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Back pain 8 weeks post op

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Chris

Posted: Nov 9 2009, 07:57 PM

Chris

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QUOTE (Ruth @ Nov 9 2009, 06:54 PM)

Before my spine surgery I had antibiotics for some dental problems I was having but had a slightly longer gap before having spine surgery. In the blood test you had on admission they would have checked your white cell count which must have been normal or they wouldn't have gone ahead with the surgery.

I don't really like giving out too much medical advice as I'm not a doctor but does your med regime include anti-inflammatories. The best person to see would be Mr S but I know you don't live in the UK so it's a long trip. As a last resort have you thought about ringing Mr S's secretary or bringing your review appointment forward.

I was in a lot of pain from week 2 to week 6 post op & couldn't leave the house due to undiagnosed nerve pain in my spine. I nearly went to see Mr S sooner but didn't like to make a fuss. In retrospect I wish I had as I deconditioned myself considerably doing lots of lying down & just pottering round the house.

Hope you get some answers & much needed pain relief soon.

P.S. I must have been posting a similar time to you & Alastair. Maybe it is muscular, due to being deconditioned & doing a lot of sitting. It's hard to comment on but I guess you know your body best.

Hi Ruth, I have started back on Meloxocalm today, I have emailed Mr H and I am going to see him next Tuesday so I am sure he will help. I am just really concerned that the pain is not going away I would have expected the muscles to ease up after I stopped sitting for a week.

ajj1001	Posted: Nov 9 2009, 09:17 PM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 474 Member No.: 73 Joined: 13-January 08	Chris its really early days in your recovery. I was really in a bad way after my 2 level ADR and wasn't up to starting any formal rehab or exercise until 5 months afterwards. it is a huge op, but I did get back to a really good range of movement and activity with minimal pain. Bodies take a long time to heal especially if you have been incapacitated for while beforehand. -------------------- 2009 Std meds - Gabapentin, MR Tramadol, Paracetemol, Laxatives May PLG Fusion L5/S1 Charite in situ March Started appealing dismissal at work. April Dismissed 2008 June MRI showed additional prolapse L2/L3 Feb Caudal Epidural, on Gabapentin since due to pain. 2007 Deterioration L5/S1 Facet arthritis, Loss of disc height. 2004 Return to Work 2002 Aug started rehab March 2 level ADR Charite L4/5, L5/S1 2000 Broadbased disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1

Chris

Posted: Nov 10 2009, 12:33 AM

Chris

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QUOTE (ajj1001 @ Nov 9 2009, 09:17 PM)

Chris its really early days in your recovery. I was really in a bad way after my 2 level ADR and wasn't up to starting any formal rehab or exercise until 5 months afterwards. it is a huge op, but I did get back to a really good range of movement and activity with minimal pain. Bodies take a long time to heal especially if you have been incapacitated for while beforehand.

My concern is that I was almost free of back pain but after prolonged sitting the pain Is incredible. I am just scared it will not reduce.

ajj1001	Posted: Nov 10 2009, 08:04 AM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 474 Member No.: 73 Joined: 13-January 08	Most likely you have just overstretched a muscle or irritated nerves. It could well take a few weeks to settle down but if you take your meds regularly, apply heat or ice, walk little and often, stay in a position for no more than 30 mins you will be giving your body the best chance of healing and recovering. -------------------- 2009 Std meds - Gabapentin, MR Tramadol, Paracetemol, Laxatives May PLG Fusion L5/S1 Charite in situ March Started appealing dismissal at work. April Dismissed 2008 June MRI showed additional prolapse L2/L3 Feb Caudal Epidural, on Gabapentin since due to pain. 2007 Deterioration L5/S1 Facet arthritis, Loss of disc height. 2004 Return to Work 2002 Aug started rehab March 2 level ADR Charite L4/5, L5/S1 2000 Broadbased disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1

Chris

Posted: Nov 10 2009, 11:33 AM

Chris

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QUOTE (ajj1001 @ Nov 10 2009, 08:04 AM)

Most likely you have just overstretched a muscle or irritated nerves. It could well take a few weeks to settle down but if you take your meds regularly, apply heat or ice, walk little and often, stay in a position for no more than 30 mins you will be giving your body the best chance of healing and recovering.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will be doing all of those things. It's just obviously scary when I was in such good condition.

Will have to learn to be patient.

Lynda	Posted: Nov 11 2009, 12:27 PM
Advanced Member Group: Admin Posts: 794 Member No.: 7 Joined: 17-March 07	Chris, Sorry to read you've been suffering and hope things improve for you very soon. Hopefully this is just one of the ups and downs of recovery and resolves. Even now six years post surgery I couldn't sit all day without suffering. Take care Lynda xx -------------------- Lumbar facet injections, May 2008 - Mr Shackleford, Warrington Cervical TDR, (Activ C's) C5/6 & C6/7, Feb 2008- Mr Shackleford, Warrington Craniotomy and resection frontal lobe brain tumour, May 2006 - The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery Lumbar TDR, (ProDisc's) L4/5 & L5/S1, Feb 2004 - Mr Shackleford, Warrington

Gilly	Posted: Nov 13 2009, 12:20 AM
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 446 Member No.: 99 Joined: 1-July 08	Sorry to hear of your setbacks Chris, I am sure you will see some improvements very soon. I know Mr S likes everyone to keep the muscles moving around as best as can be so may be the moving around more will help. You are still doing well all things considered. Very Best to you Gilly x -------------------- 1990 MRI disc protrusion level4/5 fusion offered but declined due to poor prognosis. Osteopathy, physio,traction,steroid injections epidurals all tried. 2006 Muscular-skeletal back building course. 2007 Mri disc protrusions Level 4/5 level5/S1. 2008 Discograms show annular tears and bulging. 2009 2 levelADR op 23rd April by Mr Shackleford cancelled due to anaemia.1st Oct and 15th cancelled. Now 29th

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