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Spondylolisthesis-Grade 2 + DDD

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wilygb
wilygb

I have a Grade 2 Spondylolisthesis at L4 plus two severely degenerated disks, I have suffered with it for almost 30 years. I have got used to the back pain ,but since 2010 I have been experiencing numbness at first but now a deep gnawing pain in my right leg if I stand for more than 30 minutes , or walk more than half a mile. I have been taking DHC Continus for the past 3 years , it helps a little,but a few months ago the pain started in my left leg sad so I had another MRI done , the scan shows severe compression of the right hand side nerve root at L3 , and compression of the left hand side nerve root at L4.

  I am awaiting my Spinal Consultant appointment - 10 weeks away yet !,I just hope they can ease it , whether by Injections or Surgery.

   I am 55 , and this has gone on long enough, I will post again when I have news , fingers crossed .

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  • DonnaL
    DonnaL wilygb

    Posted

    Sounds like you're doing  so well, Gary!  I never had a TENS unit, but maybe it would be good for the remaining twinges and light pain if I sit too long. Have to look into that.Thanks!Donna 
  • wilygb
    wilygb

    Posted

    Quick Update , I'm healing very well !!  Physio starts next Monday wink Time to build up my core muscles !

     I return to work on June 2nd !!  Back to some kind of normality !!  smile

       I hope you are all doing well !!

    Gary  smile

  • DonnaL
    DonnaL wilygb

    Posted

    This is great news Gary! Good luck with physio...you've been doing everything right! 

    I'm better each month and feeling good! Keep in touch...

    Donna

    • wilygb
      wilygb DonnaL

      Posted

      Thank you Donna , I am very pleased !! , and also very pleased that you are doing good too  smile

      Gary

       

  • DonnaL
    DonnaL wilygb

    Posted

    How are you doing Gary?
    • DonnaL
      DonnaL elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Hi Elizabeth,

      I wrote before but for some reason, the moderator deleted my reply! I'm doing pretty well overall. As good as I can expect for 68 I think. Since I still deal with an old tailbone fracture and some intermittent sacral and sciatic pain (way less than before my spondylo surgery), I don't expect to be pain free, of course. I just keep moving and believing if I get stronger it will be even better.

      I'm sorry you have to go thru yet another knee surgery, but it's sounding like the only answer. Wish you didn't have to wait so long in between appointments.  Gary and I will keep cheering you on!

    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 DonnaL

      Posted

      Thanks Donna I will keep posting thou it will be Sept before i see the consultant again. I will need some encouragement then. I see people ten years younger than myself working and walking ,and just so wish i could do things that others take for granted. I find it difficult to fill my days. Living alone makes it hard also as i hve noone at home to support me. 

      Keep smiling and encouraging one another is a great comfort. 

      Best wishes.

      Elizabeth.

  • elizabeth20203
    elizabeth20203 wilygb

    Posted

    How are you doing Garry, hope your recovering well. 

    Best wishes.

    Elizabeth.    smile

  • wilygb
    wilygb

    Posted

    Hi Donna and Elizabeth , thank you for your messages smile  I am doing very well , I have my 3 month follow up appointment this afternoon, so I will find out how well I am fusing , I have no leg pain at all !!  So all being well I will be back to work on 2nd June ! I hope you are both well !! smile

    Kind Regards.

    Gary smile

    • DonnaL
      DonnaL wilygb

      Posted

      Wonderful to hear this Gary! So far you're right on track as you planned...that's great! You did everything you were told like a "good boy" and that has made a world of difference I'm sure. Keep taking care of yourself!

      Donna

    • wilygb
      wilygb DonnaL

      Posted

      ''Good Boy ''  Not very often I hear that wink  I am so happy that everything has worked out !!  I hope that you and Elizabeth get to feel as comfortable as possible !! 

      Kind Regards.

      Gary  smile

  • wilygb
    wilygb

    Posted

    A quick update , appointment with Consultant went very well , bones are starting to fuse. I have been back at work just over a week, all has worked out very well !! I am very Happy !! smile
    • elizabeth20203
      elizabeth20203 wilygb

      Posted

      Hi Garry, aw i am so happy for you that everything as worked out. Pain free and back at work. 

      Unfortunately i am having to see the consultant again in September whereby i will ask for him to go ahead with the knee replacement. This will be the third one by the age of 60. Hopefully i will also be painfree. 

      All the best 

      Elizabeth.     smile

    • wilygb
      wilygb elizabeth20203

      Posted

      Hi Elizabeth , thank you for your kind words ! I really hope that it will be 3 rd time lucky for you and that you will be painfree ! bless you.

      Best wishes

      Gary smile

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