almost 1 year post surgery .. Is this pain normal ??

[leannebr]

I have an idea what's happening...

[golfnut]

Leanne,
I just went back and read most of your thread starters since your surgery. No one should be going through what you have gone through with this surgery. I hope and pray you can find a surgeon that can help you. My heart goes out to you. You need answers and need them now. This has gone on way too long. Are you limited to Minnesota with your insurance?

[rohrer01]

There are a lot of spine surgeons in Minnesota. Unfortunately they are almost ALL wrapped up in the same practice at the Twin Cities Spine Center. There is at least one SRS doctor that isn't when I searched last year or so. I haven't looked recently. Being in Wisconsin is terrible, there aren't any "choices". I've heard Iowa is pretty limited, too. I certainly hope you can find someone. Your doctor sounds like mine here in WI. Doesn't give a hoot about pain issues!

[leannebr]

Just reading your message makes me cry tonight. Maybe just emotional tonight, but it's a good feeling to hear from someone who cares, ya know ? I am almost ready to give up. Its been a long road of which I have tried so hard, so very very hard to stay strong and positive. I just dont know where to turn anymore.
I tried to wear the bone growth stimulator tonight. It hurts so much I had to take it off. I tried to stick it out and leave it on but it just burns, stings sort of itches inside my spine and then my legs get this odd sensation and very weak. I just had to take it off and it frustrates me because I need to wear it incase I it is non union. I had to take an oxycodon for the pain.
Thanks for your help and caring about me. I will keep looking here because its keeping me going.