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Hi ldsucs, I never heard of a Rhizotomy until your post. In my old days, I would have done just about anything to stop the pain. However, I am extremely cautious about 'procedures' done by allopathic physicians now. It seems the answers to chronic pain are either cut it off or out OR mask it with medicine. I am not a fan of having any of my body parts removed or 'burned' off. I ,personally, would not do it. I had horrible neck and spine pain. I know exactly what you are talking about. It hurt to wash my hair, it hurt to go up and down our gravel driveway, it hurt to ride on uneven pavement, it hurt to talk on the phone, it just hurt all the *### time. For the worst time, I used Lorset Plus in combination with Ultram. that took the edge off. I wonder about your nutrition. Is your doctor also advising you on nutritional supplements? Many of us have deficiencies for many reasons (altered GI status as a manifestation of the lyme itself or altered GI status due to conventional antibiotic use). My doc put me on a trace mineral supplement and it helped my pain. However, the latest supplement which was a magnesium supplement eased my tightness in my neck and shoulders so much that I feel like a new person. Do you suffer from headaches, too? Is your pain worse since starting your treatment? If it is worse, it may be caused by die-off which means stepping up detox would probably help you. I also had PT for one year...it did nothing. I tried all the drugs you mentioned, too. I might as well have been eating sweettarts. All those drugs did nothing for me either. So, bottom line....I would not get my nerves killed. I would try everything else, first. Again, that's just me. Take care and I really hope you get some relief soon. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm really sorry your child is infected. I think it's the absolute worst to see a child suffering from this horrible illness. Connie Please do not take anything I say as medical advice. I am not a doctor
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