When the pain unexpectedly crept up again a few months later, I added acupuncture to the mix, thinking that Eastern medicine would do the trick. While I believe that there are many positive and effective outcomes to Eastern therapies like acupuncture, I personally experienced no relief.
Again, I increased my medications and even began a controversial therapy of injecting human growth hormone, shown in various research to speed healing and cellular regeneration, into my abdomen on a daily basis. I started testosterone therapy as well, with the goal of building more muscle to support my spine. Every morning like clockwork, I rubbed testosterone-laden cream on my body like Jergen’s lotion. One thing about these therapies? They are EXPENSIVE, and due to their controversial nature, they are not covered by insurance.
When the pain grew worse I started doubling some of the medications prescribed by the pain management physician. I would frequently do this while putting on my ski boots, determined to participate in "normal" activities with Bolted Bionic Husband, while chasing my “pill cocktail” with a Bloody Mary - extra vodka - at the lodge’s bar. This may work for rock stars but for me, not a good quality of life choice.
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