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back,foot and wrist pain

Hi, i am suffering with sciatica that i know of never been diagnosed but have seen a doc for it. also i have...

Posted by An_267857

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Zohydro ER, 20mg....stopped working....misery.

The wonderful meds suddenly stopped working.

Posted by An_261465

Take the Poll

Should I take more?

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Briefcase on wheels

I am looking for a standard brief case, about 11x13x3 inches ON WHEELS. Has anyone found something like this?...

Posted by gregory27

1 Reply | Share this:Briefcase on wheels I am looking for a standard brief case, about 11x13x3 inches ON WHEELS. Has anyone found something like this?...

numbness stinging top left lid back shoulder blade...

Hi, I just wanted to ask, i have a stinging sensation at the top left mid shoulderblade/spine. I am worried...

Posted by lisaglenn44

2 Replies | Share this:numbness stinging top left lid back shoulder blade. Hi, I just wanted to ask, i have a stinging sensation at the top left mid shoulderblade/spine. I am worried...

7 days and no relief

Hi to all- I am a 57 yr. old with osteoarthritis, stenosis, degenerative disk disease, and spondylolisthesis....

Posted by slamina1

3 Replies | Share this:7 days and no relief Hi to all- I am a 57 yr. old with osteoarthritis, stenosis, degenerative disk disease, and spondylolisthesis....

Lower Back pain & Middle Back Pain

Hello ,I am in need of some help ! I am 21 years old ,and I had an car accident in Nov 2015 .I am not sure...

Posted by Erika94

2 Replies | Share this:Lower Back pain & Middle Back Pain Hello ,I am in need of some help ! I am 21 years old ,and I had an car accident in Nov 2015 .I am not sure...

Similar injury.

Hi. I am a 22 year old female. I also broke my t12 and l1 in a serious car accident and had to have an emergency...

Posted by Bpappe

2 Replies | Share this:Similar injury. Hi. I am a 22 year old female. I also broke my t12 and l1 in a serious car accident and had to have an emergency...

confused about this pain

2 weeks ago went to er for unrelenting pain in left side back and abdomen...was sent home constipated. since...

Posted by An_267685

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Calling on all who have had surgery to get rid of ...

I just joined this website today, and I was looking around and the last post I saw was from 2007. I'm hoping...

Posted by skysue34

I just joined this website today, and I was looking around and the last post I saw was from 2007. I'm hoping that this is still a good site. So I'm going to start a discussion and see if anyone answers. Ok, On May 23rd I had my 2nd back fusion on L3L4 and a Laminectomy. I had been having severe pain for about a year from my siatica, but only when I sat or drove. Also if I was on my feet all day. I did have to quit my PT job, I worked 3 days a week, but 9 hours. Anyway, I went through the all the bandages first. PT, steroid shots, I was on pain management since my first fusion which didn't take, so I was on 4 hydro's a day, but nothing helped. Time to go to the surgeon. He took an MRI of my back, he said the siatic nerve was being pinched by L3-4 and my spinal canal was very narrow around the the nerve as well. So the procedure would be as follows. They would make an incision in my right side where they would place a cage in between L3-4. Next, they would change tables, and put me on my stomach and reopen the old cut plus 5 more inches of a new cut, place another metal stabilizer in and screw everything all back together nice and sturdy !!! This all took about 3 1/2 3:45 hours. Here is just a side note and I still do not know what I'm going to do yet, but after I was finally wheeled back to my room, the nurse came in as they usually do to get you hooked up to your IV's , antibiotics, YOUR PAIN PUMP!!! oh no, not there, they had no pain pumps, they were all on back order!!!! So what she said was on my chart for pain management was 2 hydrocodones!!!! Ok back to surgery, I'm almost 5 weeks post op, my back was feeling pretty good, I was given permission to drive as long as I wasn't under the influence of any pain pills. My daughter a new grand daughter live about an hour away. I really wanted to see them and I needed to get out of this house. Plus, I really wanted to test my leg out seeing as it only acts up when I drive or sit. So off I go, and I'll be damned, 20 mins into the ride my leg was absolutely killing me!!! The same, if not worse than before the surgery. I got off the next exit, I couldn't get out of the car fast enough, called my daughter and told her I was going back home. My question to anyone out there ( if there is anyone out there lol) Did my surgery just not work? Or is this to be expected? My Doctor, really seemed to have changed since my first fusion. It was 7 years ago, but really hasn't talked, much less listened to me through this whole ordeal. If I do get to see him instead of his PA's. As soon as he starts walking in to the exam room, he starts walking out backwards. So you had better talk fast!!!! Anyway, thanks for listening, any response will really be appreciated. Have a great day.View Thread

Posted by skysue34

5 Replies | Share this:Calling on all who have had surgery to get rid of Siatica (if that's even possible) I just joined this website today, and I was looking around and the last post I saw was from 2007. I'm hoping...

popping in ribs tightness and tightness on the rig...

Hello guys,[br>[br>I've have had that issue for two years. When i touch my rib area it pops when i...

Posted by painfree333

0 Replies | Share this:popping in ribs tightness and tightness on the right side of the back Hello guys,[br>[br>I've have had that issue for two years. When i touch my rib area it pops when i...

Two short acting opioids.

Can two short acting opioids work in tandem to relieve chronic back pain? Is there documentation or anecdotal...

Posted by MoG1981

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6 level lumbar fusion

Hi I Have been fight a bad back for 25+ years. I am fused at L5 S1 laminectomy @ 4 5 best doc I can find says...

