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Hi there.
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.

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

Hey,
Welcome to Neurotalk, if you need anything just ask I will try and help you if I can
Thanks and welcome onboard
Alison

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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!

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. :hug:

Hi Bluemule.

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

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Just wanted to say Hi and Welcome to NeuroTalks.

Hi, Bluemule! :Wave-Hello: Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Hi Bluemule and welcome to Neuro Talk! :Wave-Hello: