Crushed L1 I need help!!!!!!!!!
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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 carol50586
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carol50586 scott17436
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scott17436 carol50586
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If they give you the option take it! Your back won't heal itself with the conditions you deceive.
carol50586 scott17436
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scott17436 carol50586
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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 scott17436
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scott17436 carol50586
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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 scott17436
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ihavenonickname carol50586
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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 ihavenonickname
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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 carol50586
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This is so wrong...find someone to help you now, not tomorrow.
Perhaps consider emergency.
warm hugs
judith
carol50586 ihavenonickname
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ihavenonickname carol50586
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carol50586 ihavenonickname
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I've gone to ortho specialist. Going to ser another on the 2nd. My next is neurologist.
ihavenonickname carol50586
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I am holding you in my prayers...
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carol50586 ihavenonickname
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Prayers to you, have a very Merry Christmas.