Just got a call back from the pain doc. He agrees that the ESI is a great next step. He also has had good results with the juiced up accupuncture needles.
When we discussed why this had not been brought up, he said that these treatments are good for the people with exiting nerve root impingement w/pain radiating around the chest wall. (He said this like that's not me.) I don't want anyone to think that I have the slightest problem with this doctor. He is a great listener and has been completely on board with everything we've done, including the treatments and diagnostics I get overseas. I love this doctor. But... so much still gets lost in the translation. I do have the radiating chest pain and also sternum pain when it gets worse.
In any case, he is going to start the approval process for both the ESI's and accupuncture.
Well, that was a short step backwards... my break from treatment/diagnostics has only lasted a week.
Wish me luck,
Mark
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