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Originally Posted by ginnie
Welcome to Neuro Talk. I have not heard of that proceedure for back pain. I will have to look it up. Have you done research? What was the result of your MRI? There are alot of people here on Neuro Talk, who may be able to help you. Hang in there. Ginnie
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I've looked it up and all I've found is documents on how to do it. With drawings...
I haven't found anything else.
I had an MRI a couple years back, and I have 2 herniated discs in my lower back, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis.
I've done a lot of epidurals over the years, and they don't work that long anymore, maybe 3 weeks max. Did a trial for nerve blocks with novocaine, which made my back worse. I'm currently taking gabapentin, tramadol, mobic, and zanaflex for my back. I saw my back dr monday, and he gave me a prescription for Lidoderm Patches, but insurance said no. I'm going to appeal their decision though. I called them last night and I was so ****** off, I'm surprised I didn't yell at the guy. Oh well. Maybe I'll get better.
My goal is to be able to walk 3 miles by October b/c I'm doing the Suicide Prevention walk, in memory of my friend from psychcentral. So I'm going to do it, whether I'm in pain or not.