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I slipped and fell at work 2 1/2 years ago. The MRI showed an annulear tear at l4/l5 and a transitional l5. At the time I had a hard time believing that it was from my back, so I also had an MRI of my hips, and a full body bone scan. At the begining my pain went from about the middle of my left butt cheek, around the front of my thigh, then down my leg and curls around the arch of my foot. In the past year I have also been experiencing low back pain. I did PT for 3 months, until WCB said that I reached my MMI, and PT discharged me (I am still able to work-desk job and I am the manager or else I am sure I wouldn't be able to work).

My Dr says that the tear and transitional l5 should not cause me pain. There has not been any other testing done in the last 2 years. I am grateful for what my Dr does for me, but I think that this maybe this is different from what he is used to treating. He talked about sending me to the 1 PM in my area , I think that all he does is injections, but WCB was not okay with me going there. I think the biggest strike against me, in terms of WCB, is that I can still work. Seeing a specialist etc is not possible, it would take a referral, and WCB approval. Since my claim started with WCB, health care won't cover it.

So...I am wondering if anyone else has similar problems? I have been thinking that maybe, an ADR at l4/l5 could help, does anyone know if that is possible with a transitional l5? This is not something that I can do in the near future, single mom so money is an issue. However I am 30 years old, and I refuse to accept that I will be in this much, or more, pain the rest of my life.

Thanks so much for letting me vent, and any advise you may have.