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Close Back Pain

End Game = Hemilaminectomy. Herniated L5 S1 disc. Unreal sciatic pain.

Treatments

Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful

helped some symptoms, but did not correct the physiology

Epidural Injection Somewhat Helpful

very brief help, pain returned within weeks...

Fentanyl Working / Worked

insidious little drug... the pills work great, but the effect is fleeting... the patches are much better as the temptation to pop a pill can be overwhelming

Hydrocodone Working / Worked

what can i say? this drug works, but like other drugs, it will own you eventually...

Physical Therapy Not Working

i peaked with PT and could not get the level of relief I wanted...

TENS Somewhat Helpful

feels good while you are using it, but who wants to feel like Magneto all the time...