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Medtronic Spinal Stimulator for fused Spines
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jan 1 8:47am | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Can your surgeon not assess the cause/source of the pain, it sounds odd that you would not know if it is nerve related or musculoskeletal in origin. They have different treatments. Also not sure why your surgeon would say there is nothing more they can do - this sounds too vague and not professional - did you get other medical opionions?
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I had gone to a neurosurgeon, but I didn't have a good feeling about him. A very good friend of mine's husband went to this Dr for his back, had the surgery and had a good outcome which is why I ended up going to the same Dr. I think my back was in worse shape than her husbands. I realize this and also that we are all different. This Dr. told me the surgery would not make the back perfect, but it would be better than is was then. I had xray's every time I was seen and he also showed them to me. Everything looked OK. However, he had nothing to say about the pain. I don't know if I could even see another Dr. now for it. I have heard Dr's don't want to take on another Dr's patient even though the surgeon says there is nothing more he can do. I have lost all confidence in this Dr.. I have been wondering if I could go to the Mayo clinic in Jacksonville and see if there is anything they could do. I haven't tried, yet. Thank you for your input.