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Bouncy_babs44 Member Posts: 1 Listener

April 2017 in Welcomes and introductions

I've had 8 cervical spine surgeries, I also have unhealed fractures at T12 and L1. I have suffered from chronic pain since I was 18, and now I'm 44. I have a spinal neuro stimulator. I have a loving husband who is having to care for me.

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Sam_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,731 Disability Gamechanger

April 2017

Hi @Bouncy_babs44 welcome to the community!

Have you seen our Chronic Pain category?

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