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Reply With QuoteIts most likely muscular or ligamentst from holding a difficult position. Ice packs for 24 hours then go to heat packs. Plenty of cushions is the key for the future.
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Got a very, very, very personal question? Warning, TMI overload. Ok, now that you've been warned, your either reading this out of morbid curiousity or genuine concern. I generally do not get embarassed, and this is a bit embarassing.
So, earlier today hubby and I were getting our groove on and I think I hurt my back in the process. Let's just say, I was arching my back behind me, more than one would normally arch and I think I just arched a bit too much. Ever since, I have been having more pain and kinda a burning pain, right where my adr is.
I was supposed to be seeing my surgeon on Monday; but changed it to Wednesday, because the study coordinator wanted it to be within the 'window' for my study dates. This way, the study will pay for my visit, all my x-rays and etc. for that date. Needless to say, I agreed, as I have enough medical bills already, so I'll take a visit on the house any day of the week! Now, I'm kinda wishing I would have kept the Monday appointment, because I'm freaking out and thinking I did something horrible to myself.
Good news is... If something really got screwed up, hubby has major bragging rights with the guys!
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Its most likely muscular or ligamentst from holding a difficult position. Ice packs for 24 hours then go to heat packs. Plenty of cushions is the key for the future.
Alison 46 year old female
2012 Doing Rehab
2011 Sept 3rd Op Removal of old instrumentation and PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
2010 May Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4
2009 May 2nd Op Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
2002 March 1st Op ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1
Hey Kathy,
I don't think anything "bad" happened to your artificial disc. Your flexibility has most likely decreased since your surgery, and, if you haven't stretched your spine that way for some time, it could be painful. You may be sore for a couple days because your spine was invited to the party and didn't know.
This sentence is a trap.Originally Posted by KBear
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
Hey Kathy, well we're the night owls tonight, typing this at 1:37 am. You know, I would say I am glad you have your appt. on Wednesday, absolutely, for a check up and x-rays. Do I think you messed up your spine? I really don't think so. You likely jarred it in that arch of your back and that's your tender area from surgery. Having said that, you certainly need piece of mind, so it is fortuitous that you do have that appointment, albeit on Wednesday now. What were you thinking? Hey, let's have wild and crazy sex tonight because I'm gonna have x-rays next week anyway!?!I would alternate the heat and ice big time, and really lay low. Like you can lay any lower, right? Hope it feels better by the weekend.
Last edited by Cindylou; 08-14-2009 at 02:44 AM. Reason: typo
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
Very good advice, Alison. :thumpup:
Its most likely muscular or ligamentst from holding a difficult position. Ice packs for 24 hours then go to heat packs. Plenty of cushions is the key for the future.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
I hope you are OK.
That's all I can say about that right now.
Dave
Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
Nerve Root, Facet Injections and Epidural every 3 months. Ongoing treatment for continued degeneration.
More like, kids are gone overnight to thei grandma's house, let's do something different! It's been awhile since the kids have been gone overnight, so we are a little out of practice on christening new places in the house.Hey Kathy, well we're the night owls tonight, typing this at 1:37 am. You know, I would say I am glad you have your appt. on Wednesday, absolutely, for a check up and x-rays. Do I think you messed up your spine? I really don't think so. You likely jarred it in that arch of your back and that's your tender area from surgery. Having said that, you certainly need piece of mind, so it is fortuitous that you do have that appointment, albeit on Wednesday now. What were you thinking? Hey, let's have wild and crazy sex tonight because I'm gonna have x-rays next week anyway!?!
LOL! I only say that b/c a friend of my hubby's bragged and bragged about breaking his wife's tailbone one time during sex. I thought he would never quit bragging. Apparently, in the man world, this is a big deal...
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Oh, thank you all for the reassurance. I'm feeling much better this morning. I was up to 2:30am last night, waiting for the pain meds to kick in. Finally got to sleep and slept really well. Pain this morning seems to be back at my 'normal' level.
31 years old- 1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 6 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Ouch! Ooh sorry to hear about your incident. You already seem to have been given good advice. If it persists you could try an anti-inflammatory if you're happy taking them. Hope everything is OK on Wednesday. When I accidentally roll over too quickly on my exercise mat & end up arching my spine I get a sharp pain round my operation site but I think it's cos things are still healing & quite tight round there.
Take care!
P.S. You must have been posting a similar time to me. Glad things have calmed down.
Last edited by dalhousie; 08-14-2009 at 01:38 PM.
1993 Back pain age 29.
1998-2001 DDD at L1/2. 10 admissions for discography/epidurals/facet injections/disc injections/RFA's.
2005 ALIF at L1/2 with BMP & good result: pain free
2007 DDD at L4/5 unresponsive to epidural. Discography: early degeneration, anular tear & bulge. Limited response to core strengthening.
2009 ADR (activ L) L4/5.
2012 Myofascial Pain Syndrome T10-L2
That activity is different for us now too. We here a light "clicking" noise sometimes. There's no pain or discomfort but it can be distracting. I came up with a great solution. I put an Eric Clapton CD in the player and we try to keep time with the songs. It sounds like an extra percussionist is playing along.
I doubt if I'm in good enough shape for Santana yet..........
I hope your pain subsides Kathy. You'll be in my prayers.
Bob
04/06 L5/S1 Rupture
05/06 MRI shows DDD @ L2-S1
06/06 Diskectomy/ Laminotomy L5/S1
04/07 Recurrent Disc L5/S1
4 Ortho and 1 Neuro Surgeon, 5 MRIs, 1 EGM, 1 Myleogram & 11 EDIs later:
03/27/09 L4/5 & L5/S1 Maverick discs at Stenum (www.dr-ritter-lang.com)
11/9/11 C6/7 Herniation with Nerve Impingement. Another journey begins.
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