Hello all. It's been a very long time since I was on the forum, life got a little more insane than usual. I need good, solid information so I came to the best place I know with the best people in the scoli world.
Last night I fell backward and my back took the full impact on my brick paver kitchen floor. For those of you old enough (like me) picture the Nestea plunge into a swimming pool, or a "trust fall". Once I took inventory of all my motor functions and felt reasonably sure I could walk, I was able to get off the floor with assistance. I have been in significant pain since the fall, unable to get comfortable in bed or in a recliner so I alternated walking and sitting during the night. I did make it to work this morning but as the morning has passed, the pain is increasing. Also, I am trembling a bit, like a person does after a traumatic event and they go into shock. As a refresher, I am 11 months post-op from my 3rd back surgery, the last one was "exploratory" to try to discover the source of pain. Dr. Hostin did find an area that had not fused and he removed a couple of screws that were protruding, and I believe I have been slowly improving since. I am fused T-4 through S-1 with pelvic anchor screws. I am still on fentanyl and oxycontin for pain (under very close supervision of an excellent pain management doctor).
Now I know I should expect a certain amount of discomfort with a fall like this, but I'm a little concerned that I may have damaged the hardware or messed up the fusion. I would appreciate ANY input or suggestions anyone is willing to offer. I'm considering giving Dr. Hostin's office a call to ask their advice but I wanted input from this incredible community first. Thank you in advance for your help!
PS-I'm really really tired from not sleeping last night so please overlook any spelling/grammar issues!
Last night I fell backward and my back took the full impact on my brick paver kitchen floor. For those of you old enough (like me) picture the Nestea plunge into a swimming pool, or a "trust fall". Once I took inventory of all my motor functions and felt reasonably sure I could walk, I was able to get off the floor with assistance. I have been in significant pain since the fall, unable to get comfortable in bed or in a recliner so I alternated walking and sitting during the night. I did make it to work this morning but as the morning has passed, the pain is increasing. Also, I am trembling a bit, like a person does after a traumatic event and they go into shock. As a refresher, I am 11 months post-op from my 3rd back surgery, the last one was "exploratory" to try to discover the source of pain. Dr. Hostin did find an area that had not fused and he removed a couple of screws that were protruding, and I believe I have been slowly improving since. I am fused T-4 through S-1 with pelvic anchor screws. I am still on fentanyl and oxycontin for pain (under very close supervision of an excellent pain management doctor).
Now I know I should expect a certain amount of discomfort with a fall like this, but I'm a little concerned that I may have damaged the hardware or messed up the fusion. I would appreciate ANY input or suggestions anyone is willing to offer. I'm considering giving Dr. Hostin's office a call to ask their advice but I wanted input from this incredible community first. Thank you in advance for your help!
PS-I'm really really tired from not sleeping last night so please overlook any spelling/grammar issues!
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