I wonder
Is only your L5S1 disc problematic not L4? I'm also wondering what approach was used for the ESI? I know when I had one done in the beginning for L3 it did nothing for my back pain even tho I have an anular tear there but L4 and L5S1 both had discectomies and I wonder what is even being quelled now at L5S1 as the disc has been reported to be fibrotic .. guess it's the nerves that are being calmed by the steroidal bath.
I had a bilateral transforaminal approach at L5S1 yesterday and today I have been out all day on my feet until just now.. and still I feel good *down there*.
I realize that ESIs don't work for everyone tho and perhaps you just won't get relief with them no matter the approach or anesthesiologist's/PM's talent performing them.
Facet blocks I don't know about as I've never had any and I've had a few nerve root blocks but do better with the ESIs in general for low back pain and even pain that went beyond this area or radiated.
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