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Back pain L5-L4-S1 sciatica pain

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Volleyballmom
Volleyballmom

Hi everyone,

In 2017 I was a pedestrian getting into a Uber car. i just open the pasenger side door, and barely had a foot in the car, when a unmark U-haul truck hit the Uber car. I had to jump out of the way to avoid the Uber car from hitting me. the result of this accident is I injured my lower back. 2 herniated disk with compress nerves causing sciatica pain, first on my left side. I have had MRI, chiropractor, PT, facet injections, epidural injections, Acupuncture,

2 procedures nerve decompress, Left L5-S1 noninstrumental fusion and same with the right side. I have Sciatica pain 24/7

For the last 4 months I can not walk for more than five minutes without both of my legs feels heavy and the Sciatica pain. i sit in the car and my lower back starts to hurt. Also when I am having a BM I start getting Sciatica pain. When I lay on my left side, my left upper thigh down to my foot falls asleep after 10 minutes. Now the same is happening to my right side. I do fear that I have permanent nerve damage. after obtaining another MRI and x-rays my back has gotten worst.

I did see my back surgeon and He told me that "We have tried everything non invesive" I need to have another surgery and this time is hardware fusion and 2 levels:( L5-L4-S1

I have done lots of research and you tube, some patients pre-op and weeks after.

I want to know, what have been your experience pre-op and post-op and after your healing time.

I am aware that I need to spend 2 days in the hospital:(

I am seeing my back Doctor this Thursday and schedule surgery.

our six year old grandson have been with us since he was born. He calls me mommy and just the idea of not being with him is unbarable.

sorry for the typos using my phone.

Thank you for your support.

Ana

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  • alpine
    alpine Volleyballmom

    Posted

    Hello Ana

    Several years ago I had sciatica but it went away by regular visits to a yoga class.

    Wishing you a full recovery,

    alpine.

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