I am currently scheduled for surgery with Dr. Lenke in February 2010. I have double major scoliosis with kyhosis--both thoracic and lumbar curves are in the 55-60 degree range. Most of the pain is in my upper back where the junction of the two curves twist. I do have significant degeneration in the curves as well as stenosis and arthritis. The fusion would be from T3-L3. I am getting quite apprehensive about the surgery.
If I take Lyrica and Flexeril religiously around the clock I can keep pretty much out of pain. If I try to hike or do more intense workouts (or anything upper body)--or go crazy cleaning the house I have some breakthrough pain. I am a busy mom (37) with 4 kids. I don't do any extreme sports--so this surgery won't change my life in that way. I just wonder if I should wait for the pain to be worse--or uncontrolled by meds before I undergo surgery.
Any thoughts from those of you that had to make the decision would be most appreciated. Thank you!
If I take Lyrica and Flexeril religiously around the clock I can keep pretty much out of pain. If I try to hike or do more intense workouts (or anything upper body)--or go crazy cleaning the house I have some breakthrough pain. I am a busy mom (37) with 4 kids. I don't do any extreme sports--so this surgery won't change my life in that way. I just wonder if I should wait for the pain to be worse--or uncontrolled by meds before I undergo surgery.
Any thoughts from those of you that had to make the decision would be most appreciated. Thank you!
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