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Is there anyone suffering from nerve damage from l5 s1 fusion?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 19, 2025 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for sharing with me. I was put on gaba but my body literally rejected it. I will be starting PT again on Thursday. My sciatic nerve flares up often but not often as these muscle spasms. My spasms are too frequent. I’ll put it like this if I sit to put on my shoe. Every shoe I put on with the exception of slides when I put my right foot in my shoe my calf cramps up and sometimes I can’t move from anywhere to 20 sec. to over a minute. We talked a little about SCS. My neurosurgeon stated that she felt like that would be something that may benefit me. She also stated that it was a lengthy process because you to try other treatments first, which is understandable. Which it includes more or less like a mental health assessment. My neurosurgeon just recently retired and so I was referred to pain management. I’m happy that SCS has been a success for you. I wish you continued success, well being and blessed.
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@vraesolo68 i am so sorry to hear of your pain and terrible muscle spasms in my rib and shoulder area. I had breast surgery that caused me to have muscle spasms until I thought I’d lose my mind from the pain. After about 3 yrs of this - PT & chiropractic treatment which is some cases aggravated things more I tried Acupuncture. It takes awhile but no more spasm, unless I overdo working those muscles. I’ve been having acupuncture treatments for almost 3 yrs. My acupuncturist is a Dr of acupuncture & studied in China. I have gone in with me withering in spasms and, I swear, she did calm them down while I was on the table. The reason I still go is I still have a tennis ball size area that causes me pain when I use my right arm too much. It is a learning game of what and how much you can do. I set my watch timer on so I do not overdo. Blessings to you to find relief. The muscle relaxants work well for me, so if o feel any tightness in that area, I take one.