Thought I would update this thread. Today I got medial branch blocks on 3 levels on both sides. This was purely diagnostic. They numb up the nerves going to the facets to see if your pain improves while the anesthetic is working for the 2-4 hours before it wears off. Well, much but not all of my pain improved during the test period. I think this is a positive sign and will be going back to the doc on May 8 to talk about rhizotomy. Will post results. Sigh
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2003 l-5-S1 Prodisc
2006 arthoscopic hip surgery
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