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What kind of doctor? Ortho, neuro, rhuemy?
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<blockquote data-quote="Lothlorien" data-source="post: 188472" data-attributes="member: 1024"><p>Ankylosing Spondolysis is an auto-immune disorder affecting the spine.</p><p> </p><p>Janet, you can go to the neuro if you think that surgery is inherent. However, you will most likely be referred to Pain Management Specialist. If you've had EMG confirmation of neuropathy (make sure you have the EMG before they go and stick you) they will likely do a trial of a few epidural steroid injections. The next step would be nerve blocks or possible ablation. If those aren't helpful, the next step would be surgery with either a good orthopedic spinal surgeon or neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal surgery.</p><p> </p><p>If you get as far as the injections, please let me know. There are a lot of unethical physicians that do these injections without EMG confirmation of neuropathy, which is the ONLY indication for epidural injections. I'll give you more info if that comes about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lothlorien, post: 188472, member: 1024"] Ankylosing Spondolysis is an auto-immune disorder affecting the spine. Janet, you can go to the neuro if you think that surgery is inherent. However, you will most likely be referred to Pain Management Specialist. If you've had EMG confirmation of neuropathy (make sure you have the EMG before they go and stick you) they will likely do a trial of a few epidural steroid injections. The next step would be nerve blocks or possible ablation. If those aren't helpful, the next step would be surgery with either a good orthopedic spinal surgeon or neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal surgery. If you get as far as the injections, please let me know. There are a lot of unethical physicians that do these injections without EMG confirmation of neuropathy, which is the ONLY indication for epidural injections. I'll give you more info if that comes about. [/QUOTE]
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