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One week on and there is a marked improvement, a lot less pain and I am moving much better, still a long way to go but there finally seems to be some light at the end of a very long tunnel. I was told that it could take from 6 to 8 weeks before I noticed any difference, but I am noticing a difference already and I am spending more time on my feet.
The procedure itself was relatively painless and other than a bad nights sleep on Saturday there were no real after effects. Here's hoping.
The procedure itself was relatively painless and other than a bad nights sleep on Saturday there were no real after effects. Here's hoping.
Ructions, really pleased to hear you are having positive results.
The procedure sounds very similar to the denervation I had a few years ago which was one of the most painful hours of my life and gave me no lasting benefits. I did not say anything as we are all different and what works for one may not work for another so I didn’t want to put you off.
How long is it expected to last as I presume it’s is not a permanent solution?
Should be good to have a less painful Christmas.
The procedure sounds very similar to the denervation I had a few years ago which was one of the most painful hours of my life and gave me no lasting benefits. I did not say anything as we are all different and what works for one may not work for another so I didn’t want to put you off.
How long is it expected to last as I presume it’s is not a permanent solution?
Should be good to have a less painful Christmas.
jkh112 said:
Ructions, really pleased to hear you are having positive results.
The procedure sounds very similar to the denervation I had a few years ago which was one of the most painful hours of my life and gave me no lasting benefits. I did not say anything as we are all different and what works for one may not work for another so I didn’t want to put you off.
How long is it expected to last as I presume it’s is not a permanent solution?
Should be good to have a less painful Christmas.
Sounds like it’s a very similar process, maybe it has been improved a little, who knows. Thanks for not saying anything beforehand as it would have got me thinking. My Mrs didn’t want me to have it as she thought I had been through enough for one year, I’m glad I did now. It’s not a permanent fix, but it’s hoped I’ll get 9 months benefit from it, with noticeable results after about 6 weeks. The procedure sounds very similar to the denervation I had a few years ago which was one of the most painful hours of my life and gave me no lasting benefits. I did not say anything as we are all different and what works for one may not work for another so I didn’t want to put you off.
How long is it expected to last as I presume it’s is not a permanent solution?
Should be good to have a less painful Christmas.
I’m not totally pain free, I probably never will be, but I am feeling much better and I now have to manage my recovery. I think my biggest issue is all the extra weight I’m carrying, I’m 13 kilos heavier than I was before the accident and even then I wasn’t exactly a racing snake. But I was strong, quite fit and very healthy. If all goes to plan I hope to get off the medication, mainly Tramadol and Paracetamol early in the new year. It’s horrible stuff, but it works.
But I am also a realist and I know I could be back in bed in a few days.
Merry Christmas to everyone on this thread and anyone suffering in any way. I’ve used this as an online diary of sorts and it has been good to be able to read back over it and see how things were during the last six months. Getting advice and encouragement from complete strangers has been a big help. Thank you all.
I have had 2 MRI's a SPEC CT and a Nerve Conductivity Test in the last couple fo weeks, walking anything more than a few hundred meters results in shooting pains down both legs, front and back and I have a constant burning sensation in the muscle above my left knee along with a numbing pain in my right thigh. Lower back is in permanent spasm and getting upright from a chair is extremely painful and slow. Getting really pissed off with it now and looking forward to getting my results in the New Year. Been ongoing for the last 7 years but this is the worst it has been.
Tuffer, your symptoms sound extremely painful and I am sure they are making life difficult for you. Quite a few PHers on here with varying issues and experiences of spinal issues so post when you know what the diagnosis is. I am sure you will get useful replies.
Sorting out such issues and recovering from them can be quite a long term challenge but there are lots of different treatments available, at least one of which will help you.
Happy Christmas.
Sorting out such issues and recovering from them can be quite a long term challenge but there are lots of different treatments available, at least one of which will help you.
Happy Christmas.
Six months ago to the very day, it was the day before my op, I walked 10k with the dog. Today I managed to do the same walk for the first time. It was harder than I remembered but I’m able to do it and that’s all matters at the minute. Hopefully I’ll be able to build on this and get back to something near fitness. I’m still sore, I doubt I’ll ever be fully pain free again, but I’m definitely moving forward. Hope everyone else is doing well.
Well it never went away. Went through a very low patch post-fusion as I thought it was the light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately a lot of damage had been done to the vertebrae (rubbing on each other as the disc had collapsed so much) that it wasn't simple. The pain didn't go completely, and I ended up referred to the pain management clinic. Who suggested CBT counselling before trying more drugs or possibly surgery - the CBT transformed my life.
