@curlylocks7 Thank you. I actually have scoliosis (with Harrington Rods, since 1980) so sadly, have been advised by one of my doctors to not see chiropractors. Otherwise I'd try one.
@curlylocks7 Thank you. I actually have scoliosis (with Harrington Rods, since 1980) so sadly, have been advised by one of my doctors to not see chiropractors. Otherwise I'd try one.
@nycmusic Thank you, I did see a DO about 5 years ago but it didn't help. She ended up referring me to Physical Therapist. I also tried a naturopath but that did help either because he said my issue was structural not internal, although I have been using a Joint Disc Complex supplement from his office.
@curlylocks7 Thank you. I actually have scoliosis (with Harrington Rods, since 1980) so sadly, have been advised by one of my doctors to not see chiropractors. Otherwise I'd try one.
@ccchang Hey Cori! I’ve had some other things going on in life and have not been on this site recently. How are things going with you? Have you had any luck finding the right surgeon?
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Hi Sherry. Yes I found a good orthopedic surgeon here on Oahu who specializes in scoliosis and had a XLIF surgery on 9/22. My surgery went well (i.e., no complications) but we were both hoping that my numbness might be addressed immediately but sad to say, I still have it. He (and my PCP) said that nerves can take a while to repair. Am hoping and thinking the surgery addressed the lower back pain that I was having on long walks, but it's hard to tell right now since I'm still in recovery mode. Am trying different supplements right now for my nerves and bought magnesium flakes (for foot baths).
Hi Sherry. Yes I found a good orthopedic surgeon here on Oahu who specializes in scoliosis and had a XLIF surgery on 9/22. My surgery went well (i.e., no complications) but we were both hoping that my numbness might be addressed immediately but sad to say, I still have it. He (and my PCP) said that nerves can take a while to repair. Am hoping and thinking the surgery addressed the lower back pain that I was having on long walks, but it's hard to tell right now since I'm still in recovery mode. Am trying different supplements right now for my nerves and bought magnesium flakes (for foot baths).
@ccchang wow, I didn’t realize that you just had surgery! I can’t find the earlier conversation where you talked about what vertebrae you are trying to address. I only saw the one in this string where you said you have Harrington rods from a prior surgery.
What did they do during this surgery?
@ccchang wow, I didn’t realize that you just had surgery! I can’t find the earlier conversation where you talked about what vertebrae you are trying to address. I only saw the one in this string where you said you have Harrington rods from a prior surgery.
What did they do during this surgery?
@sherrym25 hi sherry. right, i've had harrington rods since 1980. on 9/22, I had an XLIF to replace my disc between L4 and L5 and insert a cage with screws. Am 6 weeks post surgery now, and just noticed in another forum, you mentioned that calcium might affect nerves? Is that correct? I'm taking calcium (for osteopenia) but also really wanting my nerves (right leg down to foot) to repair, so am wondering if I should pause my calcium.
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@curlylocks7 Thank you. I actually have scoliosis (with Harrington Rods, since 1980) so sadly, have been advised by one of my doctors to not see chiropractors. Otherwise I'd try one.
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1 Reaction@ccchang thank you, I don’t think a Chiropractor could help. I am doing PT to strength muscles around the disc’s.
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1 Reaction@nycmusic Thank you, I did see a DO about 5 years ago but it didn't help. She ended up referring me to Physical Therapist. I also tried a naturopath but that did help either because he said my issue was structural not internal, although I have been using a Joint Disc Complex supplement from his office.
@dunbun13 Have you looked into a "functional" chiropractor? There is a huge difference. I wonder if your doctor is aware of this fact.
@ccchang Hey Cori! I’ve had some other things going on in life and have not been on this site recently. How are things going with you? Have you had any luck finding the right surgeon?
Sherry
Hi Sherry. Yes I found a good orthopedic surgeon here on Oahu who specializes in scoliosis and had a XLIF surgery on 9/22. My surgery went well (i.e., no complications) but we were both hoping that my numbness might be addressed immediately but sad to say, I still have it. He (and my PCP) said that nerves can take a while to repair. Am hoping and thinking the surgery addressed the lower back pain that I was having on long walks, but it's hard to tell right now since I'm still in recovery mode. Am trying different supplements right now for my nerves and bought magnesium flakes (for foot baths).
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2 Reactions@curlylocks7 No, I wasn't aware of a functional chiropractor. I'll ask my doctor. Thank you!
@ccchang wow, I didn’t realize that you just had surgery! I can’t find the earlier conversation where you talked about what vertebrae you are trying to address. I only saw the one in this string where you said you have Harrington rods from a prior surgery.
What did they do during this surgery?
@dunbun13 hope that helps… I just started PT, with much work ahead of me.
@sherrym25 hi sherry. right, i've had harrington rods since 1980. on 9/22, I had an XLIF to replace my disc between L4 and L5 and insert a cage with screws. Am 6 weeks post surgery now, and just noticed in another forum, you mentioned that calcium might affect nerves? Is that correct? I'm taking calcium (for osteopenia) but also really wanting my nerves (right leg down to foot) to repair, so am wondering if I should pause my calcium.