The pain Dr and I talked about the possibility of a SCS helping with my pain.
But after the results of an MRI last month the Pain Dr didn't think that would work. So I decided to see a neurosurgeon for an experts opinion.

Based upon his evaluation the Nuerosurgeon scheduled me for the EMG & the Myelogram to determine if the root of my problem is Arachnoiditis. He said that I should feel a specific pain in my left leg based upon the MRI and I feel pain & burning in both legs & feet. Since my adventure in this world of pain was after I was critically ill 4 years ago he wants to look there.

Today's EMG showed some improvement over the previous one but once again most of the pain is consistant with neuropathy and not from my back.

I guess this is a frustating condition but in the grand scheme of things my health is good & I feel blessed.

I guess the one step foward two steps back I've felt for 4 years continues.

In the mean time the Pain Dr decided I should try Lyrica instead of the Gralise (time release gabapetin) I had been taking. It seems to be doing something "better" in my feet but nothing for the rest of the pain in my back & legs. It seemed like the Gralise must have been providing some relief for them.

Thanks for listening