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Harrington rod surgery 40 yrs ago, now rod extension, SI joint fusion
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@ccchang
I understand your concern about the numbness. It is my biggest concern. Not driving because of it must be very disappointing for you. I am driving very little, at this time, due to a shoulder issue, my leg wood be fine.
( The shoulder will be taken care of in the future. )Are you taking any drugs for the nerve issue?
I do use heat as well-- before at-home PT exercises and occasionally at other times as hear is really good for healing. I thought about looking into red-light therapy, too.
Cory. depending on what your MRI finds, you may want to look at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. Sherry had really good results with Dr. McClendon.
Keep in touch!
May you get good results🙏
Nadine
Ps. In February, I am going to start Acupunture again--hopefully. it will provide some relief.
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@nlback22 I'm not taking any drugs for the nerves, just vitamin B12, magnesium and D3 which I read are good for nerves. I'm going to purchase / try R-alpha-lipoic acid too. I visited a neurosurgeon today but he didn't have much to add. He reviewed my pre-surgery CT scans and MRIs and said that he feels my surgery was the right one. He also mentioned the con about having surgery far from home, which is that it would be harder to have follow ups. But yes, after my upcoming MRI, depending on what Dr. M says, I'll consider Phoenix.