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Reply With Quoteyeah, I was just told yesterday that I have adhesions, read my post surgery thread. It sucks, my abdomen hurts and I feel like crap. Sorry to not offer much hope; but from what I have read, it ain't looking good.
This is a discussion on Abdominal Discomfort/Pain within the Spine Patient Support: Body, Mind & Spirit forums, part of the Social and Support Forums category; I had anterior/posterior fusion 4 1/2 months ago & I am still dealing with abdominal discomfort & pain above my ...
Abdominal Discomfort/Pain I had anterior/posterior fusion 4 1/2 months ago & I am still dealing with abdominal discomfort & pain above my incision site. I was wondering if anyone here can offer some insight on this.
When I mentioned it to the general surgeon's secretary back in April, she said that she would mention it to the surgeon & if he felt it was something to be worried about, he would see me when I went in for my follow up appointment with my OS. Well, I never did see the general surgeon at my appointment & all I am told is that it takes time for the pain to go away.
The thought crossed my mind that maybe it was adhesions. But I wonder why it is so painful if I bump my gut against something?
Has anyone else here experienced this? I know that each person heals differently, but I was curious how long this discomfort would last for.
Disc Bulge C4/C5, Disc Degeneration T11/T12, Bi-Lateral tears L5/S1, Diagnosed w/ Lumbar Disc Derangement w/ Radiculopaphy. Treatment: IDET, Percutaneous Discectomy, SI Joint Injection, Facet Block. All failed. Empire BC/BS Denied Coverage for ADR-lost all of my appeals. MVP also denied coverage.
Anterior/Posterior Fusion L5/S1 -1/20/09 - I'm not 100% but I'll take the 85%! When the weather co-operates, it's 95% woohoo!
yeah, I was just told yesterday that I have adhesions, read my post surgery thread. It sucks, my abdomen hurts and I feel like crap. Sorry to not offer much hope; but from what I have read, it ain't looking good.
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!
Kathy,
I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering from adhesions. This was a fear that I had & hoped that I could avoid. I can't help but to think that this is what I am dealing with.
I will check out your surgical blog & compare notes. I finally finished typing up a legal document so I have some time before heading off to bed
I will keep you in my thoughts & hope that your pain eases. Please keep me updated.
K
Disc Bulge C4/C5, Disc Degeneration T11/T12, Bi-Lateral tears L5/S1, Diagnosed w/ Lumbar Disc Derangement w/ Radiculopaphy. Treatment: IDET, Percutaneous Discectomy, SI Joint Injection, Facet Block. All failed. Empire BC/BS Denied Coverage for ADR-lost all of my appeals. MVP also denied coverage.
Anterior/Posterior Fusion L5/S1 -1/20/09 - I'm not 100% but I'll take the 85%! When the weather co-operates, it's 95% woohoo!
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