I have back issues as well. I've got spinal stenosis in my back as well as several herniated discs. I've had steroids injected once but it did help.

Yep. Mid-Thorasic Syringohydromyelia. It's a very rare disease with outcomes very similar to my Multiple Sclerosis. Gee, TWO incurable, disabling diseases... How did I get so lucky??

Just the thought of being pain free after doing the dishes or the wash I would do anything.Cutting my husbands hair or my kids puts me over the edge and Im getting smarter Ill take my pain and muscle relaxer before I start and Im doing better.Im looking for a second opinion for my back issues.My orto surg doesnt want to do surgery until I can nl longer deal with the pain. My doctor md says I have a high toolerance for pain because Ive I had to deal with it for over 6 years now.But it is starting to really get to be and now with not being able to walk Ive had enough.

@anyone have back issues. Yes, bulging degenerative discs ,lumbar spine. For years, been to chiropractor many times. It helps ,but now its hard to travel to the dr. I put Voltaren, and all kinds of "linamint" that's what I call it. , everyday , a few times a day.. I get muscle spasms in the back too.

It seems like we have alot in common, doc doesnt want to do surgery and it is something I have to learn to deal with.When the burning and pain start up we have to take it easy,what does your doc have you on for the pain? I guess they found your lesions on a MRI?