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Hi im a 30 yr old woman who has severe problems in my spine. I had my first surgery at the young age of 22 and it messed me up worse. I had 2 surgerys after that to repair the damage. Recently i went to a pain management specialist who recommended injections to start with. I have minor scoliosis, loss of lordosis curve in neck and congenital defects in my nerves some of my nerves grew together during development before i was born. I had my first injection last year it did nothing for me. Then last month i had 2 injections in the medial branch it lasted all of 3 weeks. 2 weeks after that they did 2 more injection in my neck to help the pain there, i got some relief but i still feel some pain. lower back pain has returned in full force and now dr wants to do the rhizotomy treatment and i yesterday had 4 injections in my lower back which were very painful and i have to go through it again in 2 weeks then if i acheive at least 50% relief they are going ahead with the rhizotomy. I have told my doctor that i want permanant pain relief either by spinal stem or implantation of pump. He tells me that he dont think that is the way to go that i would probably only get 20% releif. And also says that the stmulator only works and is generally used if you have pain in your legs. I have lost all general sensations in the legs, i dont feel any pain. Atleast not in my legs. I cant work or do any kind of regular activities. I am afraid im making the wrong decision because of the dr saying that it wouldnt work to well. If i do the rhizotomy and still am in pain should i demand that they implant the pump. I have been on several medications, physical therapy and even have my own tenes unit but nothing helps. I cant even sit up for more than 30 min at a time i always have to be laying down or sitting with legs proped up. LIFE IS PASSING ME BUY AND MY KIDS ARE GROWING UP WITH OUT ME ABLE TO BE VERY ACTIVE IN THERE LIVES BECAUSE IM IN CONSTANT EXCRUCIATING PAIN. ANY THOUGHTS WOULD HELP. |
