My best advice to you is to get multiple opinions, and research what they are offering you. Don't jump into anything, without fully knowing what they are doing, and what it will mean for your future.
I think Mark will be all right with me posting other web sites, as I believe he understands that it is best for all patients to have as much information as they can get. This site- spine-health.com -has a lot of good information on procedures and conditions. It really helped me to understand the anatomy of my back, my condition specifically, and different treatments from conservative to surgeries.
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Cathy
46 years old. 12-15 years of intermittent pain, 2 years with constant pain.
DDD, L4-5 and L5-S1, pain confirmed by discogram.
PT, ESI's, Facet injection and block, Acupuncture - all no help.
2-level (Prodisc-L) ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli, May 26, 2009.
Currently taking Opana-ER (tapering off) and oxycodone
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