[COLOR=DarkGreen][CENTER][B]Hello Zoey :wave: [/B] [/CENTER]
[INDENT]Our story's are somewhat similar. I had a two level lumbar fusion in June 2003. My recovery was the hardest thing that I ever had to go through. Although my films have showed that my fusion is complete, my neuro surgeon still diagnosed me with FBS (Failed Back Syndrome). I developed a crippling pain in my back and it was a different pain then prior to surgery. I also have a displaces S1 nerve root because I have so much scar tissue. I am in constant pain and now live on pain meds, which I am not happy about and they still don't control my pain.
After my lumbar surgery I developed Anemia, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Type 2 Diabetes, Polyneuropathy, Permanent Nerve Damage, Sleep Apnea, Busitis, Tendonitis, IBS & edema in both legs & feet. Of course this all happened within the course of the first year. So was that surgery the right thing for me, NO WAY! I wish I never had it. My health has just deteriorated.
I also have cervical injury from a diving accident over ten years ago. I've been told that I was lucky that I didn't paralyze myself. Well, believe it or not I agreed to a cervical fusion last month on one level for now, but I have three bad disc's. So far I am very pleased with my recovery and I have NO pain in my neck. I also had another neuro surgeon perform my cervical fusion. I really wish that my lumbar surgery would have went this well.
My life has also changed drastically. I can't believe that my husband has stayed with me through this. My last neuro surgeon wanted me in a scooter as I was walking very poorly with cane and also my walker. But I declined and continue to fight every day. And my cervical fusion has helped my legs some, so this gives me even more hope. I am 41 years of age and feel as if I am 70. You wouldn't believe the amount of meds that I now have to live on. I may need another surgery for my gallbladder and I really don't want to agree to another surgery at this time. I now scare of anymore complications that can arise for me after surgery. Well, I better stop rambling on here. I wish you the very best.[/INDENT]
[CENTER][B]:angel: Jeanne :angel: [/B] [/CENTER] [/COLOR]
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Posterolateral Fusion & Infuse (BMP) with Laminectomy & Discectomy
on L4,L5,S1 June 2003
Instrumentation = 2 Rods, 6 Screws, 2 Disc Spacers
[B]FBSS[/B]-Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Re-Herniated Disc's, L4-5, L-5 & S1
[B]~[U]CERVICAL[/U]~[/B]
Straightening of the Normal Cervical Lordosis.
Mild Congenital Narrowing of the Spinal Canal.
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Disc Osteophyte Complex
Compression Deformity & Spinal Lithiasis
C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 Herniated & Bulging Disc's
C4-5 & C5-6 , Cord Flattening at these levels.
Fusion & Discectomy on Level C5-6 - September 2005
Instrumentation = Titanium Plate & Screws
[B]Bilateral Chronic L4 versus L5 Radiculopathy
Bilateral Frozen Shoulder - MUA 2/7/05
Slap Injury's of Bilateral Shoulders
Hyperlipidemia, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthrosis, Bursitis, Tendonitis,
Tendonosis, Type ll Diabetes, Anemia, Asthma, Acid Reflux, IBS,
Migraine's, Sleep Apnea, Urinary Incontinence
Polyneuropathy, Edema of Bilateral Legs & Feet.[/B][/COLOR]
