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@maddiemae

I've been in debiliting pain in my right leg from my hip to my foot. for about 4 months. I might need an si joint fusion and surgery on my L5- S1 spine.

Any information would be appreciated.

Maddiemae

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Hi, @maddiemae. I have been suffering with this type of pain for over 7 years and know how difficult this can be. I have congenital cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis, especially at c5c6 and l4l5 with radiculopathy. I am not able to stand, walk, lift, carry much for long. Sitting too long isn’t good either so need to make small, frequent movements to adjust position. Lidocaine pain patches have helped some and I need to lie down to rest when pain level is high and nerves get irritated. It seems warmer temperatures affect my nerve pain and not sure why so I try cooler showers and room temperatures. I have also had some temporary relief for 3+ months with spine injections (combination of lidocaine and prednisone medications). Duloxetine/Cymbalta has helped some with nerve/arthritis pain and depression that comes with chronic pain. Also have had some relief with Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl L Carnitine supplements. I had ACDF surgery on c5c6 which helped some and may need l4l5 surgery soon (numbness in hips, buttocks and feet on both sides and pain that radiates down on my right hip to foot). Wishing you the best!!! You are not alone in your suffering.