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Spinal Fusion issues

Posted by mylesheath17 @mylesheath17, Oct 18, 2023

All, I am currently 27 years old and have undergone multiple lumber surgeries and have had constant issues. In June 2020 I had a micro discectomy at my L5/S1. Approximately 6 months following I re-herniated the same disc and underwent an L5/S1 fusion in July 2021. I have dealt with constant chronic lumbar pain even after being prescribed pain killers and nerve blockers. In September 2023 I severely re-herniated the disc that was left in my L5/S1 that has severely compromised my right leg. Without getting an updated MRI my doctor inserted the minuteman device at my L4/L5 thinking this would relive pressure on my right sciatic nerve. This of course did not cure the right sciatic issue due to the disc at L5/S1 actually being herniated. My doc, not the one that did the first two procedures, says that the disc at the L5/S1 should have been completely removed prior to fusing it. Is this true? I am seeking guidance on this issue while I am waiting to be referred to the Savannah Spine Institute in Georgia, where I will likely undergo a surgery to possibly remove the remainder of the disc or just the herniated portion. My life has been completely overtaken and overwhelmed by my spine issues. I am a husband and father who currently goes from the bed to the recliner in hopes of one day being able to play with my daughter, and be the husband my wife once had. Any and all guidance is greatly appreciated.

-Myles

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sassytwo | @sassytwo | 4 hours ago
In reply to @sassytwo "@borders74 I am a masssge therapist and am now working with a pelvic floor specialist PT..." + (show)
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@borders74 I am a masssge therapist and am now working with a pelvic floor specialist PT who also provides myofacial work. post spine fusion about 8 months and pain when sitting that presents as hip pain . My pelvic floor and abdominal are too tight. It took awhile to find this therapist but I feel we might resolve this issue not that we are moving the facia. I stretch and use balls in between sessions. Ideal if you vc a find a PT that specializes in Myo but it is worth it to go to a massage therapist. Trick is, most do not accept insurance.

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@sassytwo I am definitely not a medical resource and only share my experience. 24 years ago, I had this weird vestibular almost swish and they sent me to a dizzy doc and a dizzy clinic...who knew such a thing existed. They found nothing. Two years later I was at an ENT and described the symptoms in my eye... He said oh.... you have a vestibular problem with your eyes. He sent me to a PT that specializes in Vestibular and particularly, the eye. 30 days later, it is gone .... 22 years gone. All this is to say, keep asking and describing ......the body wants to heal. Love to you today, I am sorry for your pain and disruption of your life. T

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