@joelhoward1092 I had a fusion from l4-S1 in 2023 for me I wish the could have supported l5 without going to S1 any twisting the pelvic gets out of align then bowels don’t want to move. Now if I rub the sacrum the pain goes right to my testicles . Any questions I’d be glad to discuss any with you

Like you, @joelhoward1092, I have my entire lumbar fused, have real difficulties with my SI joints, (particularly right side, but both do flare-up), & am considering future options to quiet them down.

My best "solution" so far has been chiropractor adjustments, but that gives me only about a week of semi-relief.

I'm looking forward to hearing SI joint fusion stories also, but at the same time, after 4 lumbar procedures, I've become rather "knife shy".

So I'm hoping to hear from others who've had their SI joint(s) fused... did it help or hurt your relief efforts?

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I am fused at L4-5 (2020) and scheduled for injections to determine if my current pain is coming from L5-S1 or SI joint. I really don't want another surgery. I have a spinal cord stimulator that helps some.

I have done tons of physical therapy including 4 times a week for the last 12 weeks. I am definitely stronger, but not much pain relief. I am kind of confused as to what to do next. This pelvic floor therapist thinks she can help me, but I don’t know what to think.

My other option is to get a diagnostic injection to determine if a minimally invasive procedure might help.

I also have had 6 lumbar surgeries and am fused 360 L3=S1. I now have issues withe the SI joint on the right. I had been treating with my ortho thinking it was my piriformis muscle. First Injection gave me 2 months of relief. Pain management doctor says they will do them every 3 months IF I am getting relief. If not they are recommending the "minimally invasive fusion" After 6 surgeries, Nothing is minimally invasive , especially if they are putting hardware in your body. I really am hoping to hear from someone who has had it done as well