Pre-surgery, I had SI injections and facet blocks, though neither worked. After the 4 level ADR surgery I had SI joint injections or facet blocks every three months. It usually would take about two weeks to kick in but, I got the three months pain relief afterward. I did not have any for the second year but, had two injections in the SI joint right before Christmas time. It was true to form with about three weeks before I got substantial pain relief that continues to this day.
I know it's hard not to feel like you're feeling CindyLou but, as everyone else has said, if you can't return to work, that is what the SSD is for. Besides, you paid in to this system your whole life anyway. Essentially you are getting some of your money back that you paid in. It's definitely an entitlement. The Rich Politicians do not want us to have entitlements as it costs money that they can spend on pork barrel projects but, that is why we pay in to the system. It is there to use if we need to.
Hang in there and let us know how things are going for you.
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5
1988 ruptured SI-L5
1990 ruptured C5-C6
1994 ruptured C6-C7
1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic
Bicycle Accident 2004
MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram.
Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006
Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7
Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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