I've had several lower back degenerated discs, including a sacroiliac joint. Went to a reputable (local) neurosurgeon and had them fused. No longer a problem.

Living with the vertibrae pinching the root nerves will eventually lead to permenent nerve damage. Have you looked into having them taken care of?

Hear Hear! I can so relate. Only being 54 and have DDD (3 blown discs), DJD (every joint in the body is going buhbye), legally blind, had a stroke yadda yadda, but by golly if I give up now might as well just be done. I can live alone, I got all the time in the world to do what I can... financially, well, that's a different matter, but money isn't everything.

Don't know what the male's problem is.
I'm sure you will find a beautiful man perfect for you.

Having suffered a serious stroke at the end of 2016;I can tell you that I am much more "Disabled" than you describe yourself to be;} The left-side of my body was almost completely paralyzed & even now, almost one year later, I still move like Quasimodo on a bad day with the utmost of efforts as well I might add. But, at least I move, right? *grins* Now, I'm going say that I think your post is kind of "ballsy", not fair[to the fellows-you have addressed in your post], whiny, & not based in reality. Before my stroke, I would never have thought to seek out those individuals who seemed to have more problems than I had.
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"Never play cards with a man called Doc. Never eat at a place called Mom's. Never sleep with a woman[man] whose troubles are worse than your own."
Nelson Algren (1909 – 1981)American writer.
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Sound advice from someone who had been around the block a few times.
I would not expect nor would I even think of soliciting romantic[sic] attention from any individual on a site that wasn't set-up or dedicated to those who faced many of the same life challenges that I do on a daily basis. Some folks on here have given you the same wise advice in regard to joining those sites dedicated to disabled peoples if you're interested in finding an intimate relationship. At this point in my life, I am still seeking answers in regard to all the available treatment options that might further restore some of the physical functions that have been compromised. I seek nothing here[ or anywhere] but friendship as any other type of personal attention would not be comfortable at this time.
Blessings, Good luck, & Best wishes to you.
PS : In reading over your profile, it seems that you define yourself in terms of A Disability as opposed to just being an Individual who in addition to having many other qualities,happen to possess a troublesome & quirky physical dysfunction. "Everybody's got or is gonna get Something"... it's the nature of a mortal body.

I met and married a lady from meetme who was disabled. Unfortunately she couldn't cope with her illness so our marriage only lasted a year. I thought I'd found the woman of my dreams. It was the first time I had married and it will be the last. I'm 54 now and I don't think anyone would want someone my age

I beg to differ on your last line my friend. I am older than you and I know there is a special lady out there somewhere. And I care not if that lady is disabled or partially disabled. A guy cannot control his feelings to only accept someone who is free of any physical defects. His mind can see any physical disadvantages but his heart cannot. The heart is in control but if his mind cannot accept the woman for who she is, then she deserves better than his one dimensional thinking. for ALL ladies...

im also disabled
and i have been on kidney dialyis
now 11yre
it bothers me when people
including men say im sorry
dont be sorry and dont pity me
im just like anyone else
a human with a heart

i had a heart valve replacement
11yrs ago
as to find out it was a birthdefect
that doesnt show up
untill your early 40s
7 days after i had my surgery
they put in a pacemaker

and then i learned at the
same time i also have another
birhdefect called
lawerence beild moon syndrome
where it effects each person
in a differnt way
but it does cause issue with the kidneys

i have been in and out of the hospital
sense april of this year
i was diagnosed with c-deff in september
again in april along with mrsa

how did i get that... who knows
but any how i have more health issue

i had water intention
in my stomach
sense april
and nothing was done untill the
other day.. they estracted 4/2litters which was
10lbs of water... crazy

so now i have to get appt with the vascular doc
to get my dialyis arm fixed
and a tooth needs to be pulled
before i have two important surgies
i have a infection in my heart valve and my pacemaker

and yes im staying positive

if a man cant accept you for who you
are then thats there problem

Heck jade, I don't know if I've ever been truly "healthy" j/s

I've actually been legally blind all my life. It's not a biggie and no one would know any different. It's how two people communicate together, has some things in common, but enough difference's that you don't feel you're dating, or engaged, or married to yourself. I found that out myself. Just my drop in bucket.

my daughter dad
was half blind
but the state
declard him to be legally blind
i never had a problem with that

we just had our issue and i walk away

there was a guy i was with for a few months
it turned out that i went to high school
with his younger sister...LOL

he was a sweet heart, i only wish i
knew him way before
he was in a semi truck accedent where it left him
disable
i didnt have a problem
with that
the problem i had was
he couldnt emotionally support himself
nor me
i still talk to him every so often
and his older sister

its kinda funny
his daughter used to work
where my mom worked and she knew her

I always did like your posts. This one is no different, positive to say the least.

I wish you a speedy recovery and I hope you post more.

if he loves you he wont care of your disability question is your love true?

show me a disabled woman ready for love and i will show you a million guys ready to be there.
personally it doesnt matter to me as long as i love her!

Dealing with rejection is never easy
Generally men are rejected more than women as the men are generally the ones doing the chasing while the woman do the picking and choosing. Such as life. Now deal with it.

I love this.