Originated from
SnappyFingers

Degenerative Disc Disease/Leg Pain and Numbness

I have Degenerative Disc Disease that involves radiating left leg pain. I have a Rhizotomy Scheduled for 10/16. Hopefully it will alleviate the back pain, but does not address the leg pain, The orthopedic plans a procedure to drill a small hole in the facet joint to free up a nerve that is causing the leg pain. What is that proceedure called? Also, I've been getting varied opinions about the Rhizotomy, some say it's very painful and not worth having and others say they didn't have any problem as far as pain goes and it worked for them. I know a discogram can be painful. Is a Rhizotomy the same thing? Why doesn't the Rhizotomy address the leg pain?


Share Send to a friend Watch Report
 
 

2 Posted Answers
Order by

 
2 helpful answers

Chiropractic Physician, Jupiter,Florida. Smile

Hi steelerluvr: The Rhizotomy only kills the Facet Joint pain. That is USUALLY NOT the pain going down the leg but, the local pain. The hole he is drilling is in The Facet joint to free up the pressure on the nerve that is causing the pain down your leg. A Discogram is painful. It is ONLY used in very few applications. Smile Dr Ron Grassi,DC.,MS. Jupiter,Florida. www.LivePerson.com www.DrGrassi.com

 

Hi Steelerluvr7, Of course, you could consult the "Doctor Who Cured His Own Stage Four Cancer".

I know you do not have cancer, but this doctor also has a cheap recipe that he makes at home himself for pain.

He says it gets rid of pain FAST! And has absolutely zero side effects.

He says it is cheap to make and you can do it yourself using all-natural ingredients. He even tells you where to get the ingredients.

You can find him here if you want to take your health into your own hands: http://itreallyhurts.com/

Good Luck.

Posted 2009-11-22T18:48:47Z
SolarGoddess was invited by Yedda to answer this question.

Sign in to participate

Got an answer for steelerluvr7? Would you like to comment on the posted answers, or vote for the one which you think is the best?

Sign up for a free account, or sign in (if you're already a member).

Explore Related Questions

Other people asked questions on similar topics, check out the answers they received:


Q:

Medical Condition

Is the condition Blue Tongue in humans fatal?
Submitted by Articus2   5 days ago.
  • viewed 29 times
Last answer posted 5 days ago by Lilskies


Q:

Autoimmune disease and genital herpes

Ten years ago I was diagnosed with genital herpes type 1. I haven't had any known outbreaks for about eight years. I've recently ...
Submitted by strmsgrl   4 months ago.
  • viewed 389 times
Last answer posted 4 months ago by DrRonGrassiJupiterFL


Q:

New research meirner disease. Is their a new book ...

new research meirner disease. Is their a new book out, about the laterst treatments for this disease?
Submitted by Susan   2 months ago.
  • viewed 123 times
Last answer posted 2 months ago by lavlav



» More...

Explore Related Posts in Forums

Question about Health Care for Uninsured (Topical!) - Health and Wellness...

I have a long-standing health issue, but haven't had health insurance in 10 years. I have recently ) if not treated. At this point, I have no idea what health care costs are, or the most effective way . There is always the health department and there is another free clinic off of 5th Street downtown in the United

Chronic diseases Diseases not to be ignored...!!!

Also Diseases commonly found and effecting strongly patient health. (There is wide list, But i am take a look at this. Maybe my small effort can help you in anyway. Why these diseases of them have damaged their joints. Details of the chronic diseases Rheumatoid Arthritis("Gathiya

Diseases covered by ICICI Lombard Health insurance?

Hello friends, What all diseases covered by ICICI Lombard Health insurance? Can any one list the no of diseases covered? Thanks Tushar /app/ilom...ter.aspx#22100 Quote: : Hello friends, What all diseases covered by ICICI Lombard Health
» More...
Powered by
Feed - Subscribe to changes to this Q&A Blog

MoneyExtra News

First-time buyers 'will benefit from house...

The affordability of housing was boosted across 2008, according to Halifax. New data from the mortgage lender shows that the house price to earnings ratio - a measure of property affordability - stood

HSBC increases mortgage funding commitment

HSBC is to make another £500 million available to home buyers requiring a 90 per cent loan to value mortgage in 2009. The bank has reached the £1 billion it committed to lending earlier this

FSA to take action on payment protection...

The Financial Services Authority FSA is to take steps to protect consumers in the payment protection insurance PPI market. New steps are designed to ensure cusotmers are better treated when buying

Sainsbury's increases interest rate on...

Sainsbury's Finance has increased the interest rate on its new Online Saver account from 3.0 per cent gross AER variable to 3.2 per cent gross AER variable. The account, which can be opened and managed

TUC call for gov't mortgage support

The government should take action to ensure consumers can get access to affordable mortgages, according to the Trades Union Congress TUC. Commenting after the Land Registry House Price Index indicated

Forward planning 'crucial for motorists...

The Co-operative Insurance has urged motorists to plan ahead for harsh weather conditions during the winter months. According to the cover provider, almost 19 per cent of home and motor claims are made

New motor insurance legislation 'will help...

Two new pieces of legislation should help motor insurance providers to contain costs in the new year, it has been reported. Ian Crowder of AA Insurance Services explained that, from April, the law is set

'Immediate budgeting needed' to ensure...

Consumers who are struggling to make payments on their credit cards should take immediate steps to confront their financial situation, it has been claimed. Tom Howard, a spokesperson for Consumer Credit

Clydesdale Bank sees rise in mortgage...

A range of initiatives introduced to support borrowers has led to a continued rise in mortgage applications at Clydesdale Bank. The institution saw approvals increase by 30 per cent between May and June

Government efficiency savings 'even more...

A new report from the Treasury sub-committee outlines how public sector efficiency savings are essential. In the Thirteenth Report of Session 2008-09, Evaluating the Efficiency Programme, it says that

Police save £315m through fraud...

A specialist police squad that tackles financial fraud has saved over £315 million in losses and recovered 335,000 cards and card numbers. The Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit DCPCU has recovered

Retail sales jump at sharpest rate for over...

British retailers saw their highest levels of sales for more than a year in April, according to a survey published yesterday. The Confederation of British Industry's CBI distributive trades survey reported

Societe General chairman resigns over...

Daniel Bouton has confirmed he will resign from his position as chairman of Societe General following repeated criticism of his performance. Mr Bouton has been publically criticised since January 2008,

Shell profits 'halved by lower oil prices'

Royal Dutch Shell has posted quarter one profits of 3.3 billion £2.2 billion, down 58 per cent on the previous year as a result of lower oil prices. The Anglo-Dutch oil firm is the second in as
» More...
Powered by
ADVERTISEMENT
Money Extra Q&A is powered by Yedda an AOL Company
Copyright © 2006-2010, Yedda Inc. and respective copyright owners
About Us  |  Site FAQ's  |  Contact Us  |  Accessibility  |  Advertise  |  Terms of Use  |  Link to Us  |  Site Map  | 

Moneyextra.com is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA FRN 488578). Moneyextra.com Ltd is registered in England no. 06553530. Registered office: Sigma House, Beverley Business Park, Oldbeck Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 0JS.