I have 3 choices medication, internal
stimulator. or fusion. The external
stimulator is not helping at all. I am
leaning towards the fusion. What would
your suggestion be. People I know that
have had the internal stimulator are not
at all happy. They say the pain is worse
now.
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Back Pain Answer A4332 Posted: 06-26-08 19:13pm
Diagnosis that has been suggested:
sciatica, bulging discs,DJD
Current medical status: MRI, disectomy
with no results
Current medical treatment: Vicodin ES 1tab
q 4hrs. for pain external stimulator
Every type of therapy has its own
advantages and disadvantages. Every case
is specific and the same treatment
doesn’t have equal efficiency in all
cases with a similar disk disorder.
You should consult an orthopedist or
neurosurgeon about this.
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