What other lifestyle changes, exercises or therpaies have be offered as options??? If you continue to dose yourself with an opiate agonist, analgesic and antitussive you can develop dependency. I'd try all other options first to avoid the symptoms of addiction.

I am probably past that point. I have had every treatment there is, decompression with the machine, steriod injections, Lysis of Adhesions, Chiropractor, therapy, patches.

These are all passive therapies. What about an active therapy that requires that you engage and work muscles?

some people are way past that point you don't need to fear the sensible use of pain medication when prescribed by a qualified sensible physician what is the problem with the pain pump dp girl i think doctors in a pain management setting are probably the way to go if you are going to use pain medication as they have a long term view of your pain management issues

If you are concerned about pain pumps, speak to other patients who have them and get the pro and cons from them and then weigh you options if this is a route that you may want to travel.

I have found that Lyrica works wonders for nerve pain. The only downside other than feeling a little loopy until your body adjusts is that it increases your desire to eat. If you have strong willpower that one side effect can be tamed.

I do agree with rooted regarding active therapy that works the muscles. It may be difficult at first but continuing to work those muscles should give you some relief at some point. Then again, maybe not, but it may be worth it.

Steroid injections are known to decease bone mass and the effectiveness of those injections eventually will not be as effective as they were at the beginning.

Not to forget: Hydrocodones are terrible and can eat away at your stomach over time.

~Zig

You did not say what kind of spine surgery you have had that left you in more pain that before surgery.

Without knowing what your diagnosis is and what type of spinal surgery you already have had, it is difficult to offer any suggestions.

What you have said though, does indicate only passive treatment and pain meds since your surgery.

Decompression tables can be helpful for some, but have a tract record of making the situation worse in many patients, and the same can be said for the use of chiropractors.

It could very well be that you have very weak muscles, cores, quads etc and without a good solid physical therapy spine program and continued exercises at home after you have completed a round of physical therapy, may be some of the cause of your pain.

A pain pump is usually suggested as a last resort to help a patient deal with pain. That is after all other surgical and conservative options have been exhausted.

It sounds like you have not reached that point, if you think that more surgery would be suggested when you see this new spine surgeon.

If you can provide more detail ie. surgery, diagnosis when you had surgery, what your diagnosis is now. it would be more helpful to getting some advise.

Fran

I had L-4/5 S1 disc repair and he trimmed the one below it. Now that is the one that is giving me problems, plus Stenosis. I have tried all those therapies including the stretching/decompression table.

Thanks anyway!