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Q: Ive Had Spinal Fusion Surgery (feb 2006) When Do I Improve

asked by: Jayne HE on June 6th, 2006

New User

In february 2006 I had my third back operation on my l5/s1 area after injuring my back in a gym accident in 2002. This is the third back operation i've had. I've also had a partial laminectomy and laser back surgery (in 2002 and 2004) unfortunately I developed severe scar tissue from these operations and have been left in more pain. I'm 39 with a 10 month baby and would love to feel some relief from the constant pain I have. I was hoping to have shown more signs of recovering from the fusion surgery but everyone keeps telling me to be patient. I'm desperate to resume a more active life as my back effects my life in so many ways. I would love to hear from people who have had fusion surgery themselves or have experience of this procedure.

I look forward to hearing from you!

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rosespain

replied on March 27th, 2007

New User

Failed Spinal Fusion

hi! my name is rose and this is the first time i have posted. i just had to let you know my problems with the fusions. i had 2 fusions in feb. 03. I am still in agony. I cant even begin to tell you how much pain i am in. my pain level is past 10. I am on oxycontin and it doesnt help at all. The pain clinic i started going to here (we just moved here) sucked!!!!!!!!!!!! all the dr. wanted to do was give me more injections in my back and a nerve block. i have had these done in the past and they didnt help. the dr. took me off my meds. that my other dr. had me on before we moved. i was on methadone , duragesic patch , percocet . neurontin and soma. it was the only meds. that had helped at all. as for the fusions. the only way i can explain how it feels is the fusion at t 7-8 level feels like my back is ripping apart. it hurts so bad . it is almost like it felt the day after the surgery. i had 2 fusions in 2 days . pure agony. i would never never do it again. i hope that things will be better for you. most of the people that i talked to who have had a fusion has not gotten good results or pain relief. hopefully you will feel better soon. sorry i just had to vent. rose

expatient

replied on March 29th, 2007

Experienced User

Re: Failed Spinal Fusion

The reason for your pains can be SIJD.
Look my post: "The reason for back pains, ischias,..."

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