Guest guest Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I have the same problems but my surgeries were done at " Bed Rock " hospital back in the stone age. So I' de be a poor person to judge out comes. They have come a long way since then..Hopefully someone here can better offer their thoughts. I sympathize with you I understand the pain and medications but I'm an old soul and I don't worry about addiction but the doctors do. I see a pain control doctor and he's good about it but not my primary but the pain control doctor does these surgeries where either medication or some sort of stimulator is implanted on younger patients but you have nerve problems that can be corrected, right? In a message dated 9/27/2011 3:55:10 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, annettini136@... writes: i am going for a consultation with so flroida orthopeditics about fixing my neck and back herniated disks and pinched nerves but the problem is i have three in the neck and three in the back, i wonder if they can operate being there are so many plus i have arthritis in the back and spinal stenosis. i dont want to be on pain kilers for the rest of my life it makes me sick i am only 48 on so many meds form 5 car wrecks/ has anyone had neck or back surgery and what was your experience or advice netty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 dot know if they can correct them since it is a nerve damage and six hearniated disk but i decided i do not want neck or back surgery so i guess i better control my pain med better netty In a message dated 9/28/2011 3:52:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ShyCat2@... writes: I have the same problems but my surgeries were done at " Bed Rock " hospital back in the stone age. So I' de be a poor person to judge out comes. They have come a long way since then..Hopefully someone here can better offer their thoughts. I sympathize with you I understand the pain and medications but I'm an old soul and I don't worry about addiction but the doctors do. I see a pain control doctor and he's good about it but not my primary but the pain control doctor does these surgeries where either medication or some sort of stimulator is implanted on younger patients but you have nerve problems that can be corrected, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Surgery is not always a solution. Unfortunately there can be no guarantees when surgery is done to your spine. Also medication is perhaps not the best way to live your life but if it gives you a quality of life then so be it. I have lived it from both sides and couldn't start to advise you. My situation has been a very unusual one and I have been told I have been very unlucky and that none of my problems are connected. I am not convinced. 5 years ago I had a prolapsed disc causing Cauda Equina, where the disc crushes the nerves and causes serious problems. After 10 days I was taken to hospital for surgery to remove a disc- this should have been done sooner but hindsight is a wonderful thing. a few years before my mum had a prolapsed disc too. We didn't know until my operation that she's had Cauda Equina too with a different outcome. The disc was causing major problems with nerve damage and bowel/bladder damage. The bladder and bowel rapidly recovered. I was left with numb parts on my lower back and torso also parts of my upper legs. Unfortunately the surgery caused the sensory part of my left leg to be cut off. Long story short, since then I have been fighting muscle wastage in the leg, walk with elbow crutches due to impaired mobility. I was never able to return to work and had to stop driving because of the leg and also a second deteriorating disc. Instead of everything improving as I was promised I kept getting worse especially pain wise requiring more and more medication for the painful spasms in my legs. 2 years ago I started going numb allover my body unexplainably. This has continued to spread, it's inside my mouth and ears and from top to toe. It's strange and frustrating that my main feeling is pain. A year ago I was diagnosed with CFS/ME after being tested negative for MS, then a month ago with Fibromyalgia. I've been posting about links with thyroid problems after researching my problems. I still want answers, solutions, remedies or anything that will improve my life. I'll be 50 next year, far too young to be written off. I have been a single mum for 8 years and my 2 teensgers have left school now both working while I am stuck at home angry and frustrated. Frustration is now my middle name!!! I want my life back and like you would like to hear from anyone in same position. Regards Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 That sounds terrible, Helen. I hope someone shares something that helps! Lori Re: neck and back surgery Surgery is not always a solution. Unfortunately there can be no guarantees when surgery is done to your spine. Also medication is perhaps not the best way to live your life but if it gives you a quality of life then so be it. I have lived it from both sides and couldn't start to advise you. My situation has been a very unusual one and I have been told I have been very unlucky and that none of my problems are connected. I am not convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 do you still have to take pain meds after the surgery i decided its not worth doing the surgery for neck and back and still be on pain meds In a message dated 9/30/2011 10:47:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time, lorijkarasek@... writes: That sounds terrible, Helen. I hope someone shares something that helps! Lori [CF Alliance] Re: neck and back surgery Surgery is not always a solution. Unfortunately there can be no guarantees when surgery is done to your spine. Also medication is perhaps not the best way to live your life but if it gives you a quality of life then so be it. I have lived it from both sides and couldn't start to advise you. My situation has been a very unusual one and I have been told I have been very unlucky and that none of my problems are connected. I am not convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2011 Report Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am sure most folk are fine after surgery. From my research I have just been unlucky. Before any surgery you should always do lots of research for the pro's and con's so you can make an informed decision. As I said I didn't have a choice as my situation became serious very quickly Regards Helen Re: neck and back surgery do you still have to take pain meds after the surgery i decided its not worth doing the surgery for neck and back and still be on pain meds In a message dated 9/30/2011 10:47:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time, lorijkarasek@... writes: That sounds terrible, Helen. I hope someone shares something that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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