I Have Chronic Back Pain

I suffer from very chronic back pain. Due to my accident back in February of 2015 in which I'm still recovering from, my back has been weak and I have to go through the pain everyday! It's terrible I have to wear a corset type of back brace to keep my spine straight and on top of that a super bulky hard shell brace. Whenever I use my walker to walk I need my assistant to hold my back for even more support due to the fact that my back locks up on me so often. Along with my other braces, neck brace (Miami J collar) and sometimes leg brace.

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Hutchman · 41-45, M

Hi all! I am new here and read all the posts. I have never had to wear back braces but am still in a huge amount of low back pain. I havent been able to walk for about 1.5 yrs. I know that no one can feel your pain, and that's the problem. No one really knows what it is like (not even anyone on this board), or all the mood changes that come with it. It's good to know that you are battling through it all. Some of your pain and debilitation sounds absolutely mindboggling.

The worst part for me is the loss of independence, not sure about you. The pain is bad but its the mental beast that has to be tamed...and believe me I am far from that...

@emma how is your recovery going?

@wolf I know it is sooooooo hard and I get suicidal thoughts almost every day.

Emma786 · 31-35, F

That sounds horrible! Have you gone to a medical professional to get your back checked out? As far as my recovery goes I'm still fighting strong, I recently got casted into a body cast to hold everything in place because the back brace wasn't doing any help.

Hutchman · 41-45, M

I hope that helps Emma. Do you have a time frame for the body cast? I don't know how you were doing what you are doing. It makes my situation look like a cake walk. And yes I've seen so many 'professionals' and no one can diagnose what is going on. It is a long story. I will write it to you in the next few days. I am glad you have ppl working on u tho. U will heal. Keep fighting. Easier said than done. Don't let your mind slip into depression. Fight it off. ...(I know some days must be worse than others, so when they are really bad for come on SW and I hopefully be here ) :)

Emma786 · 31-35, F

Time frame can be anywhere between 3-6 weeks but my surgery date will be the deal breaker. As far as your story goes i"d love to know everything in detail if you don't mind i just find it really cool how people with similar experiences can share what they've been through with others!