Hi, my name is Eric70! had a spinal fusion operation in 2009

Eric70

I’m 53 been working as a decorator for 22 years had a spinal fusion operation in 2009 which left me with nerve damage to right leg and foot gave up my blue badge and went back to work full time because of young children anyone out there coping with similar disability 

Sandy_123

Hi @Eric70 welcome to the forum . There are lots of members with back problems with different reasons,  me included.  Mine are my discs and faucet joints. 
It must be a struggle for you working. 

Eric70

Morning sandy I had 2 discs replaced with titanium rods in 2009. I gave the disabled badge back back thinking I’ll be ok .being self employed you think that way. Since then I lost my wife to cancer in 2019 with 2 teenagers son 14 daughter 16 at the time took time off to look after her misdiagnosed with hyperthyroidism was stomach cancer and was gone in 4 months 
took time off went back to work and COVID saw me not working for 2 years spent all our savings had a heart attack 2 stent’s fitted and lately ailments getting me down and hindering me from working have had a terrible 4 years but hello and hope you’re coping well with your disc problem 

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Eric70

Welcome to the community! 

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, my condolences. Have you got a specialist or consultant to talk to about the pain with your back? 

Eric70

Hi Hannah I haven’t.for years I have just carried on through the pain both my children work with me and I’m planning on doing more of a supervisory role as it’s getting too much 

Hannah_Alumni

@eric70 That would be beneficial for you, but I would still encourage you to speak to your specialist or maybe ask your GP to refer you to the pain clinic? To see if there is any additional support there?