I was pretty "normal" for quite a while, but the last 12 months I've had related issues with thoracic and hip. My issue is I'm hypermobile and my body just bends - joints do too much work and compensate for other joints, and cause issues etc. etc. But I don't know when it's bending the wrong way!
But life is relatively normal; I've accepted that standing and long walks are a nono - I can do about 45 mins/hour walking, but standing at a trade show or something wipes me out for a couple of weeks. Cycling was going well (road & mountain) but it's causing hip issues at the moment. Gave up snowboarding but took up skiing. Had to give up racing (Caterhams) but took up flying. Just got my motorbike license (got my first bike on Saturday
). It seems to be a matter of finding things which work.
If I can sort the current problem (right side of my back goes into spasm which locks my SI joint in the hip, which in turn causes knee and other leg issues) then I'll be as well as I've ever been really !
It's a horrible process, surgery is pretty barbaric really !
I was pretty "normal" for quite a while, but the last 12 months I've had related issues with thoracic and hip. My issue is I'm hypermobile and my body just bends - joints do too much work and compensate for other joints, and cause issues etc. etc. But I don't know when it's bending the wrong way!
But life is relatively normal; I've accepted that standing and long walks are a nono - I can do about 45 mins/hour walking, but standing at a trade show or something wipes me out for a couple of weeks. Cycling was going well (road & mountain) but it's causing hip issues at the moment. Gave up snowboarding but took up skiing. Had to give up racing (Caterhams) but took up flying. Just got my motorbike license (got my first bike on Saturday
). It seems to be a matter of finding things which work.If I can sort the current problem (right side of my back goes into spasm which locks my SI joint in the hip, which in turn causes knee and other leg issues) then I'll be as well as I've ever been really !
It's a horrible process, surgery is pretty barbaric really !
Big setback for me. I had been recovering quite well, back to full time working and the numbness in my leg seemed to be diminishing.
Sunday morning was okay but as the day wore on the left side of my back, much higher than the fusion site, became painful and by the end of the day was so bad I couldn’t bear any movement at all. Felt like the muscles had gone into spasm.
Woke this morning with much less pain but as I tried to go to work the muscles seized again and I made it back to bed with a lot of difficulty.
By coincidence I am scheduled for an MRI tomorrow to check that my infection has cleared up. Not sure I will be able to lie on the MRI table.
Sunday morning was okay but as the day wore on the left side of my back, much higher than the fusion site, became painful and by the end of the day was so bad I couldn’t bear any movement at all. Felt like the muscles had gone into spasm.
Woke this morning with much less pain but as I tried to go to work the muscles seized again and I made it back to bed with a lot of difficulty.
By coincidence I am scheduled for an MRI tomorrow to check that my infection has cleared up. Not sure I will be able to lie on the MRI table.
Thanks for your continued support.
Back is not in spasm today so I managed the MRI.
Good news is that I am now clear of the infection.
Consultant is a little concerned about my pins and needles etc. as the MRI does not show any compression of the nerves. So he has asked me to give it another couple of months and them come in for a CT scan. He warned me to take it easy as he thinks I may be over doing things. Fingers crossed.
Back is not in spasm today so I managed the MRI.
Good news is that I am now clear of the infection.
Consultant is a little concerned about my pins and needles etc. as the MRI does not show any compression of the nerves. So he has asked me to give it another couple of months and them come in for a CT scan. He warned me to take it easy as he thinks I may be over doing things. Fingers crossed.
I suppose all good things must come to an end.
Went to a friends funeral during the week and spent about three hours in the cold, despite being told not to walk behind the hearse I wouldn't be told and am paying the price now. Have been in agony since Wednesday evening and couldn't make it up the stairs last night. Gutted is an understatement. Hopefully it's just over exertion and a little bit too much cold in the bones, but I'm back in bed for the time being. Haven't used the hot water bottle or voltarol since the procedure in mid December but we're all back together again. Had also been cutting down on the meds but obviously need them again. Gutted.
Went to a friends funeral during the week and spent about three hours in the cold, despite being told not to walk behind the hearse I wouldn't be told and am paying the price now. Have been in agony since Wednesday evening and couldn't make it up the stairs last night. Gutted is an understatement. Hopefully it's just over exertion and a little bit too much cold in the bones, but I'm back in bed for the time being. Haven't used the hot water bottle or voltarol since the procedure in mid December but we're all back together again. Had also been cutting down on the meds but obviously need them again. Gutted.
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