Went today to the same hospital that did initial operation, spent 2 hours - met surgeon as well, got x-rays - no instability, however facet joins aren't too perfect and they advised against ADR, advised against fusion as well since they think that new herniation is too far from nerve roots and new operation won't improve neuropatic pain. They think that it could be caused by scar tissue - I have it a lot on the left side, but it cannot explain pain on the right side. Have appointment with Dr. Zeegers next Thursday, but probably will cancel it and see Dr. Baumbach instead.
Also went to another hospital - again - do not recommend ADR, say scar tissue cannot be a problem 1.5 year later after operation, can remove new herniation, but no guarantee that it would improve anything.
Overall it looks like I'm back to pain management without anybody knowing what's really going on...
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2006-2009 on/off burning leg pain
07.2006 Microdiscectomy
04.2004 Herniation L5-S1
Last edited by B13s; 12-28-2007 at 12:29 PM.
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