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Anyone navigating SI joint fusion complications?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jun 10 6:11pm | Replies (22)
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@mollylyn

Hello, I'm not having a revision surgery, too risky. I started Fosamax to help build bone, I cannot afford evenity. I'm exercising and taking calcium, d3, k2 , magnesium and increased protein.
Are you in pain since they removed your rod? Is there movement since there isn't a rod to stabilize?
I'm sorry you're going through this too. Take care of yourself.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jun 5 6:51am

Sorry for what you're going through Molly. I'm 70 now and was told I needed to fuse S1/L5/L4 - and I got that advice almost 15 years ago, and still no fusion.

I think it's inevitable, as I have scoliosis, stenosis, listhesis, and degenerative discs. Had laminotomies about 10 years ago and that fixed sciatica by relieving pressure on the sciatic nerve (drilled holes into the back of the vertebrae, minimally invasive surgery).

My new surgeon tells me that all that is keeping me from fusion surgery is a very strong set of core muscles. I am in the gym everyday and do a lot of core work. I spin 5x/week and that helps my cardio fitness and core at the same time. For obvious reason, this is one ortho surgery I'd like to avoid.

All the best to you Molly. I hope you feel better.

Joe

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