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05-10-2013, 11:58 PM | #1 | |||
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How long do you think is reasonable to do Physical Therapy before giving up and doing surgery?
1 year? 2 year? 3 year? more? there is progress but so slow! |
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05-11-2013, 12:43 AM | #2 | ||
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Personally I'd say for as long as you continue to see any progress, no matter how slow it is.
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05-11-2013, 01:06 AM | #3 | |||
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If you are improving, stick with it. If you start going downhill, there is no reason to continue.
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05-11-2013, 02:42 AM | #4 | |||
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I would have to make a pros & cons list..
So may factors to consider. age, pain levels, sx levels, can you function (ADLs- activities of daily living) & at what level, is sleep affected all those and more.. If you get stalled out on PT improvement, you can always try another place or different style therapist/body-worker etc.
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05-11-2013, 06:54 AM | #5 | ||
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I have been 2 years on my right side without surgery and continue to see slight improvements. I will keep waiting as I have next follow up in 6 months with my doc.
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05-11-2013, 01:07 PM | #6 | ||
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I had two physical therapists prior to surgery. The first one I saw was at Spaulding Rehab in Boston and after six weeks, my condition continued to go downhill rapidly. Both the PT and the physiatrist I saw there both said there was not anything more they could do for me. The next PT I saw was at Mass General and Dr Donahue referred me to her. Unfortunately on my first appointment with her she said she was unable to assist me. That was a pretty hopeless moment and at that point, I knew surgery was probably the only choice as I had already tried Botox.
I would have definitely stuck with PT if it helped me out even minimally. I just saw no positive change, and my condition was declining. |
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05-11-2013, 08:46 PM | #7 | ||
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The rest of my life.
There have been times where I felt I was declining with no way up, but they were set-backs which resolved in 6 months or so. Nerves don't easily forgive. If I had surgery, I'd still be doing PT for the rest of my life and probably taking more medications than I do now. I also have a team of healthcare providers who would never let me have it done, even if I wanted. |
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05-11-2013, 10:24 PM | #8 | ||
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I started last may. I have the feeling back in. My fingers so I am very happy.
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05-12-2013, 02:08 AM | #9 | |||
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pain level - very low (has not always been the case) can i function? yes. can i do computer work? no. can i swim? no. can i weight lift? no. sleep? not affected but i have to sleep on my back. in short, i am OK. i was thinking maybe TOS surgery would cure me completely so I could go back to a computer job and also live my life a bit more. do people here believe surgery to not be a cure? something to be avoided at all costs? i just want to make sure i am not missing out on the "secret pill" |
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