Newbie question, meds v rhyzotomy

diver110 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-07-2012, 04:09 AM

Well, I saw the pain doc today, one of the top pain docs in San Diego. He was unenthsiastic about long-term vicodin use, but allowed how some people are able to do so. Others have issues with addiction/dependency/withdrawal. There appears to be little downside risk to rhyzotomy, so I am going to have that done (after first getting a diagnostic facet block). The problem with rhyzotomy is that it is at best an intermediate term fix. The doc said that as it is repeated it tends to become less effective.

To respond to the query, I used to scuba dive, but have retired from the sport. Ah, the joys of aging.

cherylstewart67 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-14-2012, 08:40 PM

rhiz did not work for me; laser at an LSI would be longer lasting. hope this helps.

Keano16 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-15-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by diver110

Well, I saw the pain doc today, one of the top pain docs in San Diego. He was unenthsiastic about long-term vicodin use, but allowed how some people are able to do so. Others have issues with addiction/dependency/withdrawal. There appears to be little downside risk to rhyzotomy, so I am going to have that done (after first getting a diagnostic facet block). The problem with rhyzotomy is that it is at best an intermediate term fix. The doc said that as it is repeated it tends to become less effective.

To respond to the query, I used to scuba dive, but have retired from the sport. Ah, the joys of aging.

Endoscopic rhizotomy is long-term solution.

Regards