I wish I had a magic wand to wave over you (and myself too, for that matter). But all you can do - and I think this is VERY important - is to go back to your doc and KEEP going back to your doc until he comes up with something that works or refers you to someone else who can help you.

If you get frustrated and give up (and I understand the temptation ) it will NEVER get better. But if you keep coming back and coming back and insisting your doc find a solution he will be VERY motivated to find it b/c he'll get VERY tired of hearing from you. Remember, it's the SQUEAKY wheel that gets oiled.

I have had epidural injections as well. Did your doctor tell you that you may need more than one shot to obtain any relief? My former pain relief doctor was an anesthesiologist and provided me with the full scope of expectations. I had minimal relief with the first injection but had great relief with the second. I would talk to your doctor.

I had I forget how many injections at a time and had at least 2 rounds. For whatever reason they just didn't work for me. I'm getting some relief with manipulation. Apparently i have a muscle running along side my spine whose name I keep forgetting) that continually knots up and causes my pain. What causes it to knot in the first place is a mystery so I don't know how to prevent it. Massaging out the knots works, but they just come back the next day. We are strengthening my core, but, so far, that hasn't helped either.

I'm too young for a wheelchair - in my opinion - so I keep fighting, but it is very hard.