I was wondering if the scs, which would treat upper body, is something I weigh heavily.

 

With success of epidural drips, does your function level interfere with your ability to work, or is your pain ;level much more controlable?  Are you still affected  by the triggers to the same degree as before treatment?  Do you still require treatment with pain meds after treatment.

 

I had an epicural in about 98, and got some relief but then returned to ganglion blocks,  Can only do that so long before scar tissue becomes an issue.  The old Bier blocks were successfiul as anything, but the turniquet was a problem  When biertilium(sp?) was no longer manufactured because of the profit issue, substitutes were not as successful.  Something must be done soon.

 

Epidural drips, the new kind of nerve blocks or scs.  Those seem to be my new choices to consider.

 

If there are stories of success with any of these procedures, please share.

 

Thanks, Frank, and I am so pleased that you have found something to finally give you more joy in your life.  You sound like a pretty tough guy to have come out on top after so much even proving to your insurance company that you were credible.