I had a multiple fusion S1 to L4 in july 08 the fusion never took. currently I am on Norspan 40mgs patches, plus every 3 months I have 3 vials of Botox injections. My back is in constant spasms all over my whole back, the Botox localises the pain to the lower back as it stops the spasms from shooting all over the place, I have tried so many different types of drugs and currently trying 250mg Palexia twice a day, with no success.
only sort of advice I have had is to be tested for minor infection, as it might be trying to reject the foreign body such as the plates and screw, this doctor is not allowed to treat me as he was only giving a medical report to the insurance company as my back is from a work place injury