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(Message started by: Karla on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 3:56pm)

Title: Need Prayers!
Post by Karla on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 3:56pm

I got my MRI back results back today. I just found out that I need low back surgery on L4/L5 & L5/S1. My whole left leg is numb and dragging. I had surgery on L5/S1 before and it feels like the same thing. If I am going to have surgery and then have it repeated every 5 years is this a good thing? What is the purpose? I cant take the pain. It is bad like a kip9. Perc are not touching it. Anyone with any back surgery advice if you could please pm me I would appreciate asking you a few questions.

Love, Karla

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Ghost on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 4:03pm

NOT FAIR!!!!!!! :'(

Prayers and Vibes coming full blast!

You can do it ok!

Mike

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by brewcrew on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 4:03pm

No back surgery experience here except when my father-in-law had fusion surgery 10 years ago. He lived with us for 3 months during his recovery. He messed it up by getting up in the middle of the night, multiple times, without his brace on. They had to go back in and do the whole rods and screws deal. The only thing I can say is wear that turtle brace EXACTLY as your doc tells you to, and try to avoid eating percocet like candy if you can.

Karla, you and Ted will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bill

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Mattrf on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 4:07pm

My hart goes out to you, my wife had disks in her lower back go and had the pain all the way down the leg as well.
I sure hope they get you in soon and give you some relief.

Mattrf

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Paul98 on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 4:24pm

My heart goes out to you Karla. I know all to well the pain involved. I had the discs removed from L4-L5, L5-S1 sixteen years ago. The pain was unrlenting almost to the point of insanity 24/7 day in day out before surgery.

Sergury should give relief but it is a slow process to heal to the point of being mostly pain free. I'm partially paralized because I didn't have surgery soon enough to prevent permanent nerve damage.

The best advice I can give is keep body weight down and keep the muscles in the trunk of your body in good shape. It is needed for support of the spine. Use your head to lift things. I.E. think and prepare before you lift anything. Keep active.

What surgery did you have 5 years ago? Did they do a fusion or just a laminectomy?

-P.

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by lskilly on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 9:36pm

I understand your back pain !!!!! I am also putting off surery for the second time. Some nights the back pain, leg cramps and clusters all come on at the same time. It's just so much fun.

I will be praying for you. Since this round of clusters hit I talk to God allot.

L Skilly

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by BB on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 9:54pm

Hugs and prayers going to you all the way from Australia .

PM me if you have some practical questions and I will try my best to research the answers for you if I dont know.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/bargainbazzar/32girl5Fpray.jpg

Annette

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Karla on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 10:23pm

5 years ago I had a diskectomy? It was a bulging disk with a pinched nerve root. The dr told me I would probably never walk again because the nerve damage was so bad. I was walking again in about 3 months. The left leg remained numb on the left side going down the outer leg all these years but now it is all numb and it goes to the inside of my leg also and my foot drags. I hope there is some hope for it.

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by BB on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 10:26pm

It sounds like the nerve is getting pinched again Karla. If the surgeons are happy to operate again then it means they can "unpinch" that nerve once more for you.

There is ALWAYS hope.

All the best wishes and prayers comming your way.

Annette

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Sean_C on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 10:35pm

There on there way Karla, I hopeeverything works out for the best.

Keep us posted.

Sean............................

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Charlotte on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 11:05pm

I don't have any advice. I will be praying for you.

Charlotte

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by unsolved1 on Oct 2^nd, 2006, 11:58pm

dang :-/ sorry to hear. sounds like you're getting more than your share of pain. wish I could help. I'd take some of your pain and give ya a break if I could. >:(

Stay strong

Goodluck

UNsolved

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by georgej on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 12:36am

Hopes for a speedy recovery for you, Karla. My brother had (I'm not sure of the precise location) surgery to remove a disk and fuse two of his vertebrae together in his lower back. He seems to have recovered well from surgery.

I hope that your surgery is at least as successful.

Many good wishes to you. You're in our thoughts.

Best,

George

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Paul98 on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 12:58am

on 10/02/06 at 22:23:12, Karla wrote:

Karla, This is basically what I had except both L4-L5, L5-S1 disks ruptured. (sheep accident) Don't put off the surgery because the more time that passes, the more damage the nerve root will sustain. Talk with your Dr. about the options available. (fusion, laminectomy, etc.)

Surgery is scarey but it IS better than doing nothing. Trust me. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

-P.

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by TxBasslady on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 1:00am

Sorry about all that, Karla

Thoughts and vibes headed your way, sweetie :-*

Love ya,

Jean

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by jon019 on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 1:05am

Absolutely, you got 'em, as many as you need.

Regards

Jon

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by alchemy on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 1:16am

Sending vibes your way. Hope it works out well

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by unsolved1 on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 1:48am

on 10/03/06 at 00:58:37, Paul98 wrote:

(sheep accident)

omg...nevermind. I won't ask :-X

UNsolved

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by sandie99 on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 5:36am

Karla,

prayers are on their way from Finland! [smiley=hug.gif]

Best wishes,
Sanna

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by LeLimey on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 6:07am

I'm sorry you're in so much pain Karla, I hope you get some relief soon. I know how horrible bone pain can be and you have my deepest sympathy
love
Helen

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by brewcrew on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 7:31am

on 10/02/06 at 22:23:12, Karla wrote:

The dr told me I would probably never walk again because the nerve damage was so bad. I was walking again in about 3 months.

Well, there you go. Miracles can and do happen.

Praying for another one.

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by kcopelin on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 8:59am

Karla,
Am praying that God gives you the strength to deal with the pain, peace, and that He guides the surgeons hands. Prayers for a successful surgery, quick and complete recovery and pain free days! Hey, our God is really big-He can handle this.
Peace and PF prayers,
Kathy

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by clusternewbe on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 9:09am

I'll be praying for you. Hang in there!

ASh

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Edna on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 7:22pm

Karla,

Sorry to know you're in such pain...........seems ch should be enough to handle but guess not.

Vibes and prayers going out to you, wishing you the best.

EDNA

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Carl_D on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 7:33pm

I will definitely keep you in my prayers. My mom broke her back and had two surgeries, and was always in pain from it. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this again, and hope you get some relief very soon.

Just remember, all it takes is a little faith the size of a mustard seed to move a mountain.

[smiley=hug.gif]
Carl

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by E-Double on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 8:51pm

[smiley=hug.gif]
I've only had epidorals.
They have lasted a few years each.
I have the same discs as you herniated with L5-S1 degenerative.

I feel ya.

Good luck

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by ShariRae on Oct 3^rd, 2006, 10:50pm

You are in my thoughts and prayers.Trust yourself...trust your doctors..and trust in HIM.

Much Love
Shari

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Charlie on Oct 4^th, 2006, 2:09am

Rats.

Sorry you have to deal with this but lots of vibes to you. I know back pain but not such a debilitating kind.

Life throws some real shit at us sometimes. Hang on though.

Charlie

Title: Re: Need Prayers!
Post by Gator on Oct 5^th, 2006, 4:29am

Karla, there is always hope, hun. All my best to you for a quick resolution of the problem and for your pain to end.

Mike