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Complex spinal problems

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Johnny_p
Johnny_p

Been informed that the lumber pedicle screws on my indwelling hardware are loosening. I have he'd five bouts of back surgery. Any body out there had this

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  • Carolineq8
    Carolineq8 Johnny_p

    Posted

    I'm waiting on ct results...I had l4/5 fusion 14 years ago, had chronic pain ever since but about 6 months ago I suddenly was unable to stand/walk/sit, I was sent for an X-ray were they told me it looked like the screws were loose and the fusion had never took, it has settled down after 5 months but my back is so weak and I'm in a lot of pain like nipping when I try and walk or stand, I feel like my lower back is going to come away from me, not nice, are you having any symptoms? 😊

    • Carolineq8
      Carolineq8

      Posted

      I forgot to mention when my walking became a problem I had severe burning pain bilateral in my legs from the knees down, my feet felt like they where in acid,  I have never experienced this before, as I mentioned it took 5 months to settle but I honestly thought I'd be like this the rest of my life, I am trying not to do to much incase I set it off again, not sure how long I'll have to wait before they fix the problem 

  • DAYWALKER100
    DAYWALKER100 Johnny_p

    Posted

    Hi, Johnny, i have those screws when I had my Spinal surgery done 7 years ago. What were your symptoms of your screws coming loose? I have posted today you can have a read. I am getting pain I have never had before on my left side Lumbar I had L5 S1 done. I really hope you get to go forward with what you are going through.
    • Johnny_p
      Johnny_p DAYWALKER100

      Posted

      My first lumber laminectomy went terribly wrong.I had a severe c s f leak that was left unattended for a week before an emergency operation to repair it was carried out. I then got a massive infection. I have since had received done with bigger screws and lumbar cages inserted. First option through my left side (not very successful) then another through my back.it has affected my bladder.I have neurogenic bladder and and have to self catheterisation. And now I am told there is lots of strain on the top screw and the bottom one loosening. I am at the end of the road with it
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