how long????

[roboback]

was injured while working in 06, had a herniated disc. The stupid doctors sent me to PT right away and as a result the disc just dissolved! I had total disc replacement L4- L5 in 07 it is now 2010 and the pain is still here!!! I take painkillers on a daily basis, have to take oxycontin, norco, somas, etc... Does anybody out there know if there is any alternative for pain relief? I had a series of LESI'S that I believe injured the nerve permanently!!!

[claudia]

Have you met with a surgeon to discuss the possibility of a revision? I believe there are other members here who have had revisions from ADR to fusion, some with the disk left in or some have had it taken out. Maybe someone else can recommend surgeons who have performed revisions? Only one comes to mind, but it is in brazil, Dr. Luis Pimenta. Some of these surgeons can review your films for free or for a small cost if you mail them in a CD.

[ajj1001]

Have you tried any of the nerve control medications ie neurotonin, pregablin or amitriptyline?

Have you had any diagnostic test to see if any problems can be found?

[mmarsh]

I think you've been more than patient. It's definitely time to seek answers. What does the surgeon who performed the ADR say about this? Did you have a discogram before the surgery to make sure that level was the pain generator? Best of luck.

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