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Crushed L1 I need help!!!!!!!!!

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carol50586
carol50586

I have osteopoosis, osteoarthritis, in my back and neck,  and osteopenia in my left hip. I picked a box up June 7, 21016 took 2 weeks to get exray, they found I had crushed L then another 6 weeks to get CT scan then almost 3 months to get a MRI. Here it is 12/16/2016 still in so much pain, had my 2nd epidural last Friday, about 4 days of tight mussels that puts me in bed, then relief 1st one was about 10 days. Any suggestions on what I can do? 

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  • scott17436
    scott17436 carol50586

    Posted

    What surgical options have been discussed with you?
    • carol50586
      carol50586 scott17436

      Posted

      They stated if epidural does not work they may have to put rod in my back. 
    • scott17436
      scott17436 carol50586

      Posted

      If they give you the option take it! Your back won't heal itself with the conditions you deceive.

    • carol50586
      carol50586 scott17436

      Posted

      I have had several people to tell me not to get a rod. They say alot of issues and can cause more problems. 
    • scott17436
      scott17436 carol50586

      Posted

      I've got 8 screws and 2 cages. Going in on 4th Jan for 4 rods and another 8 screws. I wouldn't be walking without them!

    • carol50586
      carol50586 scott17436

      Posted

      Wow, it really scares me. I want to be able to play with grandkids again. Was healing an issue at all?
    • scott17436
      scott17436 carol50586

      Posted

      It's not a fast recovery. But it depends on what route they take to get in and how much they need to move, clear or cut out the way. I had a Double ALIF L4-S1 in April. I'm going back in for a Double (Partial PLIF) as the discs are already gone and fixed it's just to secure things! I'm hoping for a 8-10 week max recovery.

    • carol50586
      carol50586 scott17436

      Posted

      Well I go to see another Dr on the 2nd of January. Hope with another opinion I get things started in the right direction. Good luck on your surgery. 
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname carol50586

    Posted

    Crushed!!? and you were made to wait months! This is barbaric...I can not fathom this delay with such serious i jury.

    A crushed L1 vertebrae is not going to heal. Crushed vertebrae should mean surgical fusion for stability and protection of the spinal cord.

    I am so sorry for your suffering...I would find a different physician.

    big , warm hug

    judith

    • carol50586
      carol50586 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      I have mixed feeling. I said another opinion should be done. I will take your advice. Thank You. This pain is unbearable at times. Alot of x's that is. This brace chocks me. 6 months so far.

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname carol50586

    Posted

    Carol,

    This is so wrong...find someone to help you now, not tomorrow.

    Perhaps consider emergency.

    warm hugs

    judith

    • carol50586
      carol50586 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      I started out 6/7/2016 been pushed around like a punching bag. What state are you in? I need a good Dr. What type of Dr. Would be best?
  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname carol50586

    Posted

    I am in Colorado...you need an orthopedic who specializes in spines and maybe a neurologist for nerve pain help.
    • carol50586
      carol50586 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      I've gone to ortho specialist. Going to ser another on the 2nd. My next is neurologist.

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