Hi Ginger,
Have you consulted a D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) that practices OMT (Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy)? I have found it very beneficial in pain control.... although I wouldn't have believed that to be true before my personal experience with one.
Also a PMP often has more to offer than just medication. If you have no consulted a good PMP that may also be a route. My PMP had several non-medication options for me. I admit none were good options due to my particuilar condition but that is probably not true in you case.
So don't give up. There is more than medication and acupuncture. I wish you the best in your search for pain control and conception.
Peace and Blessings,
~Tuck
Thank you for your suggestions. Due to my fusion and the possibility of herniating other discs I was told never to have my spine manipulated. My pm doc has suggested things to me that I can see causing more harm than good especially with a current herniation at L3. I am looking I guess for natural ways to cure my problems. My acupuncturist has started me on something that seems to help a little but she is waiting to get the other herb in for me to try.
I no longer trust spine docs because I was lied to the last two times and never want surgery again. I guess I will wait and see how my acupuncture treatments end up helping ( I've only been twice recently and switched providers)
Thank you again!
Ginger
You should follow your Physician's advice. Apparently you have none of the usual options! Sorry. There are some good Homeopathic Physicians out there.... I hope you'll find one... or have one.
My Best,
~Tuck