[shel_ldf]

Hi I'm new to the forum. I was encouraged by my Pain Psychologist to 'seek out' those like me
I was diagnosed with DISH in 2007 and with OPLL in 2008. In 2009, I became paralyzed and had T6-T7 fused with no promise of complete recovery. I had some feeling in left leg but none in right. Through aggressive PT I did learn to walk eventually and regain other bodily functions. While learning to walk I fell countless times but after one terrible fall I had to get C3-T1 fused in 2011. I had to relearn to walk and had PT and OT services. My wound became infected and I spent much time in the hospital and home health care.
I'd like to say I'm better and doing well but I don't lie. I'm living one day at a time and would like to get to know and learn from other people who have OPLL.

[Darlene]

shel_ldf,

It is great to have you come and be with us. As you can tell there a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Click on the following forum, there are some wonderful friends to assist you with your questions.

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Breia Lee]

Hi shel_ldf! Welcome to the board!

[Kitt]

Welcome shel_ldf.

[shel_ldf]

Originally Posted by Kitt

Welcome shel_ldf.

Thank you

[Sally1969]

Hello everyone. I too was recently diagnosed with OPLL, it seems to be getting worse daily but my surgery isn't until the fall. Can anyone tell me if symptoms reverse or just stop progressing? I'm a single mom of three and am so tired all the time. I feel guilty at the lack of participation in their lives.

Originally Posted by shel_ldf

Hi I'm new to the forum. I was encouraged by my Pain Psychologist to 'seek out' those like me
I was diagnosed with DISH in 2007 and with OPLL in 2008. In 2009, I became paralyzed and had T6-T7 fused with no promise of complete recovery. I had some feeling in left leg but none in right. Through aggressive PT I did learn to walk eventually and regain other bodily functions. While learning to walk I fell countless times but after one terrible fall I had to get C3-T1 fused in 2011. I had to relearn to walk and had PT and OT services. My wound became infected and I spent much time in the hospital and home health care.
I'd like to say I'm better and doing well but I don't lie. I'm living one day at a time and would like to get to know and learn from other people who have OPLL.

[Darlene]

Sally,

It is great to have you come and be with us. As you can tell there a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[Kitt]

Welcome Sally1969.

[Lara]

Welcome shel_ldf and Sally.

Sally, try the link that Darlene has left for the

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum

The members there should be able to provide the information and support you need regarding your condition.

[RickyBobby]

Am new too, but welcome