Pressure in lower back

[willowstone1]

I had a level 3 fusion with a cage in May 2007. I now have a great deal of pressure in my lower back. My legs hurt went I walk, I now get this sharp pain in my butt cheeks. When the weather changes I want to just die.. I hurt so bad.... Anyone having the same problem or any input to how long this will last.... I so tried of the people I work with saying you should be better now....

I will said the surgery was Great! I no longer have blue toes and can now feel my feet/toes.

[SkipNBeat]

Have you followed your Physical Therapy recommendations?

[willowstone1]

what physical therapy recommendations? everytime I ask my Dr. about doing some type of therapy he say "Walk" so, I'm walking up to mile and half when I can stand the pain..... I tried to increase it and my husband had to come and get me, my legs when numb.........I know this sounds like a "cop-out" but we have had rain and cold weather this week... and I just can't move my body as well in these types of weather conditions.

Question: can anyone bend over after having a level 3 fusion of L-4,L5,S1 with a cage??? I'm 42 years old and have to ask someone to tie my shoes? I feel like my 2yr old granddaughter.....

[SkipNBeat]

If your doctor wont give you a prescription for physical therapy I would suggest finding a doctor that will.  It can make all the difference, and the request is very reasonable, more than reasonable - much needed.  Good luck!