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Reply: Sciatic Pain after spinal fusion L2-S1 with instru...

Charles-it's been awhile since I was on this site. Good to see you are still active. I finally took your advice...

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Reply: back pain and numbness

Is it that you cannot afford insurance? Is it that your Job does not offer it? Or are you not working at...

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Reply: Is there a way to end this pain other than suicide...

Ms_Pain, I am so sorry for what you are going through. Suicide is not an answer, even though I ask the...

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Reply: New med. questions.

I know this messsage was last year but just thought I would say something since I've taken both...

Posted by thisisunbelievable

I know this messsage was last year but just thought I would say something since I've taken both Norco's(hydrocodone) and Tramodol or Ultracet(tramadol w/tylenol). When I first had
serious pain in my neck, the surgeon Dr. started me off with Ultracet(Tramodol) and I didn't even hear of it a long time ago when it first came out or that I first got it. I was afraid to take it at first as I am with any medicine. I'm was a lightweight. When I took it I honestly thought it was the best medicine that was ever invented for pain or for feeling alot better because of the ingredients. It is considered a non-narcotic but it has the properties synthetic of a narcotic and also has some sort of reuptake helps with Serotin whichmakes you feel better and I felt like I had energy, but that is why they say don't mix with antidepressants. I'm surprised that any dr. would prescribe tramodol with antidepressant or bi-polar meds. But I'm not a dr to let you know and don't ever not listen to your dr they know. I felt good and my day to day was fine. Took it for a couple of years when the insurance company decided to not cover it anymore. So they told the dr and the dr. started giving me Hydrocodone 7.5mg. the equivelent so they said. Hydrocodone is considered more potent and a narcotic than Tramodol. I took that 3 or 4 times a day. Then a couple years after that I got started on the Oxycodone once the Hydrocodone was not working as well and so what I'm saying is that when a dr ordered me the Tramodol again for something else(another dr) after taking the Hydrocodone and Oxycodone it didn't work at all and I didn't feel the same it also made me nausious which I wasnt years ago when I was taking it for pain. So as your body starts getting use to a lower class med and then you take one stronger the Tramodol will not work at all now. It's amazing how medication works. I also didn't think a person could take the meds together but I guess you can cause they now have long lasting acting med in Tramodol form extended release. Sometimes I wished I could go back to Tramodol but it would do me no good now as I am already on stronger medication for so long. Anyway, just wanted to state what I knew about Tramodol and yes it can make someone feel sick especially if you take it with the same type of medication.
Have a good day!View Thread

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Full Spinal Fusion

I would love to know if there is anyone else out there who is going through what I am going through. I was...

Posted by PainTooLong

I would love to know if there is anyone else out there who is going through what I am going through. I was diagnosed with S curve scoliosis at age 12. I wore the milaukee brace for 2 years, had first
fusion from T3-L3 with herrington rods placed in, wore body cast for 9 months at the age of 18. I feel down stairs while in cast, so rods came loose from spine, caused a lot of pain, so at age 21 had second back surgery to remove rods.

Years went by, had a child (went to chirpractor) the 9 months the ONLY time I was pain-free. Had to have C-Section because of fusion. Pain started to progress, always going to chiropractor to help with pain, until about 5 years ago. The pain became too much to bare. I went to several ortho specialists they could not find the problem. Finally, an ortho specialist looked at the MRI a different way and noticed when they removed the rods they did not fuse the spine in the two places they were connected and my spine had shifted and I was disconnected at top and bottom!!!

So, in 2009, I had my 3rd surgery, fused from T1 to L5 this time and a titanimum rod put in my back and surgeon found 10 oz. of bone spurs on left lower back which they used to fuse the spine to rod. It has been over 2 1/2 yers and I am still in pain!!! I was on 17 different types of meds the first year after surgery and now the surgeon who operated on me after the first year said he could no longer help me. So he sent me to a pain management clinic where I go every other month and they give me Morphine to take 30mg and 15mg 3x/day! I have been on this since surgery.

Recovering has been VERY hard!! Now the bone spurs are back, I also wear a pain patch over the area, and I am in so much pain. If
I miss a dose I go into DEEP depression, my body feels like gravity
is weighing me down all the time, I am constantly in pain. The cold weather affects me and the hot weather due to the humidity affects me.

