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pain from compression fracture of vertebrae w/ osteoporosis
Spine Health | Last Active: May 31, 2016 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
HI, I have a moderate to severe compression fracture of L3- the pain started in Oct and I am now beginning to feel relief. I am just beginning a treatment for osteoporosis. I found that keeping as active as I can worked better than being still. Gentle pool walking was the best at the beginning. I didn't take pain killers but did use a pill for sleeping that helped me cope better during the day. I was offered opiates but didn;t want to go down that road. Pain is so personal- I didn't know that manipulation could help a fracture- that would worry me- I wouldn't want anyone readjusting my back! The level of your pain sounds pretty severe- any suggestions from the dr? I hope you find some relief. all the best, martishka
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@martishka I have had several compression fractures in lumbar areas,<br>but was not treated, so just got through them. Later they were<br>discovered in x-rays. They can be mean but since my pain is constant<br>anyway I just endured worst pain. My latest was in T-6, although they<br>diagnosed it as moderate in fracture it was the worst bec at that<br>level it goes around chest and ribs to front. Hard to get a dr appt<br>for months - neurosurgeon said he could use the balloon and cement<br>method - non-invasive surgery, but since I had already endured 6<br>weeks of crying 10 level pain, I refused it at that point. So, a<br>neurologist or neurosurgeon can relieve it immediately with the<br>cementing. I then had a nasal spray to strengthen bones. Those<br>fractures are very painful, next time I will go to ER<br>immediately......<br>@ladyjane85<br>
HI Lady jane, <br>It was recommended by one dr that I have the same procedure with the cement but I declined.I was also offered the nasal spray but I understood that it was for pain. I also declined that. I know how bad this pain can be and all I can think is that staying mobile and treating the osteoporosis are critical. IT makes sense to make sure you get sleep so you are in a better position to deal with the pain. I was just at the Pain Clinic and saw a dr who said that the "cement" procedure should be a last resort and can in itself create other problems (fractures of the surrounding vertebra) <br>So perhaps a second opinion is in order. I wish you the best and hope you can treat the pain. <br>martishka
@lesleighjarrett I have gone thru numerous compression fractures with<br>great pain - a neurosugeon can easily fix it with small<br>incision and injecting cement. I did not know it at the time and suffered<br>thru them. L levels were bad enough but the T level<br> went all around my body and ribs. Next time, since getting a dr appt is<br>sometimes 3 months out I will go to ER. for immediate<br>treatment. ladyjane85<br><br>
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Thanks for your input, Martishka. The pool does help me to at least get some movement. Walking, standing or sitting upright are painful. I am not taking pain killers, either. My Dr. (primary) wants me to do the Boniva IV. I am also having stomach acid issues so cannot take oral. What do you plan to take? They are all so scary I have resisted all these years. Have a consult scheduled in Sept with Osteoporosis specialist and am trying to get in sooner or at another facility. My fracture is higher - T8. The manipulation is supposed to gentle - it was the first time - second time not so much. I plan to try one more time. The goal is to get blood circulating etc. Any suggestion and thoughts appreciated! Lesleigh