You and I have that in common. Part of my descent into gambling amongst about 10 other reasons was chronic pain so I know what that feels like with bilateral frozen shoulders post surgery. Took 2 to 3 years for the pain to subside and nothing helped at the time. I also had spinal shingles in 2003 which was exceptionally painful so know full well how both chronic and acute pain can really get us down. You are not wasting your life at all LAura. This site is all the better for you and when we come here we are in quite desperate straits so a helpful word which is insightful and supportive makes a big difference. Have you tried a tens machine? I guess that is the first port of call for back pain. Even though I s, very frustrated at my situation, another part says it’s ok to rest, it’s ok to do very little sometimes, particularly when we have been very active in Life previously. Hope you have a good nights sleep.