Now the pain clinic is suggesting the Spinal Cord Stimulator", has anyone experienced that? My breathe cuts off a lot during the night, because I am still disconnected at the top and the surgeon said we would leave that part alone for now and he didn't fuse that in 2009. My spine shifts and my husband has to give me a "bear" hug to put it back into place.

I am at my witts end, I will be 50 in May and I have been going through this for 38 years now. Is there anyone who can relate to me or has gone through the stimulator, I am debating on this because recovery for me is harsh. I am skipped a lot of the painful times, but I only have so much space here!

Any help is welcome.View Thread

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Neck Pain

I am asking this question for my friend. We try to walk 3-4 times a week for two hours each time....

Posted by jszaradowski

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Left Side Back/Left thigh Pain

For the past 3 weeks I have been having really bad back pain only on my left side. I tend to have the back...

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Left Side Back/Left thigh Pain

For the past 3 weeks I have been having really bad back pain only on my left side. I tend to have the back...

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Fractured C2, Herniated C5 & C6, Lumbar Issues

I fractured my neck at C2 in July, 2010. I was extremely fortunate that I walked away from that accident....

Posted by redhead_1972

I fractured my neck at C2 in July, 2010. I was extremely fortunate that I walked away from that accident. Long story, short...My orthopedic surgeon continues to tell me that CAT scans and MRI's still show a hairline fracture at C2, and he also discovered moderately herniated discs at C5, C6. I have constant pain in my neck and between my shoulder blades, and it has been radiating down my arms as well. My hands go numb, as well as one of my thighs. I have been also telling my doctor how much pain I have in my lower back, too, that goes down into my behind and legs. I am at the point where the pain is more than I am able to handle, and my doctor will only prescribe two Tylenol 3 per day, which means that I am supplimenting with extra strength Tylenol, Excedrin, etc...I also take Naproxin twice a day. Nothing is helping. My husband is urging me to try Reflexology, which I am completely skeptical of. I have spoken to my doctor about chiropractic practices, physical therapy, etc., but he continues to tell me that they will not help (he even has a physical therapy practice in his office setting), and that it's either surgery or put up with the pain, and he's not recommending surgery to my neck until absolutely necessary, which I agree with. He also tells me that I cannot fall, slip, have my spine manipulated in any way, etc., or I am putting my C2 fracture at greater risk. I just don't know what to do with the pain anymore. I'm finding that more and more I'm not sleeping at night due to the pain, I can't sit for more than a certain amount of time, even cooking Sunday dinner will put me on the couch for quite a while. Can anyone please give me your thoughts, experiences, etc.? I also promised my husband that I would research reflexology, but I don't think he understands the severity of this debilitating pain and why I am so leary about it. Thank you to anyone who can help or give information.View Thread

Posted by redhead_1972

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Reply: Weird back symptoms at night - chills up the spine

I came on line to fine out exactly what your taking about. I also hhave been getting chills up my spine/at...

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Reply: sharp pain from my neck into my shoulder blade

AM HAVING SURGERY TOMORROW MORNING FOR FUSION IN CERVICAL SPINE. WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH SAME PAIN DUE TO...

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FUSION NEVER HEALED- 2 YEARS LATER

After my surgeon ignoring all my complaints of pain, after L1-L3 fusion with hardware, he constantly told...

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Reply: Fusion not complete after 2 1/2 years

My Fusion with hardware never healed, have seen so many specialists receiving no help. Last surgeon...

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Reply: Worsening Symptoms after Spinal Fusion

Wow,your pain problems sounds like me.I am 55 yrs old,wife and 2 kids,hurt my back when I was 28 yrs old.I 've...

Posted by ngrayned

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another surgery

I had a fusion surgery at L5 S1 in 1999 after two surgeries to remove bulging disc. After about 4 or 5...

Posted by sohofisher

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Reply: Anterior Cervical Disc Fusion

Thanks, I had a feeling that 2 weeks would not be enough time. Was there a lot of physical therapy...

Posted by robbieann7

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Severe Lower Back Pain

I have been having severe lower back pain. I can hardly stand to stand up very long and laying down even is...

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Reply: Help with Chronic Neck Pain

try linement and pepperment oil

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Reply: Neck Surgery

I was in a bike accident in 2001 and crushed T-1, C7 and had them replaced and fused. I have full range of...

