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@grandmar

@tazscott
I am so sorry for the pain you are experiencing.
Will you insurance allow you to see another doc?
I suffered with chronic pain for over a decade!
When I lived in New Jersey, I saw 4 pain docs and non of them were able to help me.
The last one I saw there, wanted me to try a spinal stimulator.
That, was a disaster and another story.

Then I moved to Florida.
I started with one pain doc.
I got his name from the stimulator company.
I was about to get it implanted, so I wanted to stick with the same company and this was the doc they suggested.
He didn't feel I needed it yet.
He tried his things and none worked.

At this point, I tried to find one on my one.
I did extensive research and I FOUND THE ONE!
I found the pain doc who was able to help me on his first try!!!!!
I continued with him for about 4 years until he couldn't help me anymore and I developed new symptoms.
It was at that point I opted for surgery.
The point being, if you can try other docs, DON'T GIVE UP!!!

Best to you!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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I have mayo employees insurance. I have seen several different pain doctors in the last couple years. I did radiofrequency and steroid injections for 20 years. They say they won't do anymore because they just aren't lasting very long no more. The narcotics and my 2 stimulators are what I have to live with they say.

@grandmar Good morning to you The Dr wants to put a stimulator in for my pain but I'm Leary about it .What was your experience?