@simaya
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@simaya Hello, Simaya. I'm sorry to hear about both your pain, and the fact you do not have anyone supporting you through it.

I also have radiculopathy that runs from my T10-T11 area of my spine around my right side, into my oblique muscles. These muscles are constantly locked, from when I get up until I go to bed, and this causes a lot of pain. My daily average is about a 7 / 8 on a scale up to 10, and there is no medication I've had that helps with this.

I've had 3 epidurals, the first two doing nothing for my pain. Those 2 were at the T12-L1 area, and the 3rd epidural I just had in February was at the T11-T12 area. Unfortunately, this 3rd epidural has caused me more pain and cramping in my right side oblique muscles.

The latest procedure my doctor tried was two days ago, May 7th. He did Trigger Point injections in my right side obliques. There has not been any relief yet, my pain is the same as before the injections so far. But I'm giving it until the end of next week to let my doctor know if there is any improvement.

Please write with any questions you may have, and I'll answer what I can. Or if you just need to chat, that is fine as well.

@simaya
I just signed up yesterday for the buprenorphine and fibromyalgia topics. Have learned a lot and found everybody to be very helpful. Hope you pick out some topics that are close to what you are having problems with and that you have a good experience and some support with your pain.