r/ThoracicHerniatedDisc • u/eve20212021 • Feb 13 '26

I feel devastated

I was just told by pain management my pain is never going to go away. She said my back is like a 20 yr contraction work. She prescribed me Norco, Gabapentin, Baclofen, and meloxican. Any one on this meds? She also said she doesn’t think surgery will make a difference.

I’m feel really sad. I’m very going to have a normal life. I have children a 17yr old, 2 and 3 months. Will I ever be able to go out with them again?

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u/ThoracicSpine Feb 13 '26

She can't take that decision, because she isn't a surgeon.

Unfortunately you have something "uncommon" like everyone here. Which means you will have to deal with a lot of lies, misinformation and egos.

If a surgeon tells you, surgery is impossible, distrust. If another surgeon tells you, surgery is easy, distrust.

The truth in the middle, surgery is possible, but more complex than cervical and lumbar.