i have asked for these other options and dr. says it will not help.
I recently got a lawyer and he suggests applying for accidental retirement thru my state cuz i am a state employee. i guess i sound confused because i cant believe what has happened to me over the last 9 months. and now i am asked to apply for retirement and disability and later purseu lump sum settlement.. I just want my life back.. i have done nerve root blocks 3 i am facing permanent nerve damage i guess that is what dr. suggest.dr. says exray are looking good no need for MRI. pain is from spasms. i am given valium and vicodin but i dont take it every day , i wait for the pain to reach a high then i take them.my life as i knew has totally changed, and i am looking for others that have gone thru this for possibly some guidence/suggestions. dr. will put me at MMI this friday at apt, so how long does it take to settle?
what is next? how long does it take to get disability and what does this mean for the rest of my life as a nurse? how do you handle being disabled?
=Jo55;364559]Have you gotten other Drs opinions on your situation & recovery?
Has there been a recent/followup MRI done since the surgery?

Have other therapies been mentioned or tried, to help reduce the need for meds?

Low Level Laser
Electrical stim types {TENS, IF stim, etc}
Implanted pain pump or SCS
Injections /blocks

other stuff-
hypnosis / meditation / biofeedback type stuff[/QUOTE]