jchristi
08-10-2005, 05:59 PM
I've got L5 S1 DDD and sciatica in both legs. But the disc does not seem to be the cause of the sciatica in the left as deduced from MRIs (including a sitting MRI), an EMG and a discogram.
Now for diagnosis purposes, not for pain, I am going to get a nerve block. Has this helped anyone diagnose their pain problems? If so what were the results? Any other feed back? :confused:
duttin
08-10-2005, 10:10 PM
jchristi,
Yes, I had a nerve block for diagnostic purposes.
It was done with antistesia to pinpoint the cause of the nerve damage.It didn't hurt at first but since they injected the L5-S1 nerve I suffered for a few days after.They come up with the conclusion that the nerve was impinched and causing the chronic radicolapathy in both legs.
Best wishes
Toni
jchristi
08-11-2005, 02:23 PM
Where was it pinched and have you had anything done to it?
Did you have to catalog/keep a diary of your pain for a week?
duttin
08-11-2005, 02:46 PM
jchristi,
The nerve is pinched at the L5-S1,going to both legs.
I have not had any proceedure done at this time.Its a very long surgery. 14 hours.
Most hospitals in my area are not equipped to perform such a surgery.I see a neuro at a university at the end of the month.
I have to have the L5-S1 reconstructed and the instrumentions removed to relieve the nerve.
No I do not keep a journal,its been suggested , but I considered it a waste of time when all the test and x-rays can speak for itself.Bad attitude I know.
Toni
