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Old 02-09-2008, 12:23 PM #1
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I have been dealing with lumbar spine problems for some time but more recently (Late 2006) Very large central L5-S1 herniation with left S1 root impingement. I had a reherniation after left laminectomy discectomy, I then had an Kenalog ESI which gave me no improvement so a bilat laminotomy with discectomy which involved "gently teasing loose the S1 nerveroot from scar tissue" was done. After the second surgery I was told that I am "an anatomical anomaly" as I have "extra" nerve roots. I have a variety of pains everyday, sometimes very debilitating.
I take 800 mg gabapentin and 600 mg ibuprofen tid, 7mg oxycodone q 4 hrs as needed, 1500mg methocarbamol tid as needed and zoloft 50 mg bedtime.
I recently established with a new internal medicine who after reviewing my records of surgeries, radiology reports discussion of the types of pains I have daily, mentioned that I probably have an associated arachnoiditis and I am seeking information on this condition or others who have similar symptoms.

Thank you for any help out there. I am tired of living in a drug induced stupor or bad pain.
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Hi Bluemule and welcome to Neuro Talk. Here is the link to our Spinal Disorders forum...http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

and here is the link to our Chronic Pain forum...http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum10.html

Love your name...reminds me of Eyore..from the Poo Books. *grin
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Welcome to Neurotalk, if you need anything just ask I will try and help you if I can
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Love your name...reminds me of Eyore..from the Poo Books. *grin[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the welcome and the sites! This is all new to me. I have never been involved in one of these things so bear with me please in my ignorance. Yeah Eyore is my favorite little character....he kind of portrays how I feel these days. We have mules and I have been unable to ride for over 2 years now and I had never pictured myself not in a saddle so I am pretty "blue"..God Bless you!
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Hi again bluemule....if you click on the underlined links it will take you to the Spinal disorders forum or to the Chronic Pain Forum. I think it will help you to post there and you'll get more replies.

It must be especially hard to have mules right there and not be able to ride. I'm sorry.
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Hi Bluemule.

Ever since I saw your name, I keep wanting to sing:



Just wanted to say Hi and Welcome to NeuroTalks.
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