I am very worried (and releived) after reading some of your messages. I had my surgery in 1995 and a surgery to clean out infection a few weeks later. I have been made to feel like I am crazy for having any pain. My surgeon's nurse told me that everyone has back pain and mine most likely has nothing to do with my scoliosis surgery. I am so sure that something is wrong. I haven't been able to do much in about 4 weeks. I can't really stay out of bed for long. I am taking pain medicine and muscle relaxers from my PCP, but they are not helping. I can't get into see my surgeon for another 2 weeks (alreday waited 2 weeks), and I am terrified that something is wrong. I had an awful pregnancy with alot of pain. I stayed in bed after 4 months because my pelvis and hips were in so much pain. My surgeon said it had nothing to do with scoliosis, but my physical therapist and OB said it did. I haven't really been right since the pregnancy. But recently, the pain is so much worse.
The pain in mostly in my shoulders and especially in my neck. But I have pain also in my right hip area. I have tingling in my hands and feel dizzy alot. I can't concentrate because of the pain and I can't care for my son. My family has been trying to pitch in, but it is really causing a problem. I can't stay in bed for 2 more weeks until my appointment, but can't do anything about it.
My question is, should I go to the emergency room for x-rays and will that even help?? It is Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Should I have my PCP send me for x-rays on Tues, and if so, what then. Is there anything he can even do about it. I already called to see if the surgeon can see me sooner and they said there is nothing they can do.
Should I be worried and if my rod is broken, can it kill me or paralyze me. I don't know how urgent this really is????? Is is OK to wait it out??
The pain in mostly in my shoulders and especially in my neck. But I have pain also in my right hip area. I have tingling in my hands and feel dizzy alot. I can't concentrate because of the pain and I can't care for my son. My family has been trying to pitch in, but it is really causing a problem. I can't stay in bed for 2 more weeks until my appointment, but can't do anything about it.
My question is, should I go to the emergency room for x-rays and will that even help?? It is Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Should I have my PCP send me for x-rays on Tues, and if so, what then. Is there anything he can even do about it. I already called to see if the surgeon can see me sooner and they said there is nothing they can do.
Should I be worried and if my rod is broken, can it kill me or paralyze me. I don't know how urgent this really is????? Is is OK to wait it out??
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