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help with long term pain from complicated ddd.

Hi i was born with a twisted spine and hypermobility luckily i wasnt paralised as was thought when i was born however over the years iv developed other problems progressively worsening. last couple of years have been the worst. i push my doctor for some help reluctantly he sent me for an mri this showed significant degeneration in all the cervical discs in my neck plus narrowing of the central canal and reduced movement. the start of degeneration in my lower spine. i have managed to get minimal help my doctor asking me to just carry on after protest i was sent to a physio but told i was only eligible for 3 20 min sessions. i came away with a couple of exercises for my neck which help very slightly. i am 31 and used to be a very physical person i dont wish to give up physically as i know this worsens things in the long run and i work in horticulture and diving. i am in constant pain in my neck and back even waking up stiff and sore. with flare ups that give me pain through my back arms and head to the point of giving me blinding headaches. my lower back flares with sharp stabbing pains. im after help with what i can do long and short term. its affecting me mentally and physically. im on a limited budget.
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Im sorry to hear you are having such a tough time. Do you see anyone in a specialised pain team?
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One of my biggest issues was accepting i could no longer do the things i used to do and i would never say give up what you love, but at some point you have realise you have limitations or you'll drive yourself and your family round the bend.
Anyway, as someone whos gone through the process and still going, I'd be happy to answer any questions if you feel it would help.
Also t7-8 and t9-10 degenerate disc osteophyte but not spinal stenosis or never compression .
L3-l4 degenerate disc bugle but not nerves or Spinal stenosis. Thank dean
Ill never forget what my pain management doctor said to me when he prescribed my first controlled drugs (i was pretty upset), he said "if you had asthma, would you not take your pump, or if you were diabetic, would you not take your insulin, the medication i am prescribing is what you need for your condition" i felt a bit better, but still taken a long time to accept my limitations
Am at the point where I would let them chop my foot off if it would stop the pain. I'm very restricted, have widespread severe pain, can't get a job but my PIP assessment said I'm not disabled.
Frustrated by the system