at least adr would take any pressure off the nerves
it may not help the facet joint pain totally but at least would it help take pressure off the nerve root and limit any further degeneration of that nerve. it's not all about the pain; it's also about trying to heal the nerves and improve your hand and arms symptoms. if I am having trouble control my fingers and muscle twitching; that is NOT just facets!
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female age 45, height 5"6", 145 lbds, non smoker, conservative treatments failed, (7/2007) C4/5/6 peek disc replacements,plate & screws failed fusion,
(9/2008) revision with bone replace plate and screws, (10/2009) C3/4 stand alone peek cage, (12/2010) facet joint injections C3-7, (1/2011) rhizotomy C6/7 failed, Trouble swallowing
most recent mri (7/2011) shows ajacent level issues: right neural foraminal narrowing C2/3, posterior bulge indents thecal sac at C6/7/T1 no mass effect on cord.
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