On Oct. 30, I had a fusion from T-9 to L-5 to correct scoliosis, stenosis, and spondylolithesis. I felt that I was healing nicely until Jan. 20, when my surgeon's P-A gave me som home exercises to do. These exercises consisted of lying on the floor or bed and bring one knee at a time to my chest. Also, lifting one leg at a time as high as possible without bending my knee. I did them for 5 days, and each day the pain and stiffness got worse. My thoracic region was so stiff, it was difficult to breathe. The stiffness in the lower back affected the way I walked. It has been two weeks since I stopped the exercises. The P-A put me on 10 mg of Valium three times a day, which helped the stiffness, but affects my balance and makes me exremely sleepy. I have talked to other patients, who say the only exercises they's ever been told to do is walking. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? It seems I should be getting better. I am really worried I have injured something.
Thanks. Paulette
Thanks. Paulette
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