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asked by: BabyFutak on August 23rd, 2007
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Ok so I am not pregnant but I am trying to concieve. Anywaz thats not the point of this post. I am posting because I am sitting here crying. MY husband has been on workmans comp since February it took until july for him to finally get a MRI and a diagnosis (herniated disc) Well he went to the surgeon today and we did not recieve good news. Apparently my husbands clubbed foot was not the only abnormality he was born with. HIs lower spinal colum is smaller than normal which makes surgery im possible. So the doctor told him he is going to have to live with it for the rest of his life and that he can never lift anything more than 5 pounds. Now I was thinking this but the doctor came out and said it and it made me break down, he said that keith would never be able to hold his children in his arm walk around. =0( No airplane rides no nothing. I can live with my husband being injured but I just think back about how I loved my dad lifting me up and so on. I am so frustrated. We have no other option than to sue home depot because keith will never be the same again and well all he can do you would a desk job and those don't pay well. THe doctor also said that in time keith will probably be confined to a wheelchair because once the disc gives out completely walking will be next to impossible because of the pain. I am just so sad right now and well I need some kind words and some advice.
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Becky
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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oh no! i'm so sorry to hear that Sad is there not any back strengthening exercises he can do?
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Jules
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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Oh god that's so awful, i'm really sorry for you and your poor DH! Sad

Don't give up though, do some research, there may be things that can help. Doctors always love giving the worst case scenario.

*Hugs*
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musikmaker
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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I am so sorry to hear that. I will be praying for you guys as you move on and try to find other options.

Have you gotten a second opinion?
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girlfromdasticks
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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how sad. I am so sorry. I agree with the others that maybe you should get a second opinion. I really hope that maybe y'all can find something to help him so that he does not have to live like that for the rest of his life.
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tigresacanela24
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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Get a second opinion! I agree with Jules, doctors love giving you the worst case scenario. There has to be some other option.
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BabyFutak
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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I have already made an Appointment for a free consultation with Spinal Aid centers of America for a relatively new treatment called spinal decompression. We need to see if he is a canidate and if he is fight home depot to pay for treatment. I am all about getting a second opinion because I have noticed all the workmans comp doctors have been quacks. This stress is not helping either I am at the end of my TTW and No AF yet but I think it is stress I have not tested yet and am waiting a few more days just so I do not waste money on a pee stick. Now if we get pregnant it will be harder now we though he would be off workmans comp in a month or so so now everything has changed we may have to put the baby makin on hold which I really do not want to do because of my family history of early menopaude and so on. Uhg... I think I need a drink. lol



oh Here is the Link the website for SATCA Tell me what you think
www.spinalaid.com
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sillyakchick
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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I'm sorry about your news. Please pm me if you want some more info re: spinal injuries. i work in a non-surgical spine clinic. What did his MRI say exactly? What did they call the congenital anomoly. Hahave seriously never heard of exactly what your'e speaking of, and I would love to be able to at least explain it to you in plain english or offer you suggestions of other treatment options. PM me if you like or post here. I am so sorry to hear of your news. I agree that a second opinion is definitely inorder. i have not much faith in spinal decompression treatments.
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BabyFutak
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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Well according to his father ( I was not there I was making money to keep us afloat) the doctor said that the canal/tube that has his nerves is to small from a congenital defect and has much more pressure from the bulge/herniated disc causing to to be more painful and for some reason he did not explain cause more swelling. Something along those lines without being there it is hard to get the facts straight.
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sillyakchick
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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That sounds like Congenital spinal stenosis or having congenitally short pedicles., Neither of which is a death sentence by any means. They require a bit of lifestyle adjustment, but I imagine there are a lot of non-surgical options for him. A few that come to mind are:

Spinal injections
Oral steroids
Neuropathic pain medications such as Neurontin or Lyrica
Osteopathic manipualtion therapy
Physical therapy
Yoga or pilates

We have many patients with these conditions, and although i am certainly not trying to minimalize your husband's condition, I want to extend to you that there may be many alternatives for him. I think that sometimes surgeons have tunnel vision. If it can't be fixed with surgery, then it can't be fixed.

Let me know if there is any more info I can give you. I am here to help.
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BabyFutak
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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OK he has done the following:

Physical therapy: he went for 2 months and only go worse almost to the point of not being able to walk.

Oral Steroids: He has taken 2 packs and they did nothing to help bring down the swelling let alone any pain relief.

Injections: He has had the cortizone shot and even an epidural both of which where unsuccessful.

Pain Medication: The doctor gave him ibuprofen but it made him vomit, then the doctor gave him vicadin which worked but in order to control the pain he was constantly on it and sleeeping half the day away

So we have been trying other options we did not want surgery we stood against it for a very long time because his mother had back surgery a year ago and is still not 100 % and nees to have another surgery. But after all we have tried we finally said ok to the surgery only to have the surgeon say no because of the defect. So we are exausting our options quickly. You cannot run a feather over my DH's back without him screaming in pain.

( I bet you all wonder how we where/are trying to concieve if he is soo hurt, well heres how lol with a cup and a lot of luck lol)
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sillyakchick
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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Wow, that is really tough. I guess I would for sure do the second opinion. I hope you find an option that works for you. My thoughts are certainly with both of you. Keep your chin up.
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HcoBrunette06
replied on August 23rd, 2007
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wow that is awful, i really hope that your second opinion can help you, you'll be in my thoughts!
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