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Is there any hope is SI joint pain will improve?
I am despondent that the SI joint pain is not going to improve. I have been doing physical therapy and had shots last week. My pain is still severe. Is there options other than shots that will help with the pain? I have not been able to lie in a bed for over two years because to stretch out on my back makes the pain unbearable. Not allowed inside because of kidney disease. I'm not sure if I should limit my activities or if I should push through the pain. Can someone please tell me what to expect and/or what I need to do to help myself.
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I just had my right side Si joint fused, pain is gone! 2 years of insane pain in groin area, couldn’t even walk some times.
(I had left side done last year)
PAIN IS GONE!!!
I waited way too long, could have been out of pain so much sooner.
Don’t let your dr just put screws in, my dr put a plate across and then much smaller screws to hold it in place. (Hard to explain what was done)
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3 ReactionsThe only way I can sleep is on an adjustable bed. I had to get one after back surgery and SI joint surgery. Like you, I can’t lie flat on my back and haven’t been able to since 2018.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X21000467
I have sciatic pain on both sides. I had my left side fused. December of 23. It still hurts, but not nearly as much as it did. I have gone through many, many, many shots, Physical therapy sessions, And home physical therapy. Find a really reputable doctor if you're thinking of getting fused.
Good luck God bless
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2 ReactionsAs someone who has been fighting with this for 6 years, I can say it is the little things that can ruin your day. I've had SI joint fusion, RFA x2, injections, and all the PT. I have tried the chiropractor, cupping, acupuncture, and dry needling with e-stim. Finding the right PT provider has been my key. They help to re-align the joint when it is out. I pay out of pocket for dry needling but it has helped. The SI ligament is evil, which is not something my orthopedic team looks at. So, remember, the soft tissues are connected to the bone and joints. They can be the reason for the pain.
As far as sleep goes, I know the Sleep Number is expensive but it is the only mattress I can get a good night sleep on. I hope this helps.