Hi all: Wanted to check in to let you know I'm still trying. My 3rd epidural didn't work and the pain in my right leg is really bad in spite of pain pils. I have a condult Nov. 1 with the M.D. who has done my epidurals. I am not willing to go on for a year with this pain. Epidurals are hit and miss. I called my Primary care (neurologist wouldn't get back to me) and asked about a small increase in dose and he wants to see me tomorrow "about the epidural" whatever that means. I hope he is an advocate of surgery. I found a good neurosurgeon who has helped a friend of mine immensely - pain gone. I realize nothing is for sure. So my stroke rehab has gone slow and slower with this other problem. Darn, it sure doesn't help my positive attitude. So I continue to pray and read spiritual books and look in strokenet. DONATE DONATE DONATE. My motto, Steve. Leah