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Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 10, 2023 | Replies (46)Comment receiving replies
I’m in FL, and have struggled with pain in my lumbar region over 15 years, from all the surgeries I’ve had for scoliosis, undiagnosed when I was young. I’m now 73, and, frankly, I don’t know if I can undergo one more surgery. It’s only because of my faith in God that I’ve made it this far. Thankfully, I’ve been able to keep my weight down and am in pretty good shape, all things considered.
I’d certainly be open to going to MN to see a spine doctor there. I’ve not yet contacted them to see how long I’d have to wait, but plan to do so Monday. I’m really hopeful they’ll be able to help me, otherwise, I don’t know what else I can do.
As an aside, I had an injection last Wednesday in a nerve just above my pelvis on the left side (cannot remember the name of the nerve). Yesterday, I was in more pain than ever before. I pray with a bit more time, it’ll get better.
What was the name of your hotel in MN?
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If you’re in pretty good shape and need the procedure to improve your quality of life why not do it? The new hardware they have is far superior to the old stainless steel and some can be done through a scope. I fell in an earthquake in 1988 in Ca. and eventually had a SS fusion L4-S1 and L5 laminectomy in 1990 and now have PN but no major back issues that would require a re-fusion. But if I did I doubt I’d do it because having to remove old SS hardware and put in new at 71 y.o. is just too painful. My first surgery worked and I never have needed back injections.