ADR 5 years on
Beyond a few x-rays I haven't had imaging diagnostics since 2004. The facets have been hurting for so long I'm thinking there's probably some type of visible hypertrophy, cysting or cartilage wear or who knows. I told my family doctor I wanted to go to the teaching hospital, like I did for pain management. I didn't want a surgeon to simply screen me for surgery. She wanted me to see one of their NS which I agreed to do without much protest mainly because she's been such an outstanding family doctor. Anyhow I'm scheduled to see the NS on Oct 9. Here's a summary time line of the past five years.
Aug-03 L5S1 Charite surgery - Great placement but suspected facet pain
Jan-04 MRI - Nothing remarkable going on, no conclusions on pain generator
Sep-04 Saw Dr.Zeegers at a GPN doctor-patient seminar in Fountain Valley. He wanted a CT Myleo to check for stenosis. Imaging was not entirely conclusive due to ADR artifact.
Mar-05 Major flare up in cervical never dies down
Jun-06 Facet nerve block positive for L5S1 facets
Oct-08 Scheduled to see NS
As I get results I'll post them here. Let me know if you have comments or suggestions.
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Jim
2003 L5S1 Charite
1981 L5S1 Discectomy
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