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Old 02-18-2011, 10:19 AM
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I was wondering if there is anyone to give me some information. I've had 2 fusion surgeries - one at L5-S1 & the last one at L5-L4. Well after the surgery, I have pain down both legs and can no longer work. I have tried all the drugs (cymbalta, gabapentin, divalproex, lyrica) and they don’t work. Now they want me to try the SCS. It seems to be the last thing to try. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Pain Management. I don't mean to be blunt, and welcome. I don't see any harm in trying the "strap-on" trial version to see if you're a good candidate, and it may help you a great deal. If not, you may be looking at pain management, which may offer other alternatives.

This may help:
http://pain-topics.org/pdf/IntractablePainSurvival.pdf

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