I also have scoliosis and was previously diagnosed with Fibromyalgia but that was by my PCP. I believe strongly that was a misdiagnosis. I also have a disc bulge L5-S1 and with the scoliosis it has already been determined that it will get progressively worse over time, especially with 3 other discs showing signs of degeneration. After physical therapy, and prescription Cox-inhibitors I Can say the only thing that really works are epidural steroids. Find a pain management doctor certified in Anesthesia and they will provide the pre-certifications necessary for your MRI. There are ways around it. XRays cannot show the full extent of damage, you need an MRI. I was put on Vicodin for flare-ups but I only use them once a week since the effects of the injection wear off after a few months. It has worked miracles and the doctor I go to sedates you for the procedure so you don't feel a thing. Just a slight increase in pain the day after but after that it's gone! Go see another doctor, a spine and pain specialist group not just a pain management clinic.
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I also have scoliosis and was previously diagnosed with Fibromyalgia but that was by my PCP. I believe strongly that was a misdiagnosis. I also have a disc bulge L5-S1 and with the scoliosis it has already been determined that it will get progressively worse over time, especially with 3 other discs showing signs of degeneration. After physical therapy, and prescription Cox-inhibitors I Can say the only thing that really works are epidural steroids. Find a pain management doctor certified in Anesthesia and they will provide the pre-certifications necessary for your MRI. There are ways around it. XRays cannot show the full extent of damage, you need an MRI. I was put on Vicodin for flare-ups but I only use them once a week since the effects of the injection wear off after a few months. It has worked miracles and the doctor I go to sedates you for the procedure so you don't feel a thing. Just a slight increase in pain the day after but after that it's gone! Go see another doctor, a spine and pain specialist group not just a pain management clinic.
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