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I'm 68. I like the suggestion to 'possibly' cauterize the nerves. My hip doesn't have nerve pain however. I have numbness/tingling on the other leg from jamming a nerve in the groin I injured while bicycling. Neurologist said to correct that would take 'extraordinary' efforts, so I'm living with that for now. Still looking what to do about the hip pain from scoliosis. Meanwhile, I suspect this is what eventually kills a person... living with intractable issues to the point where the body gives up! Thanks for the comments. Have you ever found a good chiropractor? (when they are exceptionally skilled, they seem to alleviate any problem). Also, have you found a good physical therapist that has made helpful exercise suggestions? It's very tough figuring out how to 'manage' chronic pain. I have some DJD in my spine (lumbar) too. The only pain med I take is Advil (or Motrin 800mg I break in half sometimes- was from a dentist) when it's too uncomfortable. What about you? I went to a pain specialist once and refused opioids.
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My suggestions is NO pills - they will only cause more problems in the end. [Advil for women will escalate osteoporosis; and elevate hearing loss] Instead ask for a referral to see a physical therapist/occupational therapist for exercises that can be done on land/water (pool) Don't forget to have them show you the elastic bands. These you take home and use daily. They need to be done on a regular basis because they are you pain pills. They help strengthen you muscles and keep you strong and agile.
Chiropractors are good for only a while and then you need to stop because you bones become brittle and break (osteoporosis). Then the threat of strokes plays in and this no longer is a feasible choice. I had too many and nearly died from an adjustment....my neurologist put an end to them...permanently. I use the bands instead. And my severe osteoporosis from using NSAIDS for too long brought me back to the bands also. I am healing my brittle bones with injections Prolia at the doctors office and hope to reverse the back things I did with all those pills. The one thing I can't reverse is my tinnitus and hearing loss.
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@bevo
Hi!
Welcome to our group, you have come to the right place.
We are here to help and support you any way we can.
I am sorry you are have issues.
Times have changed regarding the use of opioids and the new legal parameters the government has set.
Therefore, I think that doctors need to be more 'creative' with treatments since they can no longer just write the script.
You might want to think about trying a pain doc again, since opioids are off the table.
You might also want to try to find a good massage therapist who is trained to work on patients with 'real' back problems.
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)