@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

To have your sacrum fused to the iliac(s) while having fused joints high up the spine, simply transfer any bending to your hips joints. So not only bending but weight of the upper torso or lifting. A gallon of water is 7lbs so it adds up quickly. How fast will hip sockets wear out? Not me as my root cause is muscle tissue was damaged and now scar tissue. A pain pump trial is in my future after 14 years of chasing this. Medical care can move very slow yet SI injection removed bottom 1/3 of pain, but still only lasted 7 weeks. L4-L3-L2 epidural lasted 1 1/2 days. All resulting from 5hrs of heavy lifting & straining low back muscles. I went from feeling fine to waking up to a blistered sunburn pain overnight.