minimally invasive surgery. I have been struggling to stay out of surgery for 7 years with my neck (30 years with my lumbar spine). But I seem to be losing the battle with numbness and weakness down to my hand now. I struggle with pain meds so not a good option. I have done everything that can be done, including professional massage, chiropractic care and physical therapy for more years than I care to count. We could have paid off our house with all the money spent on methods to control pain and to fix the problems. I had my 1st back surgery done by a doctor who does minimally invasive surgery with excellent results. I would like to go the same route with this 2nd spinal surgery. My husband has been researching these doctors and found that my former doctor is now in California. We were hoping to find someone closer, but would love to have more info on these folks before committing to anything. I can wait for as long as I need to, but am hoping not to have to have traditional fusing with foreighn objects in my body.
I know the pain can be so intense. Have you tried a TENS" is the acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A "TENS unit" is a pocket size, portable, battery-operated device that sends electrical impulses to certain parts of the body to block pain signals.
The electrical currents produced are mild, but can prevent pain messages from being transmitted to the brain and may raise the level of endorphins (natural pain killers produced by the brain).
Cindy B.
I was sorry to read you have been in pain for so long and this has cost you and your family so much in terms of distress as well as financially. I sincerely hope this is sorted soon and you are feeling much better.
Take good care
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