In September 2012 I started with sciatic pain in my left leg. I had suffered with it some six years ago, which cleared up by itself in about eight weeks. However this latest problem persisted. I was being treated with strong co-codamol for pain relief and sent for physiotherapy at our local hospital. All this brought no relief. I was feeling very low at this time, having been involved with agriculture all my life, unable to enjoy a day’s work. I was also having great discomfort in the evenings and having trouble sleeping – so much so that I had to often take co-codamol twice during the night! I searched on the web and found Mr Fagan through the Duchy Hospital Harrogate website. I made an appointment and Mr Fagan seemed confident that he could do something to help me.
I had an MRI scan almost right away and was booked for a steroid injection in my back (a foraminal epidural DF). For seven weeks I had good relief of my pain, but unfortunately the symptoms returned. I went back to see Mr Fagan who recommended a small operation on my spine – an L4/L5 decompression, which he did in early September. It brought me immediate relief and I now enjoy a pain free active life! I am so grateful to Mr Fagan and his team. His manner is first class and I felt reassured that I would be likely to have a successful outcome.
