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04-17-2014, 07:58 AM | #291 | |||
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04-17-2014, 08:03 AM | #292 | |||
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Grace, good luck and read back through this thread, as i talked about what and what not to do when in recovery post op. , i believe what you do post op plays a big part in deciding if you will have a successful pain free operation or not. Keep us posted Cheers Mike |
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04-10-2016, 06:48 PM | #293 | ||
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Hi Kiwimike,
I am booked for Spinal Fusion (L4/5) in 2 weeks time and am doing some research and freaking out at the same time. Your story was very encouraging and comforting to read. How are you doing these days? Are you still happy with the outcomes of your operation? I'm a triathlete and really worried I will be limited post recovery but I have heard of some real success stories about people getting back into the sports they love. Would love to hear from you! Quote:
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04-25-2016, 09:37 PM | #294 | ||
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This thread is giving me hope! I have severe neuropathy in feet and legs that progressed rapidly a few months ago. Feet are numb and i have twitching muscles and severe pain in calves thighs and left hip. I am on heavy pain meds to get through the work day and add xanax at night because pain is worse when I try to relax. Walking is difficult, balance is very bad. Not worth living like this.
An MRI taken when neuropathy was just getting started and confirmed degenerative spinal stenosis, with 2 bulging disks in lumbar area. I have had a number of episodes with severe back pain and spasms for many years. But the neurologists dismissed spinal stenosis as the cause of the neuropathy. After many tests - no cause can be found for the nerve pain and progression of the nerve damage. I am seeing a spinal neuro surgeon next week and wonder if he will also dismiss stenosis as the cause for the neuropathy. My question is would severe neuropathy that affects my ability to walk make me a likely cabdidate for surgery? I am doung physical therapy, but not getting better. |
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05-31-2016, 07:27 AM | #295 | |||
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Sorry i didn't reply sooner, i don't always get the emails to say that someone has posted on this thread, to answer your question im doing great!...no issues, i still hit the gym and play football, life is good. Again im not 100% or as i was when i was 18, i still get stiff and sore from exercise, but i think thats more to do with crossing over 40 now...lol...i also go to a Military fitness evening twice a week and have no troubles with that (running and lifting) im guessing you have had your op now and are on the mend, let me know how your doing and if you have anymore questions...im celebrating my 10 year anniversary this December!...crazy to think that its been 10 years since the op....all the best and make sure you take it easier and listen to your body, don't be to keen to be up and jumping around...walking is great, just alittle, then a little further each day and so on. Cheers Mike |
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05-31-2016, 07:30 AM | #296 | |||
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Cheers Mike Last edited by kiwimike; 05-31-2016 at 10:50 AM. |
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