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Can long term medication have contributed to DDD and osteoprosis
Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 18, 2023 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
I also live in the Dallas suburbs. I have lived being fused C3-C7, T2-S1 and SI joints. I am 60 and had my first fusion in 1977 for scoliosis. I have always been healthy through eating and supplements. I am having hip replacements currently due to wear over the years. Your nerve issues could be piriformis syndrome, compression of the nerves. I have nerve issues probably from L5-S1 or fluid sacs on my spinal dura that have been there for many years or compression of nerves.
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@deedee12 I would like to speak with you more about your fusions and current situation. I had Harrington rod placed in 1982 for scoliosis from T3 to L1, C7-T1 in 2020 and 2021, now scheduled for "revision" of the thoracic fusion to extend to S1 and fuse SI joints at the same time. I am not able to walk, sit, or stand for any length of time due to sciatic nerve, hip, leg, and sacrum burning, shooting pains and numbness (worse when I lie down). I continue to have issues with my cervical spine too as only the minimal fix was done at the time. Same here at the age of 53 have DDD, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, etc as well as RA, osteoarthritis, hypothyroid. I have enjoyed leading an active lifestyle all along and am a concerned about what life will be like after this. Any tips, pros, cons, sharing of what you ARE able to do still would be greatly appreciated!!!
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