Diagnosing the problem can be difficult but sophisticated tests such as the CT scan with myelogram and the MRI scan have helped. It gives us a similar picture to look at. It is an extremely tough problem to treat. There is no cure. Most patients will continue to have some pain as well as depression.
Pain relieving measures are helpful in most instances.
Treatment of subsequent depression using psychiatrists and anti-depressants is extremely important. More elaborate treatments include implantable pain medication units placed under the skin. There is also a surgical option which would free the roots in the arachnoid membranes by removing the scar tissue. This is a limited treatment option for most patients and is surrounded by a great deal of controversy. The new surgical treatment of the implantation of spinal cord leads and stimulator is helping some of the patients.