I am 9 weeks post op. I had a 47 degree thorasic curve and a 38 degree lumbar curve. I am 50 years old. I has posterior thorasic surgery. My surgereon prescribed an NSAID anti-inflamitory for me due to new pain, pain worsening now. I have heard now and read others saying that their surgeons/ Dr's will not prescribe NSAID's because it interferes with the fusion process of the bones. Can someone tell me the accuracy of this ? I have researched online and find the answer somewhat controversial. Thank you.
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I was told to NOT take NSAIDS until I was around 9 months post-op and even now I take them sparingly. I was also told they could possibly interfere with the fusion process.Chris
A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
Post-op curve: 12 degrees
Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New York
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Nine months for me.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.
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I was told that NSAIDS interfered with bone growth and should not be taken. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not a NSAID and I could take that. My doctor didn't OK NSAIDS until I was one year post-op. I hope you feel better soon!Diagnosed age 10. No treatment
Thoracic curve:?
Lumbar curve: 50 degrees with rotation
Surgery Sept.16,2009
Fusion T-11 to pelvis
Dr. Frank Rand
New England Baptist Hospital
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Not allowed for me either, both before and after surgeries. I think I was allowed at about 3-4 months. It's tough for me because I have some osteoarthritis and Tylenol is totally useless for me.FeliciaFeliciaFelicia
10/24/00 posterior fusion T4-L4 at age 57
8/5/05 posterior surgery for spinal stenosis at L4-L5; laminectomy and fusion
5/14/07 posterior revision with fusion to sacrum
2/11/08 anterior discectomy L5-S1, and reinforcement of fusion with plate attached to L5-S1
3/9/2011 and 3/11/2011 revision surgery with Dr. Lenke, St. Louis - complete revision and fusion with instrumentation from T1 to sacrum, one lumbar osteotomy.
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9 months for me too.__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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I was prescribed them at 4 1/2 months post surgery due to new pain. My surgeon and local orthopedic said it was ok. It is a very controversial topic among doctors but I trust my surgeon.Surgery date: June 8, 2010 with Dr. Boachie
Thoracic curve: 55 degrees, corrected to 25 degrees
Lumbar curve: 58 degrees, corrected to 27 degrees
Posterior-only surgery, Levels T3-L3
31 year old mother of 2 young kids
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I took Celebrex and Bextra for 9 months before my surgeries. Although they did work well for sciatica pain, they are tough on the body......I never took them after my surgeries.
When taking meds, always read the fine print. After reading the fine print, you will then realize that there is usually an element of risk, and they then become temporary.... At least that’s the way I feel about it.
Safe as milk? Hmmm......
Ed49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
Pre surgery curves T70,L70
ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada
Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=
My x-rays
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258
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I'm 4 1/2 months post op and still can only take Tylenol; no aspirin, Advil or other NAISD's.Age 56
Wore a Milwaukee Brace for 3 years in hs
Fused L4-S1 for high grade spondylolisthesis Jan '09 in Indy
Thoracic 68
Surgery Aug 31, 2010 T3 to L1
Dr Bridwell St Louis
http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...1&d=1289881696
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I was told no NSAIDS for at least 6 mos due to slowing the fusion.Heidi
35 year old mother of 2 lil girls
60 degree thoracic
44 degree lumbar
Oct. 11, 2010 surgery
Dr. Lenke St. Louis
1 year follow up: 15 degree thoracic, 22 lumbar
fused T1 to L1
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Thanks for the input, my Dr is not a good Dr...
My Dr actually prescribed the NSAID anti-inflamatory for me for pain at 6 weeks post op..! All Ive heard about NSAIDS is not to take it, it prevents fusion. I am really frustrated.. I have alot of pain still at 10 1/2 weeks post op.I feel weird like movement feelings in my spine where the rods are in some areas. Thats what it FEELS like but I have no answers. My Dr said my MRI showed "no loose hardware." I have sacks of fluid that have developed now on my elbows and they hurt.I am told it's probably Bursitis by my family physician. I wondered if thats what I feel in my spine, more of these fluid sacks ? I also have a hard pointy growth that is painful and stings,for the last 5 weeks now. I was told it "could be a suture that has surfaced". But it also didnt show on the MRI.Last edited by leannebr; 02-06-2011, 11:48 AM.
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