Angeleyes13, I met with one orthopedic doctor before I started with this pain management doctor. This doctor did suggest surgery--but not SCS. My PM doctor hasn't brought up me seeking ortho...
Thank you for sharing! I am so glad to hear SCS works well for you. I have not tried steroids for two reason--one being that I faint at the sight of needles and I imagine this injection is really...
Straydog, I wanted to thank you SO very much for your advice here. I combed through all of the posts about the SCS and cancelled my consultation. I was quite taken aback with how it is really a major...
13 for me :)...
Hi, all, You have been so kind and helpful in the past that this was the first place I wanted to come with my medical news. I'm a 26 year old full time author and because of my constant typing on a...
My best friend went through an incredibly similar experience. We live in NYC, saw 30 drs here over the course of 3 years with no diagnosis for sudden onset pain. We even spent 2 months at the Mayo...
Hi, I had surgery in that area when I was 13 for scoliosis. I'm 26 now and am completely pain free. My doctors entered through my back, removed a rib for the fusion, and put in two 12 inch rods and a...
Hi, there, I've been on citalopram for about 3 years (40 mgs a day) and I'm very happy with it! I tried Paxil and Wellbutin first but had nasty side effects. Citalopram has been very good for me. :)...
Wow! I am absolutely blown away by all of the kind, thoughtful responses I received. The info you each shared is incredibly helpful. I'm seeing my pain management doctor this coming Saturday and I...
Thank you for the kind welcome. I really appreciate it and hope to not only get support, but to give it as well. :)...
( I posted this message in the anxiety board as I'd like to talk to people about both conditions. I hope that was okay to do.) Hi, everyone, I've been a lurker of the boards for a couple of weeks and...
Hi, all, I've been a lurker of the boards for a couple of weeks and finally decided to join already! :) My name is Jess, I'm 26 years old and a full time writer. I had my first book published in 2009...