I cansympathize with you.I also had the same exact surgery back in 1992 and have never been pain free since. Unfortunately over time the back either gets mo0re osteoarthritic as vell as the areas above the fusion taking on more "weight" which results in them becoming unstable as was the reason for the first surgery. I developed fibromyalgia not long after my back surgery. It began with numbness and tingling in my arms and hands then stiffness in my neck as well. Lucky for you they know what fibro is. When I began my journey with it they didn't know. I suffered for 5 yrs before being diagnosed. There are many fibro support groups out there. Go online at google and you'll find one. there are also online groups too. Diet, exercise as well as decrease stress and some supplements help. I agree with the Dr. that responded to you that you need to see another neurosurgeon. Know that most medical diagnostic studies are only about 50-60 % accurate. Make sure a doc listens to you, looks at your symptoms as well as diagnostics. I have had 2 more back surgeries since 1992 and I am still no9t right. I cannot walk at present cause no doc wants to touch my spinal stenosis which is very well seem on MRI and MYELOGRAM WITH A CT.nfortunately after a back surgery and you then go to a different surgeon they don't want to touch you because they kinda want to stick up for their fellow docs. It's wrong but it happens all the time. I am going to find another doc and keep going until someone gets it right. Wish you lol.
Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems and can feel your pain. In my opinion you should consult another neurologist/neurosurgeon to find the cause of pain. It could be due to failed surgery, ligament tears, allergic reaction to material of screw, wrong positioning of screws causing chronic inflammation due to movement, localized infection around screw, pinched nerves, improper positioning of plates etc, or structural changes developing in the spine due to surgery.
It could also be a myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis of the spinal and other joints.
Since you have severe pain in knee and feet when you get up in the morning and since the pain eases with movement, osteoarthritis should be considered. You may respond to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications and physiotherapy of all joints of your legs. Please consult a doctor regarding this. Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
I have known many people who have a rough time after surgery. I need it, but won't let them. I wish u love n light. You are in a good place here.