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Is Severe Pain In The Spine Indicative Of Compressive Spine Disease?
Question: I have had Neurapathy since the end of Sept of this year, The pain was getting so bad I had the 3 Series of Epidural's.The first one worked great, the other 2 didn't help at all. I told my Doctor I had fallen 2x he told me I was going to need Surgery.I don't know anyOrthopaedics,Surgons under my Insurence It's Humana. If you can help me I would greatly appreciate it.The pain is getting unbearable and nothing helps.
Brief Answer:
Possible compressive spine disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your symptoms the possibility of a severe compressive spine disease is very high. This requires surgical decompression procedure at the earliest to offer complete relief from symptoms.
Epidural injections would only offer temporary relief of pain.
This spinal decompression procedure is covered under your insurance policy.
Consultation with a Neurosurgeon rather than an Orthopedic Surgeon is mandatory.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
Possible compressive spine disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As per your symptoms the possibility of a severe compressive spine disease is very high. This requires surgical decompression procedure at the earliest to offer complete relief from symptoms.
Epidural injections would only offer temporary relief of pain.
This spinal decompression procedure is covered under your insurance policy.
Consultation with a Neurosurgeon rather than an Orthopedic Surgeon is mandatory.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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