... and osteo-arthritis in t7-t9 constant hot, stabbing, burning, pulling pain. Stretching/Pushing on it hard helps and feels good but 1 minute later the pain returns. I'm 31 and I just started new meds on the 11th. (Tapendatol 50mg 3xday) now after first 5 yrs on anti-depressant/muscle relaxers, last 5 yrs on different types tylenol w/opiods. I have the first branch block on Monday. I'm excited and scared. Any suggestions? I'm in alot of pain, but I don't want to take heavier meds because I need energy to keep up with my (3+1yr old) kids. How many times do folks usually have to repeat this procedure? Is it dangerous? Any info is awesome!
Back Pain - I have Cervical facet joint syndrome, Degen disks, bad fusion of cracked t7-t9?
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- 16 Nov 2009 by Mom_of_two
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- pain, back pain, tapentadol
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Anonymous 16 Nov 2009
A branch block, as I understand it, is that they use something like lidocaine to numb the area. I had several similar procedures, but they didn't work for me. Everyone is different so yours may help. I know you feelings of being excited and scared. I never got used to them. I have been talking to some about an herb called Kratom. I am experimenting with it now and am having fairly good results. It can be strong, but YOU can control the dosage on how much you take. As far as how many times? That depends on you. If it doesn't help, I wouldn't do it again. As far as it being dangerous, they make you sign a form stating that anything is possible, but I believe it should be a safe procedure. You will have to take it easy after the procedure for several hours, so try to get a baby-sitter.
itsmetoo216 Nov 2009
For the neck I would not allow this procedure more than twice. You much consider that the neck is the central channel of nerves to the brain. They do it wrong oops, you may have the possiblity of not walking. Also never have a fusion again as they can not do anything for you later. They (doctors) know this and continue doing this procedure. It is the almighty $$$$$.
I would go to the NAABT.org web page and request a doctor that can prescribe Subutex. This needs a special DEA license. That site will talk about Suboxone and Subutex, yep you are there. If a doctor can prescribe Suboxone they can also prescribe Subutex.
Mom_of_two
16 Nov 2009
Thank you sooo much! Although, I didn't have it fused. It was a nasty compression-fracture of t7-t9 cracked diagonally from the front top, to back bottom. I had no insurance in 1998 and it was mis-diagnosed at first. The ER I went to said I had a bruise and told me to take off work for 3 days. I still couldn't stand up right or breathe well 2 weeks later so i went to a dr-chiro clinic, they did different x-rays and saw the fractures. I was out of work for 6 weeks in PT and tens units. Too bad for me they were fused together a bit crooked by then. I should watch how I word things, sorry about that. I have never had a procedure on my neck or back. Have you taken any of the meds you suggest, and what were you taking beforehand???
itsmetoo2
16 Nov 2009
I have seen it work. One day a young lady went into my doctor's office, she could only cry. I asked her if I could help. She said she had Fibromylogia, she could only sit on a table as it was solid. She said the pain was just horrible, worse than anything, worse than having a baby. She went in and less than 45 mins she came out happy and smiling. The medicine was unreal.The medicine is taken sublingual you hold it under the tongue till it disolves. Once it disolves you swallow the sliva with the melted pill in it. It goes to work immediately. WOW!! Not every doctor can prescribe it. So that is why I sent you to the NAABT.org web page. The DEA really restricts its use. BTW: It has been out long enough now that it now comes in generic which means lower prices.
When I see something that is too hard to believe I have to study it, this is just me.
Anonymous 16 Nov 2009
Any "t" is thoracic vertabrae. The neck is "c" for cervical. A branch block is something like shooting lidocaine in the area where they believe the pain is coming from.
I had this procedure done before, but it didn't work for me. You will need a babysitter, because you will have to take it easy. I have mentioned to others that I started using Kratom for pain and other issues and it has been helpful. It is legal and not an opiate. It is in the same family as the coffee plant. Best wishes with your procedure.
Mom_of_two
17 Nov 2009
Yeah, I had two separate accidents. My neck hurts worse now. they said it probably would for two days. My t-spine isn't hurting nearly as much while my neck hurts 10x worse. I'm going to look up Kratom. thank you
happyrick
31 May 2011
Kratom is a much safer form of pain reliever than opiates
Kratom, which is the leaf of a tree species known as Mitragyna speciosa is indigenous to SE Asia. It is excellent for relieving pain, and has been traditionally used as a safe and easy method to withdraw from opiates (mainly opium is SE Asia). Kratom works much better and with less side effects that suboxone for opiate withdrawal and it can be easily purchased on the internet.
Kratom an indole that has similarity to opioids in that it attaches to the mu and kappa opioid receptors. It is not an opiate and has little to no withdrawal effects. It is completely legal in the USA, though on the DEA watch list.
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