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Disc-FX procedure and the MILD procedure

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I had both levels done at the same time, but thru only one incision. Depends on your doctor,s level of experience and choices. You could ask him why he does it that way. I would think that recovery is easier with separate procedures. Plus you can see what gets affected at each level. Q—will your insurance approve that? I never thought to ask about separate procedures.
It’s been one week today and first night being able to sleep ok. I cannot take ibuprofen because of bleeding history in gut. Also am on ssri med so cannot take many pain meds because of dangerous interactions. I will keep you posted.

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bayhorse | @bayhorse | 6 days ago

Your guess was absolutely right. My doc says he does separate procedures because he finds it is easier on the patient. Medicare apparently will approve it done that way.

BTW, I also have facet and foraminal stenosis (in addition to central spinal stenosis), and would not have known that MILD can't correct those problems if it had not been for you mentioning it in your post! I am SO very grateful to you for that. Because of the information you posted, I was able to question my doc more closely about what MILD actually could accomplish in my case, and he said the procedure likely could diminish my pain by 50 percent. A bit of a disappointment -- I had originally been under the impression that it might take care of all the pain. But at least now I've got a more realistic expectation, and it's thanks to you. 🙂

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