Thanks for tagging me @Dimity and no, you are definitely not intruding.
I'm sorry you are dealing with all this. It sounds painful, as well as restricting. Back pain really is the worst!
I have dealt with severe lumbar back pain for many years as a result of a serious injury some 24 years ago. I managed it over the years, with osteo, physio, chiro, hydro, anti inflam meds, strong pain meds as needed, bed rest at times when I was unable to roll out of bed, etc.
Then a couple of years ago the nerve pain increased to the extent that the pain became unbearable. I had no choice then other than to agree to major spinal surgery. Something I avoided over the years.
Last year I had major surgery in Feb just to basically get me through to later in the year when I could be scheduled for further surgery. Spent 2 months in hospital then. But it relieved some of the pressure off the nerves. Still had big problems with legs though and needed walking stick to get around as I awaited further surgery in November last year.
Last November I went through 2 major spinal surgeries 4 days apart to free up the impinged nerves, remove the damaged disc material, jack up the spaces between several collapsed spinal discs, put in some bone graft in a cage to hold them up, and fuse the spine at 3 levels.
Again I was in hospital for 8 weeks recovering. Rehab was tough and is still ongoing.
I know you hear some awful stories about unsuccessful spinal surgeries. But touch wood, it was a success for me and I dont regret it one bit.
I live relatively pain free for the first time in over 24 years. And most people cannot even imagine what that is like. 😊
Yes I have restrictions, and always will. But thats nothing compared to the restrictions I had before, due to pain.
So yes, if you want someone to talk to who understands ... thats me. And although I dont come on here all that much these days, I am happy to chat when I do come on.
As for your treatment, I hope you find something that provides some relief, from both pain and symptoms.
Emelia 🌷
