Buggy -

But I haven't had surgery there (well, I did have an inguinal hernia repair in Feb 2002), and the pain has been 4 years, except bad in the last few months. So I don't think I'd listen to what they tell you about post-op nerve pain.

I got a shot of cortisone last week -- just IM or sub-Q -- and it did wonders for the nerve pain -- ALL GONE!!!!!!!! They just did it in my arm -- I didn't want to go with the SI joints and live x-ray thing this time. This was my first time with that kind of shot (not in SIJ) and I'm a believer now. Cannot stand to take prednisone -- never again orally. Have you tried he shots of cortisone? Sure cures all the evil stuff fast!

Take care,

Patty