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Chronic pain and spinal fusion
Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (173)Comment receiving replies
God bless you real good! I’d like to say I can’t imagine - but actually I can - two friends of mine have had fusions. One stayed at home afterwards, but the other opted to go into a nursing home because she didn’t want her hubby having to do “personal” care. I want to tell you that both women are success stories for their fusions. They had them done in Hartford, Ct. . I have needed one for years (I’m 69)but can’t because of other disease processes and low weight. Don’t worry about pain meds. If you need them - take them. Thank you for your honest posting of this. I wish you all the best. I believe in “the big picture” you will be happy you had the fusion. I will pray for your continued healing.
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@irene5
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts.
I've needed it for some time, too.
However, I was not mentally ready to do anything.
When I moved to Central Florida, from Southern New Jersey, I actually found a pain doctor who was able to help me manage my pain with injections.
When in NJ, I saw 5 different pain docs with NO success.
In addition, I went for accupuncture, chiropractics, PT,and method called cupping.
Not 1 gave me relief
Once I know we were moving, surgery was certainly not on my list of things to do.
I am glad I waited because I found a FANTASTIC pain doc who got me comfortable for 4-12 weeks with injections.
Sadly, the last 2 injections he gave me, no longer worked.
It was at this time I realized surgery was the next step.
I am very lucky to have the hubby I have.
There was NO question in his mind that he would be the one to care for me!
And he has. He does a FANTASTIC job!!!!!!!!!
I didn't take my pills at the beginning, on a regular basis, but after talking with the neurogurgical nurse practitioner and the doctor, I need not worry.
My doctor helped me to develp the basis for a pill taking surgery that I can modify to meet my needs.
I've already changed the schedule.
As soon as my pain is no longer constant, I will start to wean off the pain pill.
I am no longer worried about that.
Anyway, I am so sorry you have pain and you are unable to have the surgery.
For me, in my opinion, it is sooo painful and unless you are able to tolerate the pain pill, accept the help you need and have to time to recouperate, surgery is not the answer.
Good luck to you!
Hope you have a pain free day!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)