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Originally posted by debbei View PostMelissa, that's the EXACT pain and location that I was having in January/February. The pain felt like I was being stabbed, and at times I could hardly breathe. It was so scary. I had an injection by my surgeon into the muscle of lidocaine/cortisone that gave almost instant relief. Within a month I was back to normal. He thought that a few of the screws irritated my muscle, which became inflamed, which caused the spasms. THe spasms started in the back (same spot as you), but then moved ALL the way around from front to back--like a horribly tight bra.
Anti inflamatories also helped.
I hope you can get some help.Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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So sorry to hear about this scare with your son, Melissa. I hope that's all it turns out to be, just a scare, as in Rohr's situation. As always, wishing you, and your son, the very best.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
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Thanks everyone for your support. It means so much to me.
Well, I finally got my son to get the X ray for scoliosis. I asked for a copy of it and I am sending it to Dr Bederman to see what he says.
My drama just does not end,Melissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Hi Melissa
I'll certainly have my fingers crossed for you and your son. You seem like a very strong lady so I'm sure you can get threw anything but I'll be thinking only good thoughts.
Jenna x27 yr old Female.
Scoliosis since 12yrs, fusion to lower curve in 1998, costioplast 2001 and further corrective surgery 26 July 2012.
Now the proud owner of a very straight spine. T1- L5 fusion.
Mr Dunsmuir, Orthopaedic Surgeon, LGI Leeds.
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostThanks everyone for your support. It means so much to me.
Well, I finally got my son to get the X ray for scoliosis. I asked for a copy of it and I am sending it to Dr Bederman to see what he says.
My drama just does not end,Be happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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Originally posted by rohrer01 View PostDoes he have scoliosis, too? What about your daughter?
Do you mean does my daughter have scoliosis? I do not know because she has not lived with me for about 15 months nowMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Thanks everyone for your good wishes. Hopefully, he will have the MRI next week. He is a wreck just thinking about the situation. Both my husband and I am as wellMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by mabeckoff View PostThe xray showed his spine beading toward the left about 1/2 down. I mailed Dr Bederman the xrays today so he should have them Monday and then I will know more.
Do you mean does my daughter have scoliosis? I do not know because she has not lived with me for about 15 months nowBe happy!
We don't know what tomorrow brings,
but we are alive today!
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Originally posted by rohrer01 View PostDid she show signs of it as an adolescent? I'm sorry to hear that your son has scoliosis. Hopefully it's not severe.
Thanks for askingMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Melissa,
When my son was one we had to have an ultrasound of his brain because the doctor was concerned about possible encephalitis. However, because all of his developmental milestones were normal, the doctor said it would likely be benign encephalitis if any. He turned out to be fine. I will be praying for the same results for your son!
Evelynage 48
80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.
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Originally posted by Confusedmom View PostMelissa,
When my son was one we had to have an ultrasound of his brain because the doctor was concerned about possible encephalitis. However, because all of his developmental milestones were normal, the doctor said it would likely be benign encephalitis if any. He turned out to be fine. I will be praying for the same results for your son!
EvelynMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Originally posted by Confusedmom View PostMelissa,
When my son was one we had to have an ultrasound of his brain because the doctor was concerned about possible encephalitis. However, because all of his developmental milestones were normal, the doctor said it would likely be benign encephalitis if any. He turned out to be fine. I will be praying for the same results for your son!
EvelynMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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Sleeping away from home
My husband and I went away for the weekend. This was the first time since my surgery last year that I have not slept either in a hospital bed or my new bed.I have to sleep with my head raised between of my fusion. I had purchased a foam wedge that I thought would be ok to sleep on. Well, it did not work. I could not get comfortable. I slept very little and today slept in the car.
Now I am very sad because I was planning on going to NC this summer to see my daughterMelissa
Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011
April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery
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The day will come Melissa! You're still healing and you have more surgery coming, but the day is coming that you will have all this surgery and healing over with, and you will be able to do the things you want and need to do. I for one, and I'm sure many others, will stay with this forum to hear about it. If anybody deserves it, it's you.Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain free
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