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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Post-Op. Should I have these symptoms?
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I hope you've met with a doctor and gotten some relief from your pain. I had a traumatic accident from horse back riding which resulted in extensive emergency surgery (fusion T12-L4.) With really good physical therapy (and keeping up the exercises) I've been able to remain active, although not at my previous competitive level. I use a variety of self-care techniques to supplement the PT. I have found that not all physical therapists are skilled with back issues. You need someone who recognizes that it is tied very closely to the nervous system and works slowly to avoid exacerbating the problem. Much more slowly than rehab of a knee for example.
Hope this helps - sending you best wishes!
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Thanks for your response. You were fortunate to find that PT can help your symptoms. I have met with several pain docs over the past two years. One is "managing" my pain pump. The other one was a default doc who took over when the original guy left and turned me over to this guy. He tried a SCS trial which did not work due to excessive scar tissue. I have begged and pleaded for some fresh ideas but to no avail. I just started physical therapy to try and derail some of this excruciating pain. After three sessions, it seems to only cause my pain to ramp up even worse. I don't know if that was your experience, but I don't know if I should continue. Experiencing a new level of pain is no fun. But, if the old saying is true, "no pain, no gain", then, perhaps, I am gaining something besides pain. If I could have some assurance that continuing would yield some benefit, I would definitely forge ahead. Your thoughts?