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05-28-2019, 08:45 AM
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That's what I had done and it was very successful for me. But generally speaking the discectomy is generally just a temporary solution before a fusion surgery. At least that's what I've been told. Good luck with the therapy. Have you had the injections yet? For me the injections helped a lot with the pain but once the nerve damage became so bad I couldn't straighten my leg I had the surgery.
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05-28-2019, 05:46 PM
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I have not gotten the shot. We discussed it, and the surgeon says that it is just a "mask" for the pain. Man, I hope this doesn't get so bad that I can't straighten my leg. That sounds like you were in a LOT of pain. Mine is still tolerable, so the therapy is worth a try. Surgeon also said that I should be looking at pain management with drugs. No thanks.
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05-28-2019, 07:39 PM
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I probably had between 1-3 courses of physical therapy every year for 13 years. It helped for a while until the last year. I never took any drugs stronger than ibuprofen. They make me feel horrible. I couldn't even do muscle relaxers. But every back injury is different. Do what your PT tells you and hopefully you'll feel better. Good luck.
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05-28-2019, 09:02 PM
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I really dont know how anyone uses pain meds longterm as I could not take a Shit after surgery until I took a laxative and I had to take small doses of laxative as the Dr did not want me straining at all . Plus I dont like how they made me feel , itching from the inside out .
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05-29-2019, 10:46 AM
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Judy goes in on July 10th for her spinal surgery. Her L4 is blown out. She has been in constant pain down her leg and into her foot since her hip surgery on April 9th 2018. This new Doctor said he is about 100% sure all of her pain will be gone after this new surgery. He said your gonna hate me for about 6 weeks...….then your gonna love me, I said oh no she aint……….and we all laughed.
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07-14-2019, 10:49 PM
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Well she had her surgery on the 12th. They got her up to use the bathroom and when she stood up...….the look on her face was priceless...…….Ken, theres NO MORE PAIN !! Shes just a little achy but that's to be expected.
Her Saitic Nerve was being pinched between the L4 & L5 and was starting to grow onto the L5. He sculpted the L4 and added some material, removed the nerve and used screws and rods to fuse the 4 & 5 together. She was walkin about 200 ft, climbing a few steps today......comes home tomorrow.
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07-15-2019, 05:58 AM
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Congrats so happy to hear the good news.
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07-15-2019, 06:54 AM
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That's great Ken. Good for her.
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08-12-2019, 09:34 PM
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This is Monday...….last Friday we went for a walk down the block and back...….was first time she tried it without the walker or a cane. Did pretty good but I think the stress of doing it without any aids scared the crap outa her. We go see the Doctor tomorrow morning and see what he has to say on her progress.
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