This is not a question with a definitive answer, but I am having trouble determing how much pain is enough to warrant surgery. I don't remember a pain-free day, but of course, that amount of pain varies greatly. When I have pain in my daily life, it becomes almost normal and I'm not sure how to judge my own pain. Sometimes I question whether my pain is enough. . . (this may sound ridiculous). My thoracolumbar curve is at 55 degrees and my surgeon is more interested in the amount of pain I have than the degree. to make the final decision on surgery.
The other day after standing at the grocery store, I had to lay down to get rid of the lower back pain before starting dinner. Is that too much? I don't get that severe pain everyday, but it does happen. Other examples of the more severe pain - I couldn't stand through my wedding photos, I through out my left arm playing darts the other night, etc. But, of course, there are days when my lower back is just a little achy sometimes.
Any advice or personal experiences would be helpful. Thanks a bunch.
The other day after standing at the grocery store, I had to lay down to get rid of the lower back pain before starting dinner. Is that too much? I don't get that severe pain everyday, but it does happen. Other examples of the more severe pain - I couldn't stand through my wedding photos, I through out my left arm playing darts the other night, etc. But, of course, there are days when my lower back is just a little achy sometimes.
Any advice or personal experiences would be helpful. Thanks a bunch.
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