Did anyone else with a fusion to L5 or thereabouts start experiencing lumbar pain and pressure well into their recovery? I'm just over four months post-op and this area was pretty numb until now. It's sore inside as well as outside -- the skin around the posterior fusion is now very tender also if I press it. Of course I'm on weaker meds now, too. But the discomfort is pretty intense. I wonder if I'm overdoing it in PT or on the treadmill?
Is this a normal part of the "waking up" process? I will call Dr. B if necessary but I wanted to check with you guys first...thanks.
Is this a normal part of the "waking up" process? I will call Dr. B if necessary but I wanted to check with you guys first...thanks.
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