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This is a discussion on New member who would love advice :) within the New Member Introductions forums, part of the Spine Patient Society Lobby category; Andrea, Jeff is correct: no pt until after your next appt. w doctor in 6 weeks. These are pretty standard ...

  1. 04-25-2011, 08:12 AM #31
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    Default Re: New member who would love advice :)

    Andrea, Jeff is correct: no pt until after your next appt. w doctor in 6 weeks. These are pretty standard orders for Lumbar intervention. I also bought one of those relax the back, zero gravity chairs after my lumbar surgery. They are a great chair. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Cheers, Cindylou
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    Default Re: New member who would love advice :)

    Ok, So who ever the person was that wrote my pain was under control with advil yesterday, is definitely GONE today... LORD give me strength!

    It was so cool walking after surgery and I could stand upright without having that "kink" that needed to work out for 2 minutes till I could stand upright.

    I developed mid lumbar pain "aching" last night and it is relentless. As well as my hip and thigh pain? Anyone experience this as well? Any relief or suggestions would be appreciated! My incision pain is tolerable.

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    HI Andrea

    Have you called Gina she may be able to help you.

    You need to stay on top of your pain

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    Hi Andrea,

    A few days after surgery, maybe two actually after the epidural came out, I had an achy pain start in my legs, mainly thighs. I believed it to be distraction pain and it went away after a couple of weeks. I took some Lyrica, very minimal amounts because it doesn't agree with me, and that helped a lot.

    It didn't last long, and was much more bearable than the previous back pain. More of a 'pain in the butt' kind of pain, if you get my sick humour
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  5. 04-28-2011, 07:31 PM #35
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    andrea i am on the road to get my L3 L4 fused alif style,, was just wondering how long the incision and did it start above your belly button and stop how many inches up,,,, my other bottom 2 are allready fused, this is a failed fusion plif repair, so i am scared but my pain is like total hell,, glad your are doing great just be smart and keep your muscles in shape,, pillates, great for your lower disc
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