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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 2,450
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Magnate
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NW Ohio
Posts: 2,450
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I wouldn't rule a pain clinic out, snoopy.
If you find a good one, there is so much they can do for you.
First, they are designed to figure out where the pain is coming from. They'll look at what tests you've already had done and probably be able to come to a conclusion from there - if not, it's not like they're guessing what to do next. Since this is their only thing, they can usually get right to the source instead of a year of horsing around. They will figure it out quick.
and you don't wait months to get in - I can get in for an appt in a day or two.
Then, there is more than just narcotics. Any med that is out there, they will know about it and which will suit you best. And more than that, every kind of therapy - from acupuncture to aqua therapy, massage, biofeedback. You name it.
First I had ESIs, then facet joint shots. That helped a lot. It got rid of the weakness and arm pain. The patches help with the neck and shoulders. They also offered PT, but I said I'd rather do that closer to home - this place is an hour drive each way.
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