Thank you Doctor. I understand exactly what your concern is about the narcotic pain medication! I feel the same. I have an appointment next week with the surgeon and will discuss this issue with him. Hopefully he will be able to explain things a little more clearly to me and go over different options. Thank you so much for your reply.
Melissa
The pace of your narcotic escalation is concerning. While I am sure you are in severe pain, you are being ramped up to the strongest medicines available within 2 months of your injury. While surgery is a last resort, you must try to avoid getting tolerant to meds like oxycontin and mscontin which will happen if you continue to use them.
The injections should decrease pain, not increase it so it is clear that you have a tiger by the tail. If your spine surgeon can not explain it to you in terms you can understand try asking around to see if anyone you know has found a good surgeon that can explain it to you. If you are no better in 3-4 more months you may need to consider surgery. Good luck