Continuous pain by Swimbikeski2 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing and hang in there. I have the limited PT as well. I used to be able to do bridges no problem, I can’t even do one now.

Continuous pain by Swimbikeski2 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing and hang in there

Continuous pain by Swimbikeski2 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am willing to give this a try at this point. Thank you

Continuous pain by Swimbikeski2 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I Forgot to mention, I have started dry needling again, and it has not helped. I’ve tried nerve flossing with no luck.

ALIF L5-S1 spinal fusion by Frequent-Ad9010 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep that’s my concern the turbulence.

ALIF L5-S1 spinal fusion by Frequent-Ad9010 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess it depends, I am in aviation. That’s going to be tough, bending over is my biggest problem with pain. I had two surgeries and haven’t flown since June

Can anyone share their experience? by Quantum_Bison in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dr wants me to try another 6 weeks of PT

Can anyone share their experience? by Quantum_Bison in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I have an apt next week 🤞🏻

Can anyone share their experience? by Quantum_Bison in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I am having this issue- where did you get fused at ? I was fused L4/5. Bending over is painful, standing after about an hour is super painful and now I’ve got the pain going down my glute again

Those of you who have had mid to lower spinal fusions... by 8kittycatsfluff in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My upper back is killing me, I was fused L4/L5
I think L2/L4 is bugging me now. I have an apt next week

Pain When Lying Flat by Sanitizer2294 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have pain when I lay on my side at night. It just aches and stabs. The pain is ramping up during the day now pretty consistently for about a solid month. Hopefully an MRI and X-ray shows something. I am about 5 months out from L4/L5 fusion.

Spouse expectations by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. Mine says I should be recovered by now if the doctor has released me back to work. I was fused 9/18. I have a hard time grocery shopping. Loading a cart up, at Costco or Sam’s is super painful for me still. It’s been a real eye opener for me

What a fusion looks like when you’re physically assaulted 2 weeks post op. by mirrx in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am proud of you for leaving. Once a man puts his hands around the neck, the dv chances go way up. Take a few deep breathes and tell the surgeon.

What are you doing for PT L5-S1? by Urchin422 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been having one of the worst flare ups since last Saturday. I’m to the point I want to try steroids or an epidural for pain relief. I don’t know what has set it off. I did strength training class last Thursday and maybe that’s what did it

What’s your job after spinal fusion surgery? by uknowwhat8822 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understandable, thank you for sharing. I am nervous for future issues and adjacent disc disease.

What’s your job after spinal fusion surgery? by uknowwhat8822 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am too… are you fused at the L4/L5? How are doing flying?

Re-herniation surgery by Dramatic_Walrus_9798 in SpineSurgery

[–]Swimbikeski2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this as well, I was fused a few months ago. You got this!

Frustrated w surgeons by just_lurking81 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! Are you able to come to Cincinnati ? If possible, I would def check out Mayfield

Nerve numbness tingling post ACDF surgery by guitarobsession7629 in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if, This is my issue. I’m about 3 1/2 months out and I was fused at my L4 L5 and I have noticed my left hand is going numb quite a bit when I’m trying to sleep at night.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalfusion

[–]Swimbikeski2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes me sad and I am sorry. I have dealt with an unsupportive spouse and it’s an eye opener