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Lower back spinal fusion recover, how bad is it?

Spine Health | Last Active: May 26 12:30pm | Replies (21)

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Thank you. I have been having a lot of aching pain in my thighs lately. My second epidural, which was in a different spot than my first, has caused more nerve issues. It was just last week so I think it may go away. I have sharp pain before my first epidural that woke me at night and I had to walk around or try to sleep tucked into a ball on my knees in bed just to sleep. That went away but it took over 4 weeks to take affect. I am thinking this epidural will take as long. My discs and spondylolisthesis are pinching my nerves currently and I have lost some strength in my left foot/leg. They did say I may need a cane or walker for my stability. I am stubborn and don't like much help. I do have a 14 year old daughter who can help me get around. Hopefully I don't have any complications and can be out on Thursday or Friday after my surgery. Thankfully we only live 3 hours away.

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Think about how to make you car ride home as comfortable as possible. My ride home after surgery was very painful. We had a very comfortable vehicle to drive but that just wasn't enough. Travel smooth roads and avoid all bumps if possible.