what should I expect? I have had chronic pain for 10 years of my sacroiliac joint. I have documented osteoarthritis and bone spurring in this joint. I had tried acupuincture, physical therapy 3 times, chiropactic, medications, and I take lidocaine patches every day.
This feels like my last resort…. what do you think he will do… my PCP is “afaid” to prescribe me real pain meds… but I am living in pain ALL the time and do not feel as if I can have a normal life. I must mention I am only 34 and have had this for 10 years.
What should I expect?
#1 by John de Witt on February 28, 2010 - 8:50 am
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Expect the usual history and physical, and not an immediate fix but the beginning of a long relationship. If the two of you decide to start you on narcotics, there will be the problem of tolerance, and that can of course lead to habituation, dependency, and even (in extreme cases) addiction, so there will still be reason for a degree of conservatism. Again, your first visit you should not expect major drama, but the beginning of a long relationship.
#2 by Lee on February 28, 2010 - 10:32 am
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Specialist will evaluate you for injections. They can give steroids, deadeners, or a combination of both.