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My Dr hasn't said nothing about surgery or injections.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Morgan City, LA

I been dealing with my conditions since January 2017. But wasn't 100% diagnosed until October of 2018. The only treatment I had was PT and meds. My Dr hasn't said nothing about surgery or injections. Has anyone else had that problem? When I go on the 3rd I'm telling him to send me to ortho to have surgery on my right hand for carpal tunnel surgery. At least I will get relief some where. I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease spinal stenosis osteoporosis and I have a pinched nerve in my… read more

September 22, 2019 (edited)
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Members rallied around someone frustrated that their primary care doctor had not offered surgery or injections for multiple spine conditions,... Read more

Members rallied around someone frustrated that their primary care doctor had not offered surgery or injections for multiple spine conditions, carpal tunnel, and pelvic rotation, with the overwhelming consensus being to seek specialists like an orthopedic surgeon, pain management doctor, neurosurgeon, or rheumatologist rather than relying solely on a PCP. Several members shared cautionary experiences with spinal surgery and injections, describing limited relief, worsening symptoms, or benefits lasting only weeks to months, while a few found success with alternatives like dry needling, nerve stimulation, and chiropractic care. A recurring theme was the importance of exhausting conservative treatments first, advocating persistently for referrals despite insurance barriers, and managing expectations on good days to avoid overdoing activities and triggering flare-ups.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

John is right. I've gone to several Orthopedic specialists and they all say the same...surgery should be avoided as there are too many multiple areas that are damaged and surgery can cause more problems.

October 19, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I recommend the dry needle therapy to rest muscles thAt may be pulling at the areas. I did my neck and hip with great success. Hip pain had me unable to bear much weight. That time the hooked of metal stimulation ( electronic pulses) , took a few more than expected at first. Now it hardly ever hurts like it had beforehand.

October 6, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I get my spinal steroidal injections regularly and the most I've gotten out of them I'd say is one month or... and this happens a lot, I do something stupid like feel like super manish stupid.

September 25, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member seen a rheumatologist in November 2016 before I fell and that's when I found out I have degenerative disc disease. Seen him after my fall and he said nothing he could do to help. My orthopedic is for just my carpel tunnel surgery. My biggest problem is that I'm on medicaid state health insurance. I have to go to new Orleans to see Nero. Which I don't mind. Just need my PCP to send a referral over to Dr. And all the ones I called don't have openings for at least a year. Its just crazy.

September 22, 2019
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have been told surgery is the very last option and by my research they dont have good results

October 14, 2019

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