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Severe SI joint pain and pain stimulators

Chronic Pain | Last Active: Apr 22 12:03pm | Replies (66)

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Sounds familiar I had a failed fusion L4-S1 pain began getting worse 4 weeks after the fusion, doing research the inner thighs being painful and I could rub my tailbone and pain go to my testicles went back to the surgeon in a wheelchair and told him and all he said was no you don’t have that without laying a hand on me. Released me walking with a cane or Walker to go back to work he tried at 3 months but kept me off until 4-1/2 months to go back to work as a pipefitter climbing ladders . I wouldn’t have been able to carry a lunchbox into work let alone comb a ladder with a cane. 2 years later I’m still dealing with a lot more nerve issues, walking with 2 canes , carrying a cushion to set on everywhere I go. Had to go thru pelvic therapy ( just what a straight guy wants a finger up the butt for 30 minute visits, but after the misery finding out the tailbones out of alignment and as soon as she realigned it my bowels would be good for a couple days. If I was Peyton Manning he would have made sure I was ready to go back but instead I’m construction scum that is replaceable. Peyton must have paid him well lol

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It's interesting how these ortho surgeons rush to do surgery even though in my case a previous MRI showed no issue with the L5-S1. It's a win-win situation for them. If the surgery helps, they are the hero. If it does not help(which seems to be quite often the case), then it gets labeled "failed back surgery syndrome". If we are older and on Medicare, the money is not there to warrant further exploration. Hope you can find some help.