Posted by Ken21461

1 Reply | Share this:6 level lumbar fusion Hi I Have been fight a bad back for 25+ years. I am fused at L5 S1 laminectomy @ 4 5 best doc I can find says...

Herniated disc no insurance

My husband does not have health insurance and he has a herniated disc. We have had the MRI and one injection....

Posted by An_267635

2 Replies | Share this:Herniated disc no insurance My husband does not have health insurance and he has a herniated disc. We have had the MRI and one injection....

Nerve pain in lower leg/foot as a result of disc b...

Wonder if anyone can give me their own experiences? I'm 38 & have had problems with my back for 10 years...

Posted by KarenL1978

0 Replies | Share this:Nerve pain in lower leg/foot as a result of disc bulge Wonder if anyone can give me their own experiences? I'm 38 & have had problems with my back for 10 years...

Sciatica - Need tips on treatment

Hi, My father is battling Sciatica for the past month. The pain has been unbearable causing to lose sleep,...

Posted by FortMax

0 Replies | Share this:Sciatica - Need tips on treatment Hi, My father is battling Sciatica for the past month. The pain has been unbearable causing to lose sleep,...

Sciatica - Need tips on treatment

Hi, My father is battling Sciatica for the past month. The pain has been unbearable causing to lose sleep,...

Posted by FortMax

0 Replies | Share this:Sciatica - Need tips on treatment Hi, My father is battling Sciatica for the past month. The pain has been unbearable causing to lose sleep,...

New meds today

I was given nucynta for my chronic back,hip , leg pain. The Percocet stopped working,only a couple of hours...

Posted by An_267587

1 Reply | Share this:New meds today I was given nucynta for my chronic back,hip , leg pain. The Percocet stopped working,only a couple of hours...

Severe back pain

I have struggled with lower back pain and upper tightness in my shoulders most of my adult life about 30...

Posted by DianeAdelle

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Severe back pain

I have struggled with lower back pain and upper tightness in my shoulders most of my adult life about 30...

Posted by DianeAdelle

1 Reply | Share this:Severe back pain I have struggled with lower back pain and upper tightness in my shoulders most of my adult life about 30...

Stenosis affecting my vision??

Was wondering if anyone has ever had (or heard of) cervical stenosis (or any other spinal condition)...

Posted by marcusuf1

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Lower back pain only when changing position when l...

For the past 6 months, I've had lower back pain that's grown more intense. But I only really have it when...

Posted by ruthiewilson

0 Replies | Share this:Lower back pain only when changing position when laying down For the past 6 months, I've had lower back pain that's grown more intense. But I only really have it when...

zohydroER

Has anyone gotten relief from the 20mg?

Posted by An_261465

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Back pain

I have been dealing with back pain for 10 years now. I have rib cage problems and mid back problems. I've...

Posted by An_267486

2 Replies | Share this:Back pain I have been dealing with back pain for 10 years now. I have rib cage problems and mid back problems. I've...

Loose Pedical Screw

Hi...I'm new to the community and read the posts about the back pain/loose screws after surgery. So far my...

Posted by christianneO

Hi...I'm new to the community and read the posts about the back pain/loose screws after surgery. So far my screws haven't moved or caused trouble. I did have pain from nerve damage after 2 back surgeries (L4-L5, then L5-S1). My pain management doctor suggested an Intrathecal med pump which pumps 6.21 mg of morphine per 24 hours. This pump changed my life. After surgery I spent most of my time laying down. I could only walk 1 block before pain and nerves ramped up. I've had this pump for 7 years now (just had the old one replaced-batteries were dying-normal for system) and I can now walk 2 miles, ride my bike, swim, etc. I also went to college for the first time in my life and got an AA in Criminology and became certified in Forensic Evidence. I did it just for fun and am now a lab assistant in the crime lab at our local college and I'm having a blast. I occasionally have nerve issues from the sciatic nerves, but that only happens when I've over done it (lifting heavy items, bent down for too long...). For those still suffering from lower back pain and nerve problems, talk to your pain mngt. specialist about a med pump. Mine is from Medtronics and they're a fantastic company. Any questions or possible problems with the pump and they immediately have your local specialist call you back. My injuries are work comp, and I had to fight them to get the pump. They said it was too costly and I pointed out how much they were spending monthly on my pain meds (Oxycontin 360 mg 4xday, Neurontin (( forget how much) Flexeril). The Oxycontin alone was $1800 a month! Anyway, I didn't take no for an answer and here I am. I hope this gives some hope to those still suffering from back pain and nerve pain. My doctors weren't sure if the pump would help with the Sciatic nerve problems but new it would work for the lower back pain. It took care of both. I take NO oral meds now. The beauty of this system is that the medication is delivered directly into the spine via a small catheter so I don't have any side effects of the medication (dizziness, tiredness, etc).

Good luck out there and thanks for taking the time to read this.View Thread

Posted by christianneO

1 Reply | Share this:Loose Pedical Screw Hi...I'm new to the community and read the posts about the back pain/loose screws after surgery. So far my...

Just had acdf surgery due to work accident

I just had acdf surgery a month ago but I am struggling with how to move ahead. I had to get the surgery due to...

Posted by Lou77ga

0 Replies | Share this:Just had acdf surgery due to work accident I just had acdf surgery a month ago but I am struggling with how to move ahead. I had to get the surgery due to...

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