You make perfect sense. Some suggestions: How much time out of your daily routine does dealing with your back issues take? How do your pain meds affect your functioning, energy level, etc? What effect have your pain and loss of function had on relationships (wife, kids, friends, etc)? How available have you been to assist others in need (e.g., aging parents, kids)? What chores have you been able to do and have you had to hire help? What plans for the future have you had to give up? Can you travel, go to the theater, sit and read a book, etc for extended periods? These are just some thoughts--I'm sure others will have more.
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2001 MVA; C5-C6 disk extruded
ongoing physical therapy, exercise and massage
ESI's, oral prednisone, trigger point injections
foraminal and central stenosis C5/C6 and c6/C7
2007 EMG/nerve conduction shows pattern of chronic radiculopathy
January, 2008: Prestige ST Artificial Disk Replacement, C5/6
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