hello Jaggr,

It hurts to know the pain you are still in after the two surgeries. I would highly recommend that you do see your surgeon. AND to NOT do anything until you have seen at least two other neurosurgeons/spinal surgeons for their opinions/advice.

I wish you the best.

RichT

i had a fusion in sept of 08 and i was still in alot of pain every day.it felt like my bones were rubbing togeather.after several visits to my doc he then told me not to come back for 10 mths. so i got in to see another doctor he did steroid injection it didnt work, then i went 9 visits to therphy didnt work, he then put me to sleep again and did a diskgrahm the disk adove it and below the fusion was good.then he did explorory surgery and found my fusion did not take.this surgery was may 28 of 09 and they canceled my ins june 1st now i have no way or money to see a doctor and im no better i wear a bone stimulater 2 to 4 hours a day, i need to see a doctor so bad but dont have the money.

I had spinal fusion of the L5-Si and I also, have Multiple Sclerosis. They went in from the front to fuse my back. Now a year later, I can not walk. Have to use a cane and sometimes a walker. I'm only 38 years old. Any suggestions please! Thank you. Andy