Welcome to the forum Sharon. Degenerative disc disease is a common theme here, and we do understand your pain and the frustrations involved in getting treatment. This forum is a great place to educate yourself.
As Dale stated, it is imperative to take your health care into your own hands. Educating yourself is an important aspect of this process, and we can help you. Read as many threads here as you can, ask questions. We are here to help. Getting several opinions is also important. I don't know where you live, or how easy that is to do, but it can be done with persistence on your part.
Good luck to you.
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Cathy
46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.
DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.
2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.
Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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