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Pain a year after operation for spinal stenosis, L4, L4

Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 17 12:05pm | Replies (18)
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@elizadolittle

Thanks for your comments. I agree about not setting your expectations too high. I just wish I had that information about a year ago. I am noticing some more improvement just this last week. I don't have to go to the bathroom every time I turn around.

I killed the pain yesterday by just using an ice pack. This is the first time I've tried that. I usually combine it with Tylenol Extra Strength. No sleepy, drowsy feeling either.

Thanks for your positive advice.

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Phil, Alumni Mentor | @upstatephil | Feb 14 12:38pm

The journey can be very frustrating at times! Am I actually improving? I often experienced one step forward followed by one step (or more) backwards...Do you maintain a diary? That really helped me have a perspective on how I was actually improving.

I love your comment that you experienced improvement just last week. So encouraging and often just when your frustration with "no progress" is peaking! The moral of that story is always maintain a positive outlook. Things will likely to continue to improve in a herky-jerky manner.

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