I just wanted to take a moment to write my health story. I am currently 46 years and since 1998 suffered with major back problems taking multiple pain medications. My first back surgery was in August of 1998 having a laminectomy. I initially felt relief unfortunately, due to scar tissue build up, the pain intensified 2 weeks later. Pain medications were the only way I was able to feel relief. My doctor initially prescribed vicodin, oxcycotin then fentanyl patches gradually increasing the dosage to the point I was also prescribed Ritalin to keep my mind alert enough to continue my job working as a Manager for a large company. After taking Fetanyl for 13 months I agreed to a L-5, S-1 Fusion. This provided some relief but I continued to have a problem with pain. I suffered through the worst pain of all coming off the addiction to fetanyl. I then was prescribed Vicoden for the next 5 years developing and addiction this medication. In 2007 I agreed to a 3rd Back Surgery and a 4th L-4, L-5 Fusion in 2008 continuing on a pain medication called tramadol. I was taking between 8-9 pills a day for a total of between 56-63 pills a week. If you calculate the total per year this is an unbelievable amount of possibly 3,276 pills a year. I realized most likely the long term use of pain meds was going to cause long term health problems and most likely death at an early age. My pain was not going away nor was my continued need for pain medications. I decided no more surgeries and that I would give chiropractic care a try. I really didn’t believe after all I had suffered that such a non invasive care would help me, but I was at a point in which I was willing to try anything to not go through another surgery. I started going to Dr. Braddock in February of 2010 continuing to take between 56-63 pain pills a week. I also started taking a nutritional supplement. As of this week (1st week of May 2010) I am completely off pain medications for the first time in over 12 years. I’m not stating that I’m 100% pain free 100% of the time, but the significance of not taking any pain medications at all is huge! I plan on continuing my treatments with Dr. Braddock. I am confident I will never have to take any pain medications for my chronic back problem ever again.
I would be glad to refer Dr. Braddock to anyone suffering with any back problems. I know without a doubt he has made a huge difference in my life. If anyone wishes to speak to me, Dr. Braddock has my permission to give my name and number for anyone to call me on an individual basis.
