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i had lumber l1 s5 spinal stenosis surgery

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mischa23
mischa23

july 6, 2015 I had lumber spinal l1 s5 spinal surgery so today i was siting down the next i landed on the floor on my back where i had my surgery i want to cry so bad i'm in so much pain i can't even move right or sit right i dont know what to do 

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  • lisa95879
    lisa95879 mischa23

    Posted

    Mischa, So sorry that happened to you. I can' imagine the pain you must be in. You should probably see a doctor ASAP. You may have shaken some things up. If it's really bad, go to the ER. Try ice or heat and don't bend, lift or twist. 

    Take care and let us know how it goes.

    Lisa

  • iellen32
    iellen32 mischa23

    Posted

    Mischa, please, don't wait any longer to look for medical help!

    I will be following your posts, your discussion, Mischa, hoping you will get a solution for your suffering of this moment.

    Take good care of you.

    xxx

    • mischa23
      mischa23 iellen32

      Posted

      the saddest part is since i had my surgery on july 6 the next day i went straight to class, i'm in so much pain today is christmas i can't enjoy myslef 
    • iellen32
      iellen32 mischa23

      Posted

      Oh dear, I hope somehow you may go through this Christmas Day!

      Avoid to do bad movements, any physical stress.

      I am sure I would had gone to the ER since yesterday!

      I will be waiting to know how you are doing.

      I am coming now from the church reason why I did not reply before.

      Take care.

      Merry Christmas!!🌲😊

    • iellen32
      iellen32 mischa23

      Posted

      Oh dear. so sorry to get to know you are still by yourself going through so much pain and discomfort for quite sometime and without any medical assistance.

      Hope somehow you will look for this assistance you are so much in need and we all who care for you may see you on the way to the recovery.

      Hope it will happen soon.

      Take care.

      xxxx

  • iellen32
    iellen32 mischa23

    Posted

    I almost can feel your pain!

    Yes, I will be following your discussion and looking for your posts to know how things are evolving regarding your spine and your back.

    Take good care of you, looking for medical help, please, in the first place.

  • dawniesback
    dawniesback mischa23

    Posted

    Mischa, I hope you can find a way to get some medical attention! I will follow your discussion.Hope you can somewhat enjoy this Christmas! <3>
  • mel77
    mel77 mischa23

    Posted

    What happened to you is so unfortunate and I feel devastated how it happened.  You would think right after your surgery that you would be in a healing process.  You said it was in July.  By now you must have taken care of it.  Please let me know how you are doing today.

    Mel

    • mischa23
      mischa23 mel77

      Posted

      hello

      i'm just getting home from the ER this pain is getting worse for past couple days i started having a dream that my doctor said that i have  get another back spinal surgery i'm so young to have this problem i'm 32yr old female is married with one child i can't do the things i use to 

      2 weeks ago i just passed my state exam for my medical assistant now that i'm worry if i started  working i'm going be in more pain sad 

  • SteV3
    SteV3 mischa23

    Posted

    Hi Mischa,

    You have been quite good responses regarding your spinal injury, and now it is worse you should be on very strong painkillers. I am on Class "A" medication for back and shoulder, with further painkillers at night.

    When you stated you came back from ER, I am assuming you are in the USA, not the UK. If you are in the UK, you can apply for a special chair via your doctor - I had to, and it made a big difference, because you can set the chair up with the hand remote in to a position that you are comfortable with. You don't need to put additional force on your spine, because the chair will even lift you in to a standing position.

    You can actually purchase these chairs over here, if you are disabled then you do not pay VAT (Value Added Tax), because you are exempt. This allows you to spend more on the ideal chair, they cost over here anything from £500 - £2,500, they are not cheap, but then if you have a doctor backing you then you do not even pay for the chair.

    You can also rent these chairs for about £15 a week, but if you are disabled with a progressive disorder then this choice should not be taken.

    I was wondering if you have such schemes over in the USA? which you could benefit from, instead of just sitting in pain all the time.

    But like all the rest have said, you really need to see a Neurologist or your own Doctor.

    Anyway, have a prosperous New Year!

    Regards,

    Les.

     

  • lindagkelly
    lindagkelly mischa23

    Posted

    I had a 5 level fusion too!  Sorry, I just read your posting.  Make sure you are wearing your back brace all the time.  My L5=S1 fusion has failed twice, so they have just given up on it.  Yell at your pain management doctor to give you the pain meds you need.  How are you doing now
  • joy53075
    joy53075 mischa23

    Posted

    Listen to the kind people here and get the medical help you need and follow directions to the letter. I'm not chastising, but you should not be going to class, sitting, the day after a spinal surgery. Maybe you never healed correctly? I hope things have been sorted by now. Please let us know.
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