I was on Neurontin about 6 years ago. It did not do anything for me. No relief from pain whatsoever. A complete waste of money. ... From: ravensuffering...
I really hope the new diagnosis is correct. It appears to be difficult for many doctors to distinguish between L4 induced hip pain & PS. Sometimes patients...
I agree with you I did the surgery first and only about 50% pain decrease that was in 2004. I found the info online about PS emailed it to my doc and you know...
It is very encouraging you've had such dramatic pain reduction for more than a week. I hope it continues even longer. This is the first time I've heard of a...
The bone scan results are in and there was no cancer or infection shown. The doctor came into the exam room smiling with the words "NO TUMOR!" The vibe I ...
Hi. I have never posted on this forum but have been following it for a long time. I lpost on "piriformis release surgery, anyone?" I have had piriformis...
I've done a little online sluthing to try and find info about the injection the neurosurgeon is recommending. I haven't spoken to my pain management doctor...
Hey WritingMom. It's great you do not have cancer. That knowledge must be such a relief for you. Our thoughts go out to you & your sister. So what is your...
Well, it is possible he just said "destroy" in order for me to understand the purpose. He told me that 1 in 4 people don't get the pain back so it is worth...
Thanks. I know this is all hit and miss - depends on what's up with the problem. Since I had complete and utter pain relief for that brief 1 hour that the pain...
My advice: fly to california and have dr filler do the surgery. it is expensive as hell, but i literally could not walk about 1 year ago and now i can hike...
Hi Shirley, i also had surgery with dr filler. it took a really long time to recover. mine took about 11 months. but i have to admit that i followed dr...
one other thing. be aware that cymbalta causes incredible weight gain. i gained almost 10 pounds in one week! At that point, i said "forget it" and threw out...
Hello all, Dr Fishman did recommend 3 surgeons in the NYC area and I narrowed it down to 1. Dr Sheeraz A. Qureshi, he is a spine surgeon at Mt Sinai and we...
Thank you for sharing your decision with us. Best of luck with the upcoming surgery. I hope we can add you the our folder of "Successful Surgeries". Do you...
Thanks Michael. It is good tohear from someone who had surgery and took a long time to heal. I have to admit that I pushed myself harder than I wshould have....
Did you mean your 3rd surgery for piriformis syndrome? I wish you luck this time. That is brave to keep fighting. Hope you keep posting and let us know how the...
Here is a listing of the latest additions to the group's Files & Links sections. These sections are only accessible to group members. FILES 2 new articles by...
Hello Michael and Shirley Just read your emails guys. Just wondering Shirley if you had the same post op suggestions included in Michael's descriptive...
Has anybody had a MRN which was covered by insurance? I know my insurance doesn't. Also, has anybody had surgery done by a doctor who takes insurance? thanks ...
hey adam, i had both the mrn and the surgery from dr filler in santa monica. while he does not take insurance per se, his office worked with me to bill my...
hi Joyce, the pain from the scar tissue "tear off" was extraordinary for a day or two...but this is when i got on the plane, flew back to LA and simply told...
Hi mary, i wanted to post a detailed description of my experience in the surgeries success area or whatever place you think would be most helpful. please tell...
We would love to read your story. Just type it up in a regular post. That way, non members can also read about your experience. And it should be "Googlable" as...
Hi Joyce and Michael and everyone else. Joyce, you asked me if I got the same instructions from Dr. Filler that Michael got. After my surgery I saw Dr. Filler...
Mary, I just logged on this morning to get my occasional PS update. I am continually amazed at your dedication and committment to grow and develop this site...
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