbing pain.
Why did my journey out of pain begin on August 8, 2013? Because on that date I had a St Jude Neurostimulator placed in my back, with 2 leads attached to my spine. Prior to this, there was a 5 day trial that went remarkably well. I was so excited to have the permanent device put in place! The surgery was a killer - and recovery doesn't have me jumping for joy - yet. But I have high hopes for freedom over pain. At least the spinal/back pain.
Some of the things I stopped doing because of the pain:
* Working
* Walking
* Making plans
* Cooking/Baking
* Eating properly - and worrying about my weight
Things I want to do when I feel better:
* Bake
* Walk
* Travel
* Be less cranky!
* Go out more - dinner - shopping
So, I will keep up with the blog, and diagram my progress and freedom over pain.
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