Hi Blair,
Sorry that I have not responded sooner. I am glad to hear that you are getting relief from the rhizo - yet - the other facet is giving you trouble. Atleast it is somewhat of a "break" of the constant kind of pain you were dealing with.
DANG!!! - You were sitting through 6 HOUR exams?!?!? Holy crap!!! Let me guess they are all essay? I don't think I could do that.....OMG! No wonder you were hurting after the rhizo!!!
As for going to Europe - I have been there twice for treatment.
Once at the Alpha Klinik in Munich, Germany for an endoscopic discectomy.
Then, to Vienna,Austria for a 2 level ADR.
I would say that with the endo - I spent about 1 1/2 weeks before flying home.
Then, after ADR....I would say I was there for about 3 - 3 1/2 weeks after surgery before flying home. Flew first class this second time because I was able to recline, stretch & etc.
Anyways, I hope that you are getting enough pain relief so that you are able to focus more on other things than your back - ya know...... that school thing???
Wish I was in California right now to get away from the weather up here. Mostly rainy, a warmer than usualy this time of year - but I am sure it is soon to change.......
Take care,
Sending pain free vibes,
Poncho