I am effected by weather. How, why I do not know. I also live in N.NJ and have been going through the same thing. Just as with our back conditions we have no control over the weather. All we can do is deal with what we have at hand. It will be plenty cold up here before you know it. It would be cool to find out why though? Anyone know?
As for your rant I can also relate. Ever since my back problems started it has been a trial and tribulation. But we learn from each event and situation. Look ahead at your pills, give your self a refill level. I have one of those 7 day pill cases. I plan out what I take so I have a good idea of when I will need new ones. Of course it doesn't help that my PM only comes in once a week. I had an appointment this morning at 7:30 am and since I work until almost 10 at night, I overslept and missed the appointment. Now I am going to run out of pills. So this week I am going to make a new appointment much earlier so i can get a better time. Keep your chin up, I know it can be hard at times. I have posted quiet a few rants since I came to this board. I feel many times that I make things inconvenient for my wife. Some days I cannot do anything, and that is very frustrating. But look forward to that once you have your operation, you will be back on your feet and helping out. Jus give it a little time. God bless and may your pain subside.

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18 years old no trauma but severe leg pain
traction for 2 weeks didn't work
Epidurals, steriods didn't work
1988 triple disk Lamenectomy L3-4,L4-5,L5-S1. good for about 6 months pain on and off for the next 12 years
EMG shows nerve damage right leg
Nov. 2002 Triple Disk Lemanectomy, discectomy L3-4,L4-5, L5-S1. WORSE. MRI shows scar tissue causing pain. Neurosergeon says nothing can be done.
Seeing PM doc on Neurontin 1800 mg daily stopped taking neurontin effecting job performace
endocet 5/325 everyday