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Nerve damage and pain that isn’t neuropathy but feels like it.
Neuropathy | Last Active: May 18, 2023 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
Hi, Bjk3
I have the same problem. I had blood test, sonogram and am EMG. I had an MRI before all of this. It showed bulging disc, a herniated disc and a collapsed L-5 to S-1. I went to 2 spine surgeons. Both said they didn't see pinched nerve and didn't offer to do anything to fix my back.
I'm in Tricare for life. I guess they didn't think they would get enough money. Your problem is probably in your back. My feet swell. Especially on the bottom and my toes swell. when I get up in the morning the swelling is gone except my toes. It gets really bad when I'm driving.
I've given up on doctors. Most of them are idiots. My Neurologist us a good man. He did all he could to find out what was wrong.
Hanf in there,
Conrad
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With everything you have going on in your spine, it sounds like you need intervention. Did your neuro refer you to those “surgeons”? I would not give up. There must be someone who can advocate for you. A social worker, someone on the inside? Did you bring all your reports to the spine drs? I used to not speak up for myself with drs. Now i do. I can’t afford not to. Many years ago I had a dr that would not refer out and my hmo would not let me visit specialists unless I had a referral. She was criminal for doing that. Have you asked your health insurance who the have in there program who could help you? Its horrible how they treated you. I hope you get help.