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@joelhoward1092

Thanks for the response. I am at a point where I need to do some different. Pending the results of a diagnostic injection in my SI Joints, I am considering a minimally invasive fusion. However, just yes I saw a doctor that specializes in pelvic floor and pelvic therapy in general. She thinks she can help me and is concerned that fusion therapy SI joints could/would cause a cascade of problems down the road. She thinks that my pelvic problem is because I am fused at L5-S1, which does make sense. I am very confused about what to do.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Jan 23 1:21pm

@joelhoward1092 What about physical therapy? Does your doctor think it could help you?

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jonc59 | @jonc59 | Jan 24 9:19am

I found a website that has a pile of (what I believe to be) good information, and encouragement.

I'm not expert on SI joint treatment, but I've found the site to be helpful... Perhaps it can be helpful for you, also?
https://sijointsaga.com/
(I'm NOT affiliated with the website)

I'm also reading "The Way Out..." by Alan Gordon, for the 2nd. time - I'm currently pursuing a "Pain Reduction Therapy" (PRT) therapist... what the book touts.

Using the brains neural plasticity... the ability to re-wire the brain, to react differently to nerve pain signals seems to be, at the very least, a way to reintroduce my body to my brain as something other than "the enemy".

- it's a journey, for sure!

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