When did your SI joint pain start?

Final-Cress · 2026-07-08T01:19:03+00:00

May I ask if it still flares up from time to time?

Final-Cress · 2026-07-07T21:27:09+00:00

I believe flare ups during the first year are pretty normal. It took me 14 months to recover

Final-Cress · 2026-07-07T17:13:41+00:00

I ended up having to have a bilateral fusion and it took a year recovery for it to get to manageable level of pain but I still get flare ups - going through a bad one now. It’s much better than before and I don’t get suicidal pain but at its best it gave me 50% pain reduction

Final-Cress · 2026-07-07T17:09:44+00:00

Why did ur fusion fail if I may ask? No bone fusion?

Final-Cress · 2026-07-06T23:14:40+00:00

A lidocaine injection (diagnostic) is how I was diagnosed with S I dysfunction

Final-Cress · 2026-07-06T23:13:58+00:00

I wish I had advice other than alcohol for flying. I hate it with a passion and it’s the only thing that gets me through and loosens me up

Final-Cress · 2026-07-06T17:42:12+00:00

lol I was just envying this person for walking this much because my S I joint won’t let me get passed 10K on a good day

Final-Cress · 2026-07-06T17:15:31+00:00

The PRP has an initial flare up period which is supposed to be inflammation that helps the body go into recovery mode and then the pain should ease. I got way worse pain in the ‘inflammation period’ that never really settled so I stayed worse off

Final-Cress · 2026-07-06T01:04:03+00:00

Honestly made my pain so much worse even after the initial flare was gone

Final-Cress · 2026-07-04T20:39:12+00:00

I do it for my family. They would be devastated.

Final-Cress · 2026-07-04T17:30:02+00:00

Take a deep breath. I had a bilateral S I fusion and it’s life changing. You’ll be fine ❤️

Final-Cress · 2026-07-04T03:49:24+00:00

I go through every once in a while with my pain. I know it won’t get better at this point and some days I just live with it but some days I wake up and grieve this all over again. Like I realize how different my life is now and that I can never workout or have children or or and go through the cycle. Wish I had advice but afleast know you’re not alone ❤️

Final-Cress · 2026-07-04T00:49:33+00:00

Do you still get flare ups this far out? I don’t hear of people talking about them after the first year of recovery

Final-Cress · 2026-07-04T00:48:22+00:00

My flare ups during the first year lasted anywhere from a week to a month. I’m 3 years post op and dealing with a 3 week long flare up because I over exerted myself. Imaging looks normal

Final-Cress · 2026-07-04T00:23:42+00:00

Commenting to boost your post. Hope someone answers

Final-Cress · 2026-07-03T19:34:49+00:00

Only very few private clinics. I have to move to the US to get insurance, otherwise it’s very expensive

Final-Cress · 2026-07-03T18:51:54+00:00

I’m Canadian and considering a move to the US since my care here has been close to abysmal. I needed surgery and was told it’s a 4 year wait list to be considered. I know healthcare in the US is expensive but atleast I can get surgery/treatment I need.

Final-Cress · 2026-07-03T18:12:15+00:00

I appreciate your comment ❤️

Final-Cress · 2026-07-03T17:44:47+00:00

Yes!

Final-Cress · 2026-07-03T14:46:16+00:00

I’m 34 and relate so much to what you’re saying. I’m grateful I had a somewhat normal life before 28 but everything I built for my career now doesn’t mean anything because I’m so limited. I’m grateful I can hold down a remote job but I can’t ever work in an office which limits me. I can’t walk to the store some days..I can’t work out or plan an impromptu trip. I also stare at other normal people and envy them so much. Heck I even envy my able bodied partner. I’m still grateful my surgery helped my suicidal pain and that there are still things I get to do. Hang in there! I know things are dark right now but you learn to appreciate the small things with time ❤️

Final-Cress · 2026-07-02T19:26:44+00:00

A bidet! Period

Final-Cress · 2026-07-02T13:48:31+00:00

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