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Failed surgery for degenerative disc disease?

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 11 11:58am | Replies (5)

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@jolelaine62

Thank You Jennifer, This- I am attempting to do gently. I do not wish to tarnish the Surgeon's reputation, as I was one of His earliest patients at our hospital. The first surgery He performed was miraculous- Cervical Fusion with a cadaver cage- No pain whatsoever- like nothing happened at all- barely even a scar, and I didnt even require so much as a Tylenol. So i feel He was a bit put off by the amount of pain I experienced after this one. I awoke with a drainage tube in my spine, and could barely walk for two weeks. (had to have in home therapy). The Dr/Patient relationship seemed to sour after that. He didnt see me for the last two final visits. My PCP is at a loss, we are trying to work through this so that I may obtain a regular Neurologist who will look after me, as I also have some mild Ischemic issues as well. Since I live in another state, it is a little tricky. I appreciate the feed back!

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@jolelaine62 I'm glad you are compassionate toward your surgeon. My thought is it may be fluid retention since you mentioned having had a drain. Imaging could show something like that. It is possible that a therapist who does lymphatic massage may help if it is fluid. Fluid in tissues can cause pain. If you can get a script for a PT or massage therapist who does myofascial release and lymphatic massage, that may help for fluids. there is a provider search at this link.
https://mfrtherapists.com/