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Originally Posted by machoochoo
This is my first post so, pardon my inexperience. I've been having SI joint pain since I fell on the ice two years ago. I've had trigger point injections in my right hip, pt, two sij injections. The injections each relieved the pain for a day and then it's back to the burning and deep aching of the rear. My neurologist thinks its time to consider surgery. I can't believe this has so taken over my life. Those of you who've been through the surgery, what am I in for? Would you do it again? I can't believe the symptoms that are caused by this, but I'm definitely ready for some relief.
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Hi. I am sorry to hear about your pain. I also have been experiencing SI joint pain for about 4 years. I live in Ohio and have traveled all over Ohio to physicians and even to Chicago. All of my diagnoses were degenerative disc disease based on MRI results, but every doctor said the pain I was having was not indicative of DDD and that I was too young for surgery.
Finally, a local physiatrist sent me to Toledo Hospital to see Dr. Ebraheim. He is awesome. I have worked with him for about a year and 3 months. He did not jump into surgery given my age. He worked with me and his pain management colleagues using various pain management techniques. I got relief for about 3 months at a time. These were all good diagnostic tools and it was great to get a little relief. Finally, he said I was ready for an SI joint screw fixation.
I just had the surgery last week. I am still a little sore, but I am up and weight bearing. I know it will take awhile to know if this has been a success, but I am confident and hopeful. I want my life back too. I go back to see him on Jan. 3rd to get my physical therapy, recovery, and activity protocol. I am so hoping that I will be able to return to my morning walks.
His name is Dr. Ebraheim and he is with the University of Toledo Medical Center.
Good Luck!
