[carls]

Hi Harrison! Thanks for the reply. The cortisone shot seemed to calm the nerve down enough to function without opioids. I hate taking those meds so I'm very glad for that. I have constant pain in my back and down my right leg that seems to get worse in the evenings and mornings (putting socks is definitely rough) but can manage with gabapentin and diclofenac.

It is strange how some days are better than others. I am fearful of overdoing it because it seems to ramp the pain up the next day.

I hope to have a decision made soon. Tim from Dr Bertagnoli got back to me and said most likely he will recommend a 3 level.

Thanks for this website. It is a great source of information!

Carl