Hello all:
During my revision surgery for scoliosis in September 2002 (age 45 then), there was unspecified nerve damage that has resulted in pretty bad pain in my left leg. After going through the gamut since then, I am now considering one of two possibilities: an injection (or series of injections) of cortisone/steroids in the L4 area, or (less appealing to me) an implant of a spinal cord stimulator. I am wondering if anyone else out there has had nerve damage and what treatments you have used, whether successfully or unsuccessfully.
For the record, all X-rays, MRI's, CT scans show no nerve compression or visible nerve damage. Drugs, physical therapy and acupuncture so far have had virtually no effect.
Even though I am sick of the leg pain, for some reason, I seem to be scared away from even the nerve injection and would love to hear about others experience.
Many thanks,
Cathy
During my revision surgery for scoliosis in September 2002 (age 45 then), there was unspecified nerve damage that has resulted in pretty bad pain in my left leg. After going through the gamut since then, I am now considering one of two possibilities: an injection (or series of injections) of cortisone/steroids in the L4 area, or (less appealing to me) an implant of a spinal cord stimulator. I am wondering if anyone else out there has had nerve damage and what treatments you have used, whether successfully or unsuccessfully.
For the record, all X-rays, MRI's, CT scans show no nerve compression or visible nerve damage. Drugs, physical therapy and acupuncture so far have had virtually no effect.
Even though I am sick of the leg pain, for some reason, I seem to be scared away from even the nerve injection and would love to hear about others experience.
Many thanks,
Cathy
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