Degenerative Disc Disease Support Group
Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine, DDD is in fact a condition that can be painful and can greatly affect the quality of one's life. While disc degeneration is not a normal part of aging and for most people is not a problem, for certain individuals a degenerated disc can cause severe constant...
Okay, most of you remember my rant after seeing my first pain mgt doc in 18 months and what a butt head he was.
Well, I just got back from PM#2 and oh my GOD-what a difference.
I emailed him my story the night before so he had an idea what to expect!
The first thing: Urine Test-no prob I will pee for you!
He was thorough, compassionate, attentive, and helpful and had a full plan of action laid out for me before I even left. It included TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS TODAY!!!!
My first time!!!! Why has no one done this to me in the 16 G.D. years I have been suffering? I am numb right now. Next-repeat the Bi-lateral SI Joint injections that the butt head did. Then Facet Joint injectionsthen after that burn the nerve to the facet if necessaryafter that perhaps .perhaps a Medtronic Device if warranted.
Now, I ask, was that so G.D. hard? Oh, yeah, upped my med levels so that I get real reliefgave me a brand new TENS unit and ordered me a new back brace!
I think I have died and gone to heaven. Please, do not give up on finding a good doctor! They are out thereI promiseI worked for and with many in my careerI praise God he helped me find this one. So far, so good.
Keep the faith Yall
Well, I just got back from PM#2 and oh my GOD-what a difference.
I emailed him my story the night before so he had an idea what to expect!
The first thing: Urine Test-no prob I will pee for you!
He was thorough, compassionate, attentive, and helpful and had a full plan of action laid out for me before I even left. It included TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS TODAY!!!!
My first time!!!! Why has no one done this to me in the 16 G.D. years I have been suffering? I am numb right now. Next-repeat the Bi-lateral SI Joint injections that the butt head did. Then Facet Joint injectionsthen after that burn the nerve to the facet if necessaryafter that perhaps .perhaps a Medtronic Device if warranted.
Now, I ask, was that so G.D. hard? Oh, yeah, upped my med levels so that I get real reliefgave me a brand new TENS unit and ordered me a new back brace!
I think I have died and gone to heaven. Please, do not give up on finding a good doctor! They are out thereI promiseI worked for and with many in my careerI praise God he helped me find this one. So far, so good.
Keep the faith Yall
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Oh I am so happy for you. I am seeing a new pain management doc in a couple days. My surgeon and my primary dr agreee that the jerk I see now is not helping me one bit. Can you message me about the letter you sent to the new dr. I have all of my records ready and I also want to write something to the doc so I dont get blown off again. Well I didnt want to make this post about me so back to you. I am so glad you have taken a stand in your fight for the treatment you deserve. I am right behind you hun and I am so glad you are here. You are such a great inspiration to me and alot of other people. I hope you have a great day. Hugs and congrats on the new dr.,Christine
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I'm happy for you! Sounds like a good plan of action and relief is on the way.
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