I'm in a bind when it comes to pain medication. Steroids are not an option for me (diabetic — they raise my blood sugar to epic heights). Celebrex, Advil and Aleve are bad for my heart. Aspirin upsets my stomach. So when I injured my knee, I was prescribed Vicodin. Did nothing for the pain, but it made me not care — about the pain and everything else. I was in a fog. I ditched the Vicodin and toughed out the pain till I healed, but I realize toughing it out isn't always an option.
Is your husband a candidate for surgery? I know most people fear back surgery, but I understand there are some minimally invasive procedures available now that are less risky and more successful than traditional back surgery.
Prayers for your husband. I hope he can find permanent relief.
I had the freaking surgery. I had a 12-level spinal fusion. Yup. It’s text-book perfect (according to the x-rays) but I’ll be in crippling pain for the rest of my life.
Some things can’t be fixed. Sometimes people break beyond repair.