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jem*81

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spinal surgery l4 l5 Posted: 04-02-08 14:15pm


Hello, my name is Jemma and I am 26 yrs old.For the past two and a half years I have suffered from absolutly the worst back pain in the world- (haven't we all ! lol) I had an xray & mri back in 2006 and this showed I had an annular tear to one of my discs, disc degeneration and a few other things. I was given painkillers, started pilate classes as suggested etc.etc. and this seemed to make no differance. The guy I was seeing about my back did a discogram on me this feb and I have now just been told the results. He has offered me surgery to help correct the damage to my back. I am still not sure of the correct terms for what he has suggested as to be honest I was in such shock (but also felt so releived) that alot of what he said just went in one ear and out the other. He has said that my l5 has completely gone and he suggests putting two rods either side if my spine to hold it secure. Also he said that where my l4 is - I need a sort of shock absorber putting in!!! Does anyone have the same as me going on with their back? I am so confused - I would really apreciate it if anyone would like to get in touch to offer advice. I so badly want to get on and finally enjoy my life instead of feeling as if I was 90 - however I really could not bear to be in much more pain than I have been in and I am so worried about things going wrong during surgery. I am 26 and have so much still to do in life = Any advice, explantions to help me understand would be such a help. Can anyone help me???

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legend

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Posted: 04-17-08 09:53am


hi jenna im sorry to hear about that i have ddd L5S1 and other problems just like you. im 32 and had it for ten years konw and im having surgery fusion im waiting for the date sooner the better. Ive had enough now friends of mine really dont understand whats going on they think im a joke sometimes and i really get upset sometimes. Really tryed everything and time to go for this people may not think im doing the right thing but enough now its time to go for it. you not alone and people can relate to what you are going through physically and mentally i hope this helps you.

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Fusionl4l5

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Posted: 04-29-08 01:31am


I am 24 and had my l4-l5 fused and some other bone taken out. It was 5 days in the hospital and 3 month before I was back to work. I have been in pain 24/7 for about 5-6 years. The surgery didn't help what so ever. Thats not to say it wont work for you, but be prepared to go through hell and possibly get no better. All it did for me was put me in a rut that is very hard to get out of. I would try all other options before surgery. Good luck!

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eeyore46

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Posted: 04-29-08 02:42am


I had a discetomy on my L4 after 1 1/2 years of pain and suffering. I should have done it sooner. Get a second, third, fourth opinion if it makes you feel better about the surgery. Every one has different conditions when it comes to back pain. My MRI showed I had a herniated disc on a nerve. Don't suffer any longer! Immediately after my surgery, my pain subsided.

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