Sorry you’re in such pain. I’m sure you know why they’re limited in what they can do.
Have you ever been told it may be nerve related? If so, have you been tried on Neurontin / gabapentin?
Your pain management doc may also be able to do a needle-guided epidural steroid injection and get you some pretty significant relief. Or maybe one of those fibromyalgia meds might work. I’ve heard they can cause you to be in a stupor and you may not like that.
Hopefully the implanted device will work out well and you’ll be pain-free for the most part.
Thank you my friend. I'm thankful I have such an awesome son who is willing to do whatever it takes to help with my pain. He's going to do the majority of the cooking today
Have you ever been told it may be nerve related? If so, have you been tried on Neurontin / gabapentin?
I have been diagnosed with permanent nerve damage as well as having "failed back surgery syndrome". They put me on Neurontin/gabapentin when I told them "If I don't get something to help with the anxiety, I will not be back for the implant trial". I'm also on amitriptiline 50 mg for sleep help.
Your pain management doc may also be able to do a needle-guided epidural steroid injection and get you some pretty significant relief.
We've tried that...I started falling after getting the last 2 of them. I've had a total of 6 injections since the sciatica hit me in July 2011
Or maybe one of those fibromyalgia meds might work. I’ve heard they can cause you to be in a stupor and you may not like that.
They have not tried that, at least that I'm aware of anyway.
Hopefully the implanted device will work out well and you’ll be pain-free for the most part.
Thank you. I'm going to try it, but I'm also completely prepared to have it removed immediately afterwards if it doesn't help in the areas I need!