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Fear of Fusion/with Osteoporosis
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Sorry if I'm asking you to belabor the obvious, but are you definitely saying that having the fusion surgery worked out for the better, pain and mobility-wise, and in terms of your vulnerability to vertebrae fractures?
No additional osteoporsosis complications caused by the fusion surgery?
And, have you been back on your feet at all, or most, times since the 2022 fusion surgery? No more crawling around in pain?
I have osteoporosis, and I'm looking at triple-level lumbar surgery. Presently I'm struggling to control the back pain with Gabapentin, and sometimes I'm off my feet for days, which is why I know what it feels like to have to crawl around the house at times. Awful.
So I'm interested in your story.
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@pyates
Yes, the fusion was effective in addressing pain and mobility issues. I can't walk or stand as long as I used to, though. I'm not sure about my vulnerability to more vertebrae fractures. I fell pretty hard last week, but nothing broke. I was just in a lot of pain from pulled muscles, though. I did the Tylmos injections for 2 years, so maybe that helped. I also take calcium citrate and vitamin D. Also, Prolia injections every 6 months. I'm having a bone density test soon. If I didn't have the lower back pain, it would be fine. I also have severe DDD.
I hope I answered all your questions; if not, reach out again. Without the surgery, I wouldn't have any type of life.