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Has anyone had SI joint pain following a lumbar fusion?

Spine Health | Last Active: Aug 24 5:56pm | Replies (13)

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@denman55

I was doing well until late July/early August when I got hit with this SI joint pain which has now become unbearable. If I stay on my feet to long, I'm in pain and have to go lay down in bed - which is the only thing that keeps the pain levels down. As I mentioned, I will be seeing a Pain Managment physician in September, and I will be having an MRI of the lumbar spine next week, and then will meet with my surgeon to review the results. I have been on Cymbalta for years and don't find that it helps me to manage my perception of pain.

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@denman55
Hope you get relief. I wonder if the angle of your spine has changed post op (since standing brings on the pain) and if there is any new compression/shifting of vertebrae or discs or if you injured your back or twisted to bring on the new pain. I was told my recovery and full fusion would take 3 months so I want to be really careful not to twist.

The MRI will need to include your full lumbar spine and sacrum to compare to pre-op imaging.

Here is my recent X-ray.