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11-17-2011, 07:57 PM | #1 | ||
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I would get a second opinion. If this has not gone on too long, i would think getting the pressure off the nerves would relieve all the numbing. Getting your weight down will help any surgeries and subsequent recovery. |
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11-17-2011, 09:50 PM | #2 | ||
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Not sure this will be of help to you; but I had L4-5 spinal fusion, as well as a laminectomy about 5 years ago. My vertebre was crushing a major nerve which the surgeon described as "one of the most red angy nerves I have ever seen". While I still have chronic pain, use meds, and a cane for balance and have permanent nerve damage - had I waited much longer, the nerve would have been completely destroyed and I probably would not be walking today. The fusion has taken the pressure off the nerve. Thank God, I am mobile and walking. |
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12-21-2011, 12:40 PM | #3 | ||
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[ I am so glad to hear that your surgery was a relief to you. I too am a success story after fusion at C3-7. It is good to let other people know that the surgical root, can and does work for many people. Everything you said about recover is correct. I was in bed the first three weeks too, then did as you, walked a bit. Great news from you. Hope your holidays, after so many years in pain, are again happy and pain free. ginnie
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01-06-2012, 12:24 PM | #4 | ||
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I too am glad to hear of your success in your surgery. It also gives others hope that a solution can be found for unbearable pain. I had 2 fusions, the first not working, but the second C3-7 was worth all I had to go through. Keep being good to yourself, and It was tood to read your positive post. ginnie
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01-06-2012, 04:47 PM | #5 | ||
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I set off the detectors like a christmas tree. I carry a card that says I have an implant device. ginnie
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01-13-2012, 09:29 AM | #6 | |||
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05-30-2012, 08:08 PM | #7 | ||
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06-22-2012, 09:23 AM | #8 | ||
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06-27-2012, 02:51 AM | #9 | ||
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Hi my name is Rick im having surgery done on july5th L4L5S1 fusion done the doctor is giving me a epidural for 1 to 2 days for the pain i am really scared about this do you think ill be in a lot of pain when i wake up there working on the back building up my disk with bone from my pelvic and also cutting me in the front and put a plate with screws
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06-27-2012, 06:28 AM | #10 | |||
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Do you think the stock market will go up or down on the 5th? The answer to both questions is that there's IS no way to know for sure what will happen, but worrying about what might (or might not) happen just causes stress that will make anything worse. It serves no useful purpose whatsoever. If you talk yourself into believing you will be in a lot of pain when you wake up, your brain may just listen to you. And vice versa. Do you trust your surgeon? Are you confident that this surgery is right for you? Do you understand everything about your condition and what will happen? The answers to those questions should be YES. If you haven't discussed these concerns with your doctor(s), I think you should. You might also touch base with the hospital's Patient Advocate and have a discussion about the "what if..."s. AFAIK, those things, and a positive attitude, are the best any of us can do. Others may have other/better suggestions. I'm just one voice in the ether. Doc
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Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. Last edited by Dr. Smith; 06-27-2012 at 09:04 AM. Reason: fix typos |
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