Jamie,
you are not nuts. I was in stage 4 when I got my dx. I did not have the same
surgery you did i had PRC. and like you i stayed in pain and was treated the
same way. I really do feel that you should not have to be in pain. Not in
this day and age, I am not saying over do meds either. I stayed on my dr. until
he did a total fusion and a denerveation. The denerve will get rid of your
pain when it heals and you sill have all of the hot,cold poking feelings you
did before. It is just better. Just keep asking my dr. would not have done
this if i had not ask him to and brought it to his attention. if i can help
further let me know.
wishing you a pain free day
Toni



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