question: I have a T6-T7 focal right disc extrusion which Indents the thecal sac, I also have a T7-T8 Superiorly direct disc extrusion 8mm along postinferior Margin of T-7 vertabrae indenting the thecal sac with mild effacement of ventral thecal sac present. I was in a horrible domestic violence and I have been in debilitating pain, since November and my family seems to think it is Mental or emotional. I have never been one to stay in Bed or let Chronic pain take over my Life. I feel like I am never going to be able to have a Normal productive life again and my Family Parents seem to this wouldn t or shouldn t cause pain this long. please help me I see a spine doctor 7/8/2014 if I need to see a therapist for the pain they seem to think is not real I will. I need an unbiased opinion. I cry all the time I stay sick at my stomach to the degree of vomiting in the night. I have been on all kinds of pain medications and I even take over the counter and I still can t get up. I have so much life to live I m 34 with a great career. I love and I love life. I just need a clearer understanding of what all this entails and why I can t tolerate this pain but I can tolerate the Cervical disc bulges and Dissections. I have been on so many strong pain meds, anti inflammatories, steroids, and I love the Lidocaine patch. I just need clarification as to how much a injury of this nature can affect your life. Thank you and bless you