All most 1 year ago L5 S1 Fused. And Now Here comes More PAIN

[ran_ang2001]

was injured sept 2005 had L5 & S1 fussion Sept 2006 Now its May 2007 Been Having alot of pain at fussion area And L4 area and Also Hips Been reading everyone's Posts. I feel Sorry And I know How much this pain hurts The Couch has become My Best Friend. Been trying  to stretch and walk  and also ten's unit But Not working so Oh I forgot im on W/c Also. trying to get back into doctors office to see surgeon who did operation they are really trying to get me back in office there not Happy with the pain meds I'm on  anyone else on {kaiden}i think thats the right spelling any way im on 40mg2x day it really helps also take ultram 4 pills a day for break thru pain. In my own world this pain has taken over my life. I really want MYSELF back I know it's normal to have some pain afterwards. but last 4 months it has been really bad crying alot some times screams come out I really hope Everyone Has a good night and can get some  sleep  If i cant tonight  im really glad i have a good friend her name is sissy aka  puppy  and she loves sitting up with me or go for a walk at 2 am. I will keep posting now that i have found this site.thats if any one else is interested in reading

[joemil]

Good Evening.
I can relate. I had lumbar fusion at L1-L2 just over 1 year ago. Mine never fused and I have been in worse pain ever sense. My surgeon kept telling me it will get better and I can go back to work. I cannot even get out of bed some days much less work. Needless to say I lost my job. I am on a numerous amount of medications just to try to function. I also have disc bulging on 3 other disc's. One going into my nerve. Two other neuro surgeons say they will not do surgery on me and there is nothing else that can be done but manage the pain. I can only pray and take one day at a time. God Bless.

[ran_ang2001]

Thanks for support and i wish you all the luck....  pain free and Happy thoughts..

[big orange fayray]

Hello, I had my fusion April 05' L3,L4,L5,S1. X-rays show plate, nuts and bolts all in place. Pain never eased. August 05' started to pain clinic and go each month. I was on the kadien for a month but it was like taking tylenol for me. I had to quit work Dec.23, 2005 & still no pain free days. I hate to tell you but the couch is the WORST place you could lay. The bed would be better. I wish you the best. Soft hugs & Prayers.
Big Orange Fayray

[eggman]

Had back surgery 2 times. Fusion L-1 L-5 and it failed miserably. 2nd operation was 13 hours long and this as done as fusion with instrumentation. Forget heating pads and Motrin or pain meds. They don't work. WALK WALK WALK and after that walk some more. I play golf. Finding the right neurosurgeon is critical. There are bad mechanics and doctors as well. I have no facet joints at all 5 levels and a ton of scar tissue from getting sliced and dice twice, so the muscles will fatigue quickly. I use and ice pack for pain. In a span of 13 years I have had one series of trigger point injections and was on Prednisone for 2 weeks. That's it. I also shoot in low 80's!