So, then I was referred to a Pain Management Specialist (Anesthesiologist). I explained to him what I had been through up until now, and what the OS’ opinion was, and he completely disagreed with him. He said that my flank pain could be caused by my bulging discs.
So, in January of 2006, the PMS (again) gave me Celebrex for one month; after that didn’t work, he gave me a series of three epidural injections into my lumbar spine. These injections did not resolve my pain, either, although it should be noted that the local anesthetic he gave me worked to relieve me of the pain. After it wore off, however, usually that night or the following morning, the pain returned.
In April of 2006, the PMS gave me a shot of Toradol for my pain and scheduled a bone scan. I had the bone scan done and the following day began experiencing severe pain in my lower back/upper lumbar, sides/flank and stomach, nausea, sour stomach, chills and sweating. It felt as though my entire abdominal area was shutting down. I withstood the pain that day, but the following day I went to the ER. The ER Staff/Doctor conducted X-Rays and a CT scan and again, everything came back normal, including the bone scan. The attending physician advised me whatever my ailment was, it was not life-threatening, and to follow-up with my family physician the following day.
The following day I scheduled an appointment with a Gastroenterologist. He ordered blood work, etc. which all came back normal, with the exception of finding I am lactose intolerant. I also told him about the pain/burning spot on my upper (left) abdomen and he felt for an ulcer/tear, etc. and found none. He did, however, find blood in my stool and ordered a colonoscopy. He found one benign polyp and removed it without incident. So, once again, I was back at square one, but not without being medically molested…My hopes were dashed.
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