Just found out that my sciatica nerve pain is from spinal stenosis in L5 and L6due from a botched laminectomy surgery . I am under treatment by a pain specialist for Pallative care. I have been on Nuerontin for many years now and my pain mgmt dr. increased the dose. I take 1200 mg. every 6 hours, and also Hydromorphone. I have had a spinal stimulator surgically implanted, however the leads are unable to penatrate due to too much scar tissue. My pain now is all in the scro joint. Epidurals have been un-succesful as well.

Diagnosis:
radiculopathy

I recently went to a Orthopedic surgeon for another opinion for correcting the sciatic nerve. I wished that I was a candiate for a proceedure called X Block whereas a spring mechanisum is implanted between the L4 and L5 discs, relieving the pressure on the nerve. My surgeon evaluated this proceedure for me and told me NO. No one can help restore a damaged nerve. I also have nueropathy and foot drop and noticed I am having issues with my balance. Still there is NO CURE for me. I really need some support and unfortunately my family has no understanding as just to how much pain I am feeling 24 hours a day.

I just need moral support from someone who is feeling the same pain as I.

I just joined today and sorry for the lengthy talk.

Patty: