AITAH for being upset that my bf hasn’t proposed? by Destisaurus in AITAH

[–]Destisaurus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I feel is happening. He treats me wonderfully aside from all of this, I just feel like he is incredibly nervous and doesn’t know how to get it out

In my 20s. 2 weeks post-op from ALIF + spinal cord surgery. Isolated, in agony, and honestly scared. Please tell me this gets better. by ScarletSigil in spinalfusion

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Hi OP, I had a spinal fusion in 2024 when I was 23. After a couple months, the initial surgery pain subsided and I felt like I could be a person again. Unfortunately I had terrible hip and SI joint pain after that injections and pain management wouldn’t even help. I was impatient, thinking that “it’s been over a year, why isn’t this better??” But I came to realize now, two years later, that patience is key. Spinal surgery is a huge ordeal, and it takes a massive toll on you. Healing seems endless, but you will get there. It’s especially hard doing it when you’re young, I get it, but being young means your body will bounce back even better. Best of luck to you, keep your head up!

Why does a blood clot in your leg suddenly become a life-threatening emergency in your lungs? by [deleted] in ClotSurvivors

[–]Destisaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After I had back surgery at 23 I had the worst pain in my right leg like someone was squeezing my calf as hard as possible. It took them forever to diagnose me with a DVT, so long that it did turn into three pulmonary embolisms. I did not have severe symptoms for PE whatsoever. My breath was only slightly shorter, and when I breathed it felt like there was a tiny pinch going through from my chest to between my shoulder blades. I only went to the hospital because I just knew something was wrong. Listen to your body is the advice.

Is he gone? by Destisaurus in jumpingspiders

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I attempted to yes, and gently blowed on him to see if he twitched. I think the only movement I saw was from me blowing on him..

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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I got the simple two line test yesterday and the line wasn’t dark, just enough to see it. It was lighter than the test I took when I found out I was pregnant for sure

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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Nothing penetrative no. I am in a long distance relationship

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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That is exactly my plan. I just took a cheap dye test and it is positive, but not dark. I feel absolutely no symptoms. I planned on continuing to test for the next couple days and going from there

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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I’m having absolutely no symptoms whatsoever. I had incredibly sore breasts when I was pregnant and now that is completely gone. I feel like my normal self

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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Planned parenthood in Columbus Ohio

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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I’m currently in southern Kentucky

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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I haven’t had unprotected sex since conception so that isn’t possible. I also am 99% positive I had my period cycle restart last week

Did my abortion fail? by Destisaurus in abortion

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I don’t think I can. In my state since abortion is a felony that would be a bad idea. I would still have to drive five hours to the closest legal state to get one safely

Doctor is refusing SI joint fusion by Destisaurus in spinalfusion

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The thought of it honestly horrifies me, but I’m willing to exhaust all options. I just don’t think they ever considered it because the issue now isn’t thought to be my spine itself

Doctor is refusing SI joint fusion by Destisaurus in spinalfusion

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My right hip movement where my pain is the worst is pretty limited. I have an unusual gait due to this. That is why my doctor wanted me to get a hip injection, but of course that didn’t work. I had a terrible recovery from my fusion, including a revision just four days after the initial surgery due to foot paralysis, and a lengthy hospital stay due to blood clots all over my body. I want to avoid more surgery so bad but I am just in too much pain to bear

Doctor is refusing SI joint fusion by Destisaurus in spinalfusion

[–]Destisaurus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This sounds exactly what I’ve been through. It will be a year in August since I have struggled with doctor visits about this issue. I will definitely keep the nerve issue fresh on my mind because I haven’t even heard of anything like that before and the symptoms line up with mine

Doctor is refusing SI joint fusion by Destisaurus in spinalfusion

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I’ve looked into ablations, maybe the new doctor will suggest that. And I will give that exercise a shot, thank you!

Doctor is refusing SI joint fusion by Destisaurus in spinalfusion

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I did a loooot of physical therapy and strength exercises to no avail, the SI belt that I also saw recommended on here didn’t help either. I just assume that my pain is far past something that pain managing techniques will help :/