I’ve had backache pain for over 10 years and have tried everything.

Posted by meryl1cohen @meryl1cohen, Feb 15 4:11pm

I’ve had backache pain for over 10 years, 24x7. 5 years ago I had the Abbott SMS implanted. It was adjusted to go to my feet (I have neuropathy) and back. I think it’s helped my feet a bit. So the quandary now is - put a new Abbott one in, put a different brand’s in - and do I try it first? (More surgeries). I’m 82 and don’t like the idea of more anesthesias. Suggestions are welcome.

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blowerk1216 | @blowerk1216 | Feb 24 12:17pm

Has anyone had an epidural injection

meryl1cohen | @meryl1cohen | Feb 24 12:56pm

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@blowerk1216
That’s what I started with all those years ago. I must have gone to several docs before I gave up on that. They all said “I have a different way of giving the injections. None of them worked.

The first doc I went to is a physiatrist. He was the first to give me the epidural. I really liked him, but had to move on. I’m thinking of going back to him. Has anyone had any success with a physiatrist?