Barbara Elson

I was caring for my elderly mother and ended up with two herniated discs and very bad pain that shot down the left side of my entire leg. I could not bear the pain to sleep, sit, or bend. The first orthopedic doctor I saw prescribed three medications, which did very little to ease the the pain and had negative side effects. After months of medications as well as physical therapy, I was not getting any better. I decided to go to HSS after a friend encouraged me. I was seen first by Dr. Han Jo Kim who reviewed my case and referred me to Dr. Kirschner to discuss my pain relief options. I opted for an epidural, which helped with easing 50% of my pain. Dr. Kirschner and the staff were very attentive and caring in explaining and carrying out the procedure. It's been 5 months since the epidural and nearly a year since my injury. I am working out carefully with a personal trainer at my local gym. My severe pain is now a distant memory. I know it took me a while, but I found the right place in choosing HSS. I am back to normal activities and I most of all feel optimistic and hopeful thanks to the doctors at HSS who got me on the road to wellness.