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Severe chronic back pain

Posted by shooshoo7073 @shooshoo7073, Apr 13 10:00pm

Severe chronic back pain…I’ve suffered for years and have been told different things about my back pain, I was told taking weight off would help ive last 50 pounds and no relief if anything it’s getting worse. I’m having a hard time doing basic things without being in severe pain. I’ve done massage Acupuncture physical therapy serval times. Now I’m just frustrated about even going to the doctor cause nothing changes. It hurts to even walk and my big toes on both feet are numb. What should I do I’m losing hope and I don’t know how much more pain I can handle. Please help

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dawnj | @dawnj | Jun 22 11:05am
In reply to @gravity3 "Hi Dawn. I have spondylolisthesis also. What kind of surgery are you having? I haven't had..." + (show)
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Hi Dawn. I have spondylolisthesis also. What kind of surgery are you having? I haven't had a situation that would make me seek a surgery consult yet but who knows. Where are you having your surgery done and how did you choose the surgeon and facility. Thanks

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Glasgow I know a cage and screws but not much more I've been struggling for a long time my legs stop working at times so basically paralysed from waist downstairs soo hard

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dawnj | @dawnj | Jun 22 11:06am

Sorry mines is NHS so I don't pick a surgeon

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jun 22 3:10pm
In reply to @dawnj "Glasgow I know a cage and screws but not much more I've been struggling for a..." + (show)
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Glasgow I know a cage and screws but not much more I've been struggling for a long time my legs stop working at times so basically paralysed from waist downstairs soo hard

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I amso sorry to hear what you have been going through. I hope that this surgery will give you increased mobility and a sense of peace.

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lawb4me | @lawb4me | Aug 29 5:17pm
In reply to @flyjim "I’ve had 3 major low back surgeries. Hip replacement as well. All my joints need replacing...." + (show)
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I’ve had 3 major low back surgeries. Hip replacement as well. All my joints need replacing. Find yourself a spine pain interventionist. Or a good orthopedic or neurosurgeon.
You need x rays and a MRI.
Most likely they’ll suggest a series of injections. Either cortisone for inflammation or a pain reliever. If that doesn’t provide relief the next step is getting pain nerve ablations.
The Dr cauterizes the pain nerves that go to your brain. If you have extensive damage to your back the next step is a spinal stimulator implant.
It’s a life changer. It has eliminated at minimum 80% of my lower back pain. Physical therapy is an absolute must. You have to strengthen your core. It’s a forever thing you must do at minimum 3 days a week.

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Stop telling people to get a stimulator! I've heard so many more people complain about how much worse it made their back and that they would get electric shocks out of nowhere because of the way they moved. I've also heard a lot of people say that once they got it and planted it was hard for them to find a doctor that would take it out

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lawb4me | @lawb4me | Aug 29 5:20pm

I'm in the same boat. I hurt so bad I can't even sit and play video games with my 12-year-old and I'm 47 but I'm being told that I'm too old for back pain especially like this. I'm so pissed off at the whole situation and being treated like a drug addict. If I'm going to be treated like a drug addict I wish the meds would at least make me feel like one! I don't get high I don't get a buzz I don't get extra happy I just hurt a teeny tiny little bit less! Not even a lot less! Just a little bit less. And even with the meds even if I take two instead of one I still hurt so bad I'm bedridden!

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jwhite59 | @jwhite59 | Aug 30 4:26am
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Stop telling people to get a stimulator! I've heard so many more people complain about how much worse it made their back and that they would get electric shocks out of nowhere because of the way they moved. I've also heard a lot of people say that once they got it and planted it was hard for them to find a doctor that would take it out

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I had a spinal cord stimulator placed in 2016. Didn’t help my pain at all. In 2017 I had it removed by the same doctor who placed it.
I have severe spinal degeneration and scoliosis and recently diagnosed with osteomyelitis for which I’m being treated for. The pain is actually improving thankfully.

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anniesezu812 | @anniesezu812 | Aug 30 10:53am
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Stop telling people to get a stimulator! I've heard so many more people complain about how much worse it made their back and that they would get electric shocks out of nowhere because of the way they moved. I've also heard a lot of people say that once they got it and planted it was hard for them to find a doctor that would take it out

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I had a SCS and am now in terrible pain and have nerve damage. Im couch bound predominantly and struggle to eat. I had bad complications. PLS consider carefully before accepting these devices. My friend did well, so I eventually relented...its ruined my life.

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dawnj | @dawnj | Aug 31 10:53am
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Glasgow I know a cage and screws but not much more I've been struggling for a long time my legs stop working at times so basically paralysed from waist downstairs soo hard

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Spinal fusion and decompression

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cpalisano | @cpalisano | Aug 31 11:20am
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Spinal fusion and decompression

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I am so very sorry! I feel your pain! I had 2 back surgeries ( back to back) ….my little joke….mid back down to my *ss! Never been the same since! In constant horrible pain.God bless everyone who has had back surgery! 🙏💕

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dawnj | @dawnj | Aug 31 1:43pm
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I am so very sorry! I feel your pain! I had 2 back surgeries ( back to back) ….my little joke….mid back down to my *ss! Never been the same since! In constant horrible pain.God bless everyone who has had back surgery! 🙏💕

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Well I'm in tomorrow so my fingers and toes are crossed and all we can do is take painkillers and get on with our life's good luck to you

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