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Originally Posted by JoelyH
Well lets see where do I start I have had previous neck and back surgery and have permanent nerve damage in my spine also have a spinal stimulator have had two mylograms ct scans nerve conductor tests epidural injections physical therapy been to several neurosurgeons now back with my pain management Dr he is wanting to put in another stimulator for my neck because i am too high risk for another surgery....I am in constant pain currently taking narcotic meds for the pain but the meds have a lot of side effects I don,t like....I am very frustrated by all this and it has put me into a horrible depression now....
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Have you explored our other forums for these topics?
Perhaps the Spinal, SCS , depression, medications forums?
here's our main page with all forums listed-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/index.php
Do the drs think the arm & hand symptoms are due to the neck issues/surgery. or ongoing and to be expected?
Has any PT been tried to see if it can help at all?