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jay[_352_]

On 1/21/19 6:14 PM, wrote:
> Today I went to a new neurosurgeon to see about getting epidural shots
> in my spine. My last doc picked up and moved the entire facility to
> Noo Joisey. This doctor came highly recommended. After reviewing my
> last MRI and givng me three back x-rays he gave me an appt. for the
> shots this Thurs at 3 PM. He knew my last doctor and the entire
> staff, plus reviewed all my reports on line. He seemed very confident
> that he could help me. he xplained that most of my pain was from
> arthritis and spinal stenosis. He explained that nothing could cure
> that but the shots could relieve the pain for a while. He told me
> that back surgery won't help, it'll just lead to more surgeries. He
> explained that back surgery is indicated for trauma from a damaging
> accident, but will do nothing for pain from aging. We'll be there
> Thurs. afternoon.

Hope it helps! May be good that back surgery won't help. Opens the door
for a lot of awful follow ups. Just finding a way to live with it is a
lucky find. Wonder if there is any PT that can also help.

jay