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Diagnostic Nerve Block At L5 - S1

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Knoxville, TN

I had my second Nerve Block (insurance requirement) on L2 -L4 and the pain doctor that did my procedure this time (you get the one that is working that day) didnt do the nerve block around my fusion on L5-S1 because he said I shouldnt be having any movement therefore there should be any pain even though the other doctor that did this procedure first did the block in that area. I have no pain except for the area L5-S1. If Im not supposed to have pain there why am I having pain there. Any… read more

August 4, 2017
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Do not feel like a druggie. The meds are out there to help. I hope you find relief. :)

August 22, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yep they sure are. If you go to Canada the prices are a lot more reasonable as well.

September 9, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Holy sh@# I thought mine was expensive. Thank goodness the insurance covered it and the pharmacy helped you out. These meds are way over priced.

August 30, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Get a second opinion. My pain doctor has given me injections for pain. Sometimes it works in one spot and not the other. Other times it doesn't work at all. But, my doctor keeps trying to find new things that may help.

August 21, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Wish I knew. Sorry.

August 21, 2017

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