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My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve
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Thank you so much for your encouragement @lisamedanic! It sounds like you are going to have the support you need, and you have the why you would do this. Now to have that team of physicians that you trust to give you all the details around this decision. Prayers to you through this process!
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Hi Karen! I am so behind on responding to my friends here. I remember you reached out to me asking about the nerve pain that I have across my back that you’re also experiencing.
So we are going on about six weeks or so that I finally identified scar tissue is creating the problem. My physical therapist is digging deep along my incision line on both sides and wow, it has made such a difference. I can now feel my back better, the numbness is going away and that tingling burning prickling sensitivity is going away. When they stitch us back up, scar tissue is created. Everything I have read says you can break it free and regain normalcy. It’s not your main spinal column that’s being affected. It is pressure being put on the nerves at a much more superficial level.
I’ve have used a tens unit and of course still use ice and heat when I overexert my back, but it is wonderful to be breaking free the scar tissue.
Please let me know how you are doing!
Wishing you the best, Sherry