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over a year ago
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i have had back problems for many years - two degenerating discs and a sticky out one that gave me so much grief i just stood and bawled one day where i stood at work - had the steroid injections in my spine and they worked pretty well - then the pain started again (never went away but was copable with) went back to consultant - another scan and the slipped disc had worn away so the pain is now bone on bone - im on so much pain relief and anti inflammatories i should rattle - just had another bunch of steroid injections and has helped but only minimally - have just been referred to hope hospital with a view to fusing two vertebrae together - did the daft thing and googled and now terrified - has anybody here had that op? |
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the consultant said the front of the spine is where the problem is and he wasnt keen to do this so is why sending me to the spinal unit at hope - he said to talk options - is the coflex like a false disc - i have heard of this - the two vertebrae are touching at one point and rub against each other - and one wrong move (daily event) sends the pain right through me - |
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It'd a titanium implant that is shaped like a "c" and slides between the discs. It's flexible.as the name implies and lifts the discs stopping them touching each other and squeezing the nerves. Obviously I'm not s surgeon lol but the operation became an emergency for me as I was losing sensation in my legs due to nerve damage and still have no.feeling in part of my right leg.and foot.
I was terrified but the outcome was good and they won't allow you to he in pain. If you do your physio you will make.a good recovery and regain quality of life you didn't realise you had lost.  |
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Ouch. All I can say is spinal surgery is not as scary as it sounds although I know exactly how you feel and fully empathise.
When I was about to run away through fear a nice nurse said to me." he wouldn't have advised the operation if you didn't need it" and reminded me of all the things I couldn't do. I also found a large glass of wine the night before.helped  |
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"Maybe back strengthen excerise"
Do you have experience of the pain caused by structural back problems rather than muscular?
I had intense and prolonged physio, went to the gym and did core muscle strengthening, I was taught how to walk differently etc but there is only so much that can achieve. Sometimes.surgery is the only option. |
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have had the physio and didnt do much - i struggle to lay on my front - do as much of the core strengthening ones as i can - it is just bone on bone now causing inflammation and pain - do occasionally get that im falling apart sensation where i can feel there is nothing between them -
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"have had the physio and didnt do much - i struggle to lay on my front - do as much of the core strengthening ones as i can - it is just bone on bone now causing inflammation and pain - do occasionally get that im falling apart sensation where i can feel there is nothing between them -
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Are you the gent or the lady? A corset used to give me some relief.
I also found oddly that standing with one leg on a step helped and when I couldn't walk riding a bike, the sitting leaning slightly forward would lift the discs. |
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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago
not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds) |
I ve been very lucky I ve not had any back problems, my mum on the other hand has and still is suffering, she had a lamanectomy about 2 years ago whilst I can t personally say what the benefits were she is now pain free in her legs, unfortunately the condition she has has moved further up the spine, talk to the doctors surgeons nurses decide yourselves if the benefits outweigh the risks
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"have had the physio and didnt do much - i struggle to lay on my front - do as much of the core strengthening ones as i can - it is just bone on bone now causing inflammation and pain - do occasionally get that im falling apart sensation where i can feel there is nothing between them -
Are you the gent or the lady? A corset used to give me some relief.
I also found oddly that standing with one leg on a step helped and when I couldn't walk riding a bike, the sitting leaning slightly forward would lift the discs."
its the fem - i curl up in a ball - not very elegant but is comfy until my feet go dead  |
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surgery is usually the last resort or emergency treatment, try to notice your breathing, posture, sleeping patterns, massage, squat (without weight) swimming are very good for back problems also more vitamin D, milk, glucosemine and cod liver oil.
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"have had the physio and didnt do much - i struggle to lay on my front - do as much of the core strengthening ones as i can - it is just bone on bone now causing inflammation and pain - do occasionally get that im falling apart sensation where i can feel there is nothing between them -
Are you the gent or the lady? A corset used to give me some relief.
