Hi Mocity.
I had Rod put in in 1985 at age 17 I am now 38 things have gone really well for me up until the last three or four months with a severe increase in pain
My Doc recomended rods stay in as to dangerous to remove I have a full length rod with only about 3 vertibrae remaining unfused, these have significant wear. I have been desperate to find some form of relief as the pain has been unbearable.
I have began diet changes that include low acid diet this has helped significantly, from what I understand this works similar to the principle of how a diet high in acids often causes a person who suffers from gout to have re occuring bouts. I have cut out all sugar as my father said this eliminated a large amount of his pain that was due to bad arthritis. I had severe pain in the left hip that kept me awake most of the night this has all but stopped I can tell you I am most grateful. The pain in my back is also asociated with a large amount of swelling all down the left side from under my rib down to just past my hip I have spoken with numerous people in the natural profession that have said this can be a sign of low magnesium / minerals which can cause muscle spasm hence the pain.I think those of you that have lived with severe pain know that in the end you are willing to try all sorts of things in search of some form of relief especially when the medical proffesion has done all they can. I hope I dont sound like a nut but these things have definitley helped. I have noticed I need to be quite strict to get consistent results Maybe try consulting a naturopath for ideas you may not agree with all of them but you can pick and choose the things you wish to try and find what works for you.
All the best I hope some of this may help
I had Rod put in in 1985 at age 17 I am now 38 things have gone really well for me up until the last three or four months with a severe increase in pain
My Doc recomended rods stay in as to dangerous to remove I have a full length rod with only about 3 vertibrae remaining unfused, these have significant wear. I have been desperate to find some form of relief as the pain has been unbearable.
I have began diet changes that include low acid diet this has helped significantly, from what I understand this works similar to the principle of how a diet high in acids often causes a person who suffers from gout to have re occuring bouts. I have cut out all sugar as my father said this eliminated a large amount of his pain that was due to bad arthritis. I had severe pain in the left hip that kept me awake most of the night this has all but stopped I can tell you I am most grateful. The pain in my back is also asociated with a large amount of swelling all down the left side from under my rib down to just past my hip I have spoken with numerous people in the natural profession that have said this can be a sign of low magnesium / minerals which can cause muscle spasm hence the pain.I think those of you that have lived with severe pain know that in the end you are willing to try all sorts of things in search of some form of relief especially when the medical proffesion has done all they can. I hope I dont sound like a nut but these things have definitley helped. I have noticed I need to be quite strict to get consistent results Maybe try consulting a naturopath for ideas you may not agree with all of them but you can pick and choose the things you wish to try and find what works for you.
All the best I hope some of this may help
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