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Has anyone had vertebroplasty? Osteoporosis and fractured lumbar
Spine Health | Last Active: May 19, 2022 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
I had a vertebroplasty years ago and suffered terrible pain prior to the surgery , but I still suffered afterwards and all the pain meds in the world did not help . Finally I turned in my narcotic pain meds for a trial of Valium . This was the most relief I received as it helped with the muscle spasm I was experiencing . I was surprised that muscle spasm was the cause of this all-encompassing pain , but it was . Maybe your surgeon would be open to a trial of this . Good luck !
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Muscle spasms were the nightmare after a back injury I had years ago. When you consider it, they can cause a nerve to be pinched or compressed so it makes sense. Also can trigger inflammation
with similar results. But they were scary at the time. In part, because I would 'freeze up at the first sign of one coming on, which would in turn, make them even worse. And yes muscle relaxants (and physical therapy and acupuncture) helped. As did hypnosis to help break the 'freezing up/anticipation' reaction.
I avoided the recommended surgery (one that is now thought ineffective no less!) and everything stabilized pain-free but it was a year-long saga.
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@marycdickens01 Thank you so much for the information. You have no idea how your information makes me feel better psychologically! I am beginning to think I am crazy since none of this pain medication is working. I just filled a prescription for cyclobenzaprine and am hoping it will help the pain since it is a muscle relaxer. I keep hoping.