Don't be sorry about posting on my account! I was glad to see anyone posting about this procedure. I had posted a few weeks ago, I believe to the spine group, asking to hear from folks who'd had it and done well -- the only comments I'd seen on Mayo Connect (and there were only 2 or 3) were disappointing. So I'm glad to be corresponding with you.
I have stenosis at 3 levels. My doc said that means 3 separate procedures, each under twilight sedation, with a 60-day wait in between procedures. I'm not sure whether the wait time is medically necessary in my case or whether that's the way Medicare wants it done in order to cover. Did you have both levels done during the same procedure?
I had both levels done at the same time, but thru only one incision. Depends on your doctor,s level of experience and choices. You could ask him why he does it that way. I would think that recovery is easier with separate procedures. Plus you can see what gets affected at each level. Q—will your insurance approve that? I never thought to ask about separate procedures.
It’s been one week today and first night being able to sleep ok. I cannot take ibuprofen because of bleeding history in gut. Also am on ssri med so cannot take many pain meds because of dangerous interactions. I will keep you posted.
I had it, and it worked somewhat. I had terrible pain for 3 months, and now I'm still not much better after 10 months! It's very hard to find any negative views. Most are from clinics looking for business. It did work for one area, and it might be that my nerves are still trying to connect and causing the pain and weakness in my back and legs I'm scheduled for the minute man soon! Hopefully to get better. Ive had problems for over a year so that might be my problem.
I had it, and it worked somewhat. I had terrible pain for 3 months, and now I'm still not much better after 10 months! It's very hard to find any negative views. Most are from clinics looking for business. It did work for one area, and it might be that my nerves are still trying to connect and causing the pain and weakness in my back and legs I'm scheduled for the minute man soon! Hopefully to get better. Ive had problems for over a year so that might be my problem.
I had both levels done at the same time, but thru only one incision. Depends on your doctor,s level of experience and choices. You could ask him why he does it that way. I would think that recovery is easier with separate procedures. Plus you can see what gets affected at each level. Q—will your insurance approve that? I never thought to ask about separate procedures.
It’s been one week today and first night being able to sleep ok. I cannot take ibuprofen because of bleeding history in gut. Also am on ssri med so cannot take many pain meds because of dangerous interactions. I will keep you posted.
Your guess was absolutely right. My doc says he does separate procedures because he finds it is easier on the patient. Medicare apparently will approve it done that way.
BTW, I also have facet and foraminal stenosis (in addition to central spinal stenosis), and would not have known that MILD can't correct those problems if it had not been for you mentioning it in your post! I am SO very grateful to you for that. Because of the information you posted, I was able to question my doc more closely about what MILD actually could accomplish in my case, and he said the procedure likely could diminish my pain by 50 percent. A bit of a disappointment -- I had originally been under the impression that it might take care of all the pain. But at least now I've got a more realistic expectation, and it's thanks to you. 🙂
Your guess was absolutely right. My doc says he does separate procedures because he finds it is easier on the patient. Medicare apparently will approve it done that way.
BTW, I also have facet and foraminal stenosis (in addition to central spinal stenosis), and would not have known that MILD can't correct those problems if it had not been for you mentioning it in your post! I am SO very grateful to you for that. Because of the information you posted, I was able to question my doc more closely about what MILD actually could accomplish in my case, and he said the procedure likely could diminish my pain by 50 percent. A bit of a disappointment -- I had originally been under the impression that it might take care of all the pain. But at least now I've got a more realistic expectation, and it's thanks to you. 🙂
You’re welcome BayHorse. I was given only 40% improvement but I wanted to see what actually happens. Today marks 2 weeks for me since I had the procedure. No improvement at this point but I can now get in a pool and walk easier to begin to straighten my legs. Doc wants me go slow for awhile. Keep the faith.
You’re welcome BayHorse. I was given only 40% improvement but I wanted to see what actually happens. Today marks 2 weeks for me since I had the procedure. No improvement at this point but I can now get in a pool and walk easier to begin to straighten my legs. Doc wants me go slow for awhile. Keep the faith.
@rhhprints67, Sounds like going slowly is already paying off. So glad you're walking more easily; I know it can be hard to straighten the legs. And I've been told that pool walking can help decompress the spine. Hope it will feel good.
As for keeping the faith: I will if you will! 🙂 Please keep me posted.
My pain management doctor suggested a MILd procedure In the L2 L3 area of the back and he performed it. It had no effect. The spine specialist I see looked at me like I was out of my mind to have even bothered trying when I told him I had had the procedure done.
Scheduled to have the Disc FX and maybe MILD in March. I’ve been looking for comments from people that has had the procedure done in the past. Got to be someone out there 🤷🏼♀️
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I had both levels done at the same time, but thru only one incision. Depends on your doctor,s level of experience and choices. You could ask him why he does it that way. I would think that recovery is easier with separate procedures. Plus you can see what gets affected at each level. Q—will your insurance approve that? I never thought to ask about separate procedures.
It’s been one week today and first night being able to sleep ok. I cannot take ibuprofen because of bleeding history in gut. Also am on ssri med so cannot take many pain meds because of dangerous interactions. I will keep you posted.
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1 ReactionI had it, and it worked somewhat. I had terrible pain for 3 months, and now I'm still not much better after 10 months! It's very hard to find any negative views. Most are from clinics looking for business. It did work for one area, and it might be that my nerves are still trying to connect and causing the pain and weakness in my back and legs I'm scheduled for the minute man soon! Hopefully to get better. Ive had problems for over a year so that might be my problem.
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1 ReactionDid you have both procedures done Mild and Disc FX?
Thanks for letting me know. Wishing you all the best!
Your guess was absolutely right. My doc says he does separate procedures because he finds it is easier on the patient. Medicare apparently will approve it done that way.
BTW, I also have facet and foraminal stenosis (in addition to central spinal stenosis), and would not have known that MILD can't correct those problems if it had not been for you mentioning it in your post! I am SO very grateful to you for that. Because of the information you posted, I was able to question my doc more closely about what MILD actually could accomplish in my case, and he said the procedure likely could diminish my pain by 50 percent. A bit of a disappointment -- I had originally been under the impression that it might take care of all the pain. But at least now I've got a more realistic expectation, and it's thanks to you. 🙂
You’re welcome BayHorse. I was given only 40% improvement but I wanted to see what actually happens. Today marks 2 weeks for me since I had the procedure. No improvement at this point but I can now get in a pool and walk easier to begin to straighten my legs. Doc wants me go slow for awhile. Keep the faith.
@rhhprints67, Sounds like going slowly is already paying off. So glad you're walking more easily; I know it can be hard to straighten the legs. And I've been told that pool walking can help decompress the spine. Hope it will feel good.
As for keeping the faith: I will if you will! 🙂 Please keep me posted.
My pain management doctor suggested a MILd procedure In the L2 L3 area of the back and he performed it. It had no effect. The spine specialist I see looked at me like I was out of my mind to have even bothered trying when I told him I had had the procedure done.
What does your spine specialist recommend you do ? Have you had any other injections or treatment before the MILD? Thanks for your input.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/m-i-l-d-surgery-4-months-therapy-no-relief/