That means they are getting closer to getting rid of your pain. Sorry it is taking so long.

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Alan,

Good to hear about your better news on the heart.

My apologies for not responding earlier in the thread. As you know, I continue to be bad about responding in a timely fashion to such things. And because I'm naturally self-absorbed anyway, I tend to be bad about actually helping others with their pain.

But know that you have been, and will continue to be in my prayers. Fortunately, God's love for you doesn't depend on me doing what I should, and He is always looking out for you when assholes like me don't.

Re: the pain issues, this is one place I agree with Dakota. I don't know what the laws currently are regarding such in Wisconsin, but you ought to check out the possibilities. And in my opinion, if the law is against you, that just changes *how* you check out the possibilities. (You knew the anarchist in me was going to say that, didnt you? Fuck the government and its idiocies.)

Be well, sir. Be well.

Best always,
Wade

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I go in yearly to get a shot in the back & the shoulder twice a year.. for me they definitely provide some relief. Don't like the shot in the spine as it hurts immediately.. but the long term benefit is good. Almost like an oil change so something.

Great to hear upon the ticker.

Good luck and try to smile everyday..

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Thanks guys.
It does get frustrating as heck feeling like this and no one knowing what, if anything, can help.
Plus the fact that I SHOULD have been told about the other findings WAAAAY back when they did the MRI.
Had I not seen this new doctor, I may have never known about the kidney thing and the cracked vertebrae until it was too late to do anything about it.
So I will see what is next on my never ending battle.

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