Re: severe pain after L-5 S-1 discectomy

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Hi, I have a compressed L5D1 disc with nerve involvement in the butt

and left leg. I have had cortisone steroid, both by mouth and epidural.

The epidural made it so bad that I was in the ER the same evening. I

currently am taking 600mg of Neurontin and 20mg Oxycontin ER for pain.

I am also housebound as I can not sit or drive. I found just recently

how important it is to keep moving. The spine needs exercise for blood

flow. I walk one mile a day - physical therapy did not help. I wear my

TENS 24/7, even though you are not suppose to wear it while sleeping.

It is very important to have a good TENS unit. The people who have

tried cheap ones have been very disappointed. My unit is wonderful. I

use a lot of ice packs. All of these self treatments have reduced my

pain about 30% - but no cure. I am going to my spine doctor in a few

days to discuss next steps. You are not alone, but I haven't found any

more help yet. The pain is relentless.

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