ADR 5 years on

[Jim M2]

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.