I also found oddly that standing with one leg on a step helped and when I couldn't walk riding a bike, the sitting leaning slightly forward would lift the discs.
its the fem - i curl up in a ball - not very elegant but is comfy until my feet go dead "
are your feet going dead as a result of your back problem? |
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My heart goes out to you nothing worse than back pain I had a lamanetory 20 years ago when I was only 21also coupled with that I had my spine drilled twice to relive the pressure on the trapped nerve. The two discs have fused together not had much pain over the years only on really cold days in the winter. The only downside to that operation was it was only a 50/50 chance that I would walk again, but things have changed since I hope, 4.5 hour op though sorry to be doom and gloom,I would recommend it though.good luck I hope all goes well for you |
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no numb feet apart from when ive sat on them for too long - no sciatic pain as disc has worn away completely and its inflammation where two vertabrae rub together - cant swim on my front for more than a couple of lengths - ive been under the orthopedics now going to the neurologist ( i guess not had the appointment yet) - they are going to look and see what options are available to me - we will chat over them - just was told that spinal fusion was probably going to be the outcome and just wondered who had had it |
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"no numb feet apart from when ive sat on them for too long - no sciatic pain as disc has worn away completely and its inflammation where two vertabrae rub together - cant swim on my front for more than a couple of lengths - ive been under the orthopedics now going to the neurologist ( i guess not had the appointment yet) - they are going to look and see what options are available to me - we will chat over them - just was told that spinal fusion was probably going to be the outcome and just wondered who had had it "
well I haven't, so I've talked a lot and told you nothing really lol. I do know how frightening it is to have surgery on your spine though and I can tell you that the reality isn't as bad as the thought |
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Fused vertebrae is surgery a number of former rugby players I know have had, providing you weren't planning on taking to the rugby field you'll be fine
Best wishes and keep us posted |
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"no its fine - thank you - i am scared but these surgeons do this everyday ( my mantra for the next few weeks )
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they do, it's their job after all. One bonus for me is that I am half an inch taller now |
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"no its fine - thank you - i am scared but these surgeons do this everyday ( my mantra for the next few weeks )
they do, it's their job after all. One bonus for me is that I am half an inch taller now "
haha i think ive shrunk - will probably shrink a little more soon |
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By *andixxxMan
over a year ago
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"i have had back problems for many years - two degenerating discs and a sticky out one that gave me so much grief i just stood and bawled one day where i stood at work - had the steroid injections in my spine and they worked pretty well - then the pain started again (never went away but was copable with) went back to consultant - another scan and the slipped disc had worn away so the pain is now bone on bone - im on so much pain relief and anti inflammatories i should rattle - just had another bunch of steroid injections and has helped but only minimally - have just been referred to hope hospital with a view to fusing two vertebrae together - did the daft thing and googled and now terrified - has anybody here had that op? "
Has your consultant considered epidural injection??? |
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"i have had back problems for many years - two degenerating discs and a sticky out one that gave me so much grief i just stood and bawled one day where i stood at work - had the steroid injections in my spine and they worked pretty well - then the pain started again (never went away but was copable with) went back to consultant - another scan and the slipped disc had worn away so the pain is now bone on bone - im on so much pain relief and anti inflammatories i should rattle - just had another bunch of steroid injections and has helped but only minimally - have just been referred to hope hospital with a view to fusing two vertebrae together - did the daft thing and googled and now terrified - has anybody here had that op?
Has your consultant considered epidural injection???"
I guessed that the steroid injections she mentioned were. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"i have had back problems for many years - two degenerating discs and a sticky out one that gave me so much grief i just stood and bawled one day where i stood at work - had the steroid injections in my spine and they worked pretty well - then the pain started again (never went away but was copable with) went back to consultant - another scan and the slipped disc had worn away so the pain is now bone on bone - im on so much pain relief and anti inflammatories i should rattle - just had another bunch of steroid injections and has helped but only minimally - have just been referred to hope hospital with a view to fusing two vertebrae together - did the daft thing and googled and now terrified - has anybody here had that op?
Has your consultant considered epidural injection???"
yes had two lots of them - |
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My Dad had the fusion op.
He was in hospital for 3 weeks after, and off work for 2 months after that. Eventually he was retired from his job because of it. But he was woking on the Steel works at the time.
But once he'd all healed he was pretty much back to normal. He got another job as a hospital porter. He had it done about 10 years ago and hasn't had any pain since. |
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