Does anyone know the symptoms of either broken rods or failed fusion? I am 6 months post op and have not had any problems until this past week. My lower back is puffy from my waist to my lower hip area the full width of my back. I have no idea why this has happened as I haven't done anything differently. It feels like the area is very full and heavy and there is noticeable swelling. My lower back hurts for the first time since surgery and I am back on pain meds for the first time in months. I do have a call in to my Dr (actually I have called twice now and will be calling again Monday morning. He is 2 1/2 hrs away or I would just take a drive over there.) but have not heard anything yet. Ice packs don't seem to help and I was instructed to not take anti-inflammatories so i have no idea if they work. Any suggestion? It seems like the swelling moves a little farther up my back each day. Thanks in advance.
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