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  • #1411
    Melissa, would muscles have something to do with the pain....?
    tense muscles can cause pain....i do not know that fusion
    would change that...

    hope you have some relief soon...

    jess...and Sparky

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    • #1412
      Melissa--
      I definitely have times when my back really hurts due to overdoing, weather changes, and oh yeah stress!! I think you've had a ton of that. Heat (my heating pad is always at the ready), meds, massage, whatever it takes to get you through this. Give 'em a try. Hang in there. Janet
      Janet

      61 years old--57 for surgery

      Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
      Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
      Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
      Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
      T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

      All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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      • #1413
        I went out today and bought a heating pad as the ones we own are packed away. I will try that when I get the pain next and hopefully get some relief

        Thanks everyone
        Melissa

        Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

        April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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        • #1414
          I'm glad it's eased in the meantime Melissa.
          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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          • #1415
            Originally posted by JenniferG View Post
            I'm glad it's eased in the meantime Melissa.
            Thanks for caring
            Melissa

            Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

            April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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            • #1416
              Melissa: I followed your blog, but have been off line for almost 2 weeks as I traveled to FIJI doing a medical project. Internet is iffy here, so I cannot get on all of the time. Things look pretty good then, but I just caught up with everything that has happened recently. So sorry to hear of your husband's problems and your need to cancel your surgery. I will include him and you in my prayers.

              You have to be one amazing woman! I wish that I could carry part of your burden and give you a little bit of rest! I know that you will get through this OK as you have faced all of your other challenges. Take some deep breaths occasionally and close your eyes and try to feel the warmth and love that has come from so many on your thread here.

              Re: your back hurting...stress and anxiety play a toll on every part of us and your back is the most vulnerable part of you. Are you sleeping well, eating well, resting in the afternoon, or taking any "self care time" for yourself??? I can't imagine that you are. I hope that the heating pad helps.

              Thinking of you and your family and hoping that things start to turn around for you. HUGS, Susan
              Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis

              2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
              2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
              2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
              2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
              2018: Removal L4,5 screw
              2021: Removal T1 screw & rod

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              • #1417
                Yea! The heating pad worked. I slept well
                Melissa

                Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                • #1418
                  Originally posted by mabeckoff View Post
                  Yea! The heating pad worked. I slept well
                  Awesome! A good night's sleep...a FEW good nights of sleep will help you to cope with all that you are facing.
                  My best to you, Susan
                  Adult Onset Degen Scoliosis @65, 25* T & 36* L w/ 11.2 cm coronal balance; T kyphosis 90*; Sev disc degen T & L stenosis

                  2013: T3- S1 Fusion w/ ALIF L4-S1/XLIF L2-4, PSF T4-S1 2 surgeries
                  2014: Hernia @ ALIF repaired; Emergency screw removal SCI T4,5 sec to PJK
                  2015: Rev Broken Bil T & L rods and no fusion: 2 revision surgeries; hardware P. Acnes infection
                  2016: Ant/Lat Lumbar diskectomy w/ 4 cages + BMP + harvested bone
                  2018: Removal L4,5 screw
                  2021: Removal T1 screw & rod

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                  • #1419
                    Yes heating pads do help. I was never too good with the cold and I live in the Chicago area. Winters ae rough!Hoping you continue to do better.
                    T10-pelvis fusion 12/08
                    C5,6,7 fusion 9/10
                    T2--T10 fusion 2/11
                    C 4-5 fusion 11/14
                    Right scapulectomy 6/15
                    Right pectoralis major muscle transfer to scapula
                    To replace the action of Serratus Anterior muscle 3/16
                    Broken neck 9/28/2018
                    Emergency surgery posterior fusion C4- T3
                    Repeated 11/2018 because rods pulled apart added T2 fusion
                    Removal of partial right thoracic hardware 1/2020
                    Removal and replacement of C4-T10 hardware with C7 and T 1
                    Osteotomy

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                    • #1420
                      Yes the heating pad is my new friend.I will be taking it to the hospital
                      Melissa

                      Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                      April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                      • #1421
                        I so happy for you that something works out well & you got a good night sleep! That can make a big difference. Hope some better luck continues!! Janet
                        Janet

                        61 years old--57 for surgery

                        Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
                        Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
                        Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
                        Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
                        T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.

                        All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.

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                        • #1422
                          It's Tuesday here in Oz and I wanted to wish your husband the very best for his surgery tomorrow, your time. Thinking of you and your family.
                          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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                          • #1423
                            Thanks you. He is is nervous and is driving us all crazy
                            Melissa

                            Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                            April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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                            • #1424
                              I'll be thinking of you and your family. I'm glad the heating pad helped with your pain.
                              Karen

                              Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                              Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                              70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                              Rib Hump-GONE!
                              Age-60 at the time of surgery
                              Now 66
                              Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                              Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                              See photobucket link for:
                              Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                              Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                              tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                              http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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                              • #1425
                                Originally posted by golfnut View Post
                                I'll be thinking of you and your family. I'm glad the heating pad helped with your pain.
                                Yes the heating pad is my new friend. I will certainly be taking it with me tomorrow

                                Thanks for the good wishes
                                Melissa

                                Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                                April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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