Does anyone know anything about Facet Arthrosis? I was in a car accident in 2005 and have had cervical surgery replacing 3 of the discs in my neck with artificial discs. I have had a lot of pain and problems with my lower back also. At this point I can't walk but 2 to 3 feet and have to stop and either bend over or sit down, the pain is absolutely unbearable. It runs down my legs into my feet and my hips and lower back are so bad I can't stand it, even when I sit down it hurts. It seems lately I have felt a pressure that makes it feel as though I have to go to the bathroom but when I do, I don't really have to go that much.
I went for an MRI that showed Bilateral L-4-5 and L5-S1 facet arthrosis. I have read and read on it but just do not seem to be able to see what my options are. I just had 4 injections into my spine this past week which does not seem to help, I am having the same problems with walking and standing and even sitting with my back against anything. Is the last option for this type of diagnosis another surgery? I was told when I had the original surgery on my neck in 2006 that I would require more surgeries in the future, but am just wondering if anyone else has dealt with Bilateral Facet Arthrosis and what has worked for them or what hope they were given.