Posted by dorvin

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Reply: Pinched nerve?

I have gone to a chiropractor and found no relief in my lower back.

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Lower Back Pain

I have severe lower back pain and have been to several weeks of physical theropy and no relief. Now pain is...

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Pinched Nerve? I need some insight please!!

Ok I have been dealing with an issue with my left arm and left back neck and back shoulder since Feb 3rd. I was...

Posted by blb1980

Ok I have been dealing with an issue with my left arm and left back neck and back shoulder since Feb 3rd. I was engaged in an activity that had me on my elbows for maybe about 10 or 15 minutes. I was also on my knees as well. When I got up I noticed my hand was tingly and it felt like my arm was asleep (all left side) I went to the bathroom and tried to "wake it up" only to my surprise it did not wake up completely. I could not lift my left upper arm at all and I had the tingly sensation in my hand but not too much, just a little. The next day I went to the ER and they diagnosed it as a pinched nerve because they said I had some muscle spasms in my neck. THey gave me a pain shot and an anti-inflammatory shot, some prescriptions and sent me on my way. I have not noticed any improvement at all. I went to the doctor last Wed (the 8th) and expressed my concerns. The doctor told since I haven't give it enough time, to wait another 10 days and if it's not better, to give them a call back. Ok so move up to Friday the 10th and I started having pains in the back left side of my neck, sometimes they felt dull and deep and other times they felt sharp and stabbing. I've even experienced a burning pain too. The dull pain really was uncomfortable. I felt a little queasy from it. The same pain has bee in my left shoulder blade too. The pain is never constant. It comes and goes, perhaps when I move a certain way it makes it come back. I have mobility in my left upper arm but it is very limited. i can only lift it so far and when I do lifit it up, it feels so tight in that area, like something is trying to push it back down. I have also experienced pain in my upper arm area but it's not been as bad as the other areas (neck, shoulder). I tried to braid my daughter's hair Saturday and this simple task was just too much for my arm so I had to stop and do a different hair style that wouldn't use too much of the upper arm muscle. Yesterday, because of the pain, I went back to the doctor who then referred me to an Orthopedic center. The doctor there examined me, had me do some arm movements. He could clearly see that if he lifted my left arm and let go, it would fall down immediately. It's like I don't have the strength to hold my arm up at all. He suggested I try a couple weeks of physical therapy and if that doesn't help my situation, then they'll do tests to see what else they could do for it. I am kind of confused as to why they don't do the test, x ray, imaging of my arm first to see what's going on before the therapy? But I did not argue about it. I am willing to try the physical therapy to see if it works. Because I was not in any accident or had a fall, they don't think it's permanent. I am really worried about this still. Until I can feel some improvement, I am going to worry. I am wondering if anyone, anyone at all has ever experienced anything like this and if so, what was the problem? Since they won't do any tests at this point, i don't know what my problem is. The ER said it could be a pinched nerve but they didn't do any tests either. Prior to this incident happening, I did some strength training a couple days before hand so my arm muscles were quite sore and I told the doctor this but they didn't think the sorenss from that helped me to injure myself when i was on my elbows.View Thread

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Reply: Advice for a new chair to help me when working (I ...

That was supposed to be: "I want to buy an office chair that will be good for my back and my neck. "

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Don't know how to plan for my future

I have radiculapthy of L4-5 S1-S2. I have intermittent numbing of the lower extremities. I find...

Posted by hoping4thebestlife

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Reply: neck surgery what to expect

That helps a lot. I still don't know what they will do. But I missed a couple days of exercising around...

Posted by karenavon

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Weightlifting led to neck pain

In the gym today as I was lifting weights, I experienced a sharp pain from the bottom of my neck through the...

Posted by Txmatt1980

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Squeezing pain deep inside neck above collar bone

Yesterday, I started experiencing a very painful squeezing sensation in the pit just above my right collar bone...

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car accident

was in a car accident where i was rearended injuries with my neck are hernatied disc between c3-c4, c4 -c5,...

Posted by An_242854

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car accident

was in a car accident where i was rearended injuries with my neck are hernatied disc between c3-c4, c4 -c5,...

Posted by An_242854

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Cervical myelopathy???

I am 31 and female, mother of 4. I have a herniated disc in C5-6 since August 2010. Until now it has caused...

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