Has patient had spine surgery?Yes
What was done? When was it? Who was the surgeon? Laminectimy at L5-S1. April 2007.
Please tell us your exact symptoms: At this point all my pain is in my right leg, Sciatica. I get spasms, especially when driving. The pain is from my right buttock through out my leg to the ankle.
Describe patient's problem: I had extreme back pain last year, which they did surgery on. After I recovered, I was back to work, then in June of this year my right leg was in EXTREME pain. I have been off work since 2008.
Has patient had a scan? Yes, pressure on spinal cord, from disk material.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Lower back pain and pain & numbness in both legs -By Brian
Has patient had spine surgery?Yes
What was done? When was it? Who was the surgeon? I had herniated disc L4-5 surgery in Feb of 06, do to an injury at work, I re-injured it in Mar of 07, I've been to a number of different doctors and a couple of more. They say I don't have a lot of scar tissue but I'm always in pain and it goes down into both of my legs.
I'm now seeing a spine specialist. Now they want me to be evaluated for my job. I just want to be out of pain and back to my a full time job. I've had 2 Facet Joint injections, I've had 3 Epidural Steroid injections in the last 3 months. Which the 1st set seemed helped for about couple of weeks.
Describe patient's problem: Lower back pain and pain & numbness in both legs. The more pain I'm in I get bad headaches.
The problem started when?: March 07, 1 to 10, worse day 6 to 7
Has patient had a scan? Yes
What did it show? I was told the 2 MRI's are not much different.
Question: Can you help? Is there any help? What do I do now????
What was done? When was it? Who was the surgeon? I had herniated disc L4-5 surgery in Feb of 06, do to an injury at work, I re-injured it in Mar of 07, I've been to a number of different doctors and a couple of more. They say I don't have a lot of scar tissue but I'm always in pain and it goes down into both of my legs.
I'm now seeing a spine specialist. Now they want me to be evaluated for my job. I just want to be out of pain and back to my a full time job. I've had 2 Facet Joint injections, I've had 3 Epidural Steroid injections in the last 3 months. Which the 1st set seemed helped for about couple of weeks.
Describe patient's problem: Lower back pain and pain & numbness in both legs. The more pain I'm in I get bad headaches.
The problem started when?: March 07, 1 to 10, worse day 6 to 7
Has patient had a scan? Yes
What did it show? I was told the 2 MRI's are not much different.
Question: Can you help? Is there any help? What do I do now????
Had Fusion, need re-fusion - By Scott
Has patient had spine surgery?Yes
What was done? When was it? Who was the surgeon? L5-S1 Fusion. 2007
Please tell us your exact symptoms: Low severe back pain when active and after waking up, ALL pain focused on left side and will be in left hip area, comes around to the front of the thigh, sharp nerve pain when I am active. Almost exact same as before my fusion. Left leg has numbness and atrophy. If I sit or stand for long periods numbness is greater. Laying is the only relief.
The problem started when?: 2000, Fell on my head and did disc damage in my neck but lower back is unrelated.
Has patient had a scan? MRI, Cat's everything. L5-S1 fusion but he thinks the fusion may have had a disc issue. The hardware is intact.
Question: I am curious what the success rate is for people with similar stories. I do not think my fusion failed totally but I believe something happened. My neuro surgeon said he thinks that I may need a refusion.
What was done? When was it? Who was the surgeon? L5-S1 Fusion. 2007
Please tell us your exact symptoms: Low severe back pain when active and after waking up, ALL pain focused on left side and will be in left hip area, comes around to the front of the thigh, sharp nerve pain when I am active. Almost exact same as before my fusion. Left leg has numbness and atrophy. If I sit or stand for long periods numbness is greater. Laying is the only relief.
The problem started when?: 2000, Fell on my head and did disc damage in my neck but lower back is unrelated.
Has patient had a scan? MRI, Cat's everything. L5-S1 fusion but he thinks the fusion may have had a disc issue. The hardware is intact.
Question: I am curious what the success rate is for people with similar stories. I do not think my fusion failed totally but I believe something happened. My neuro surgeon said he thinks that I may need a refusion.
I have had 5 back surgeries - By Chris
Area of Difficulty: Low Back
Describe patient's problem: Failed back surgery. I have had 5 back surgeries in the last 10 years. The most recent being a BAK fusion 6 years ago. I have never felt 100% and have not been able to return to work since. They say I have alot of scar tissue that cannot be removed. I beleive my doctors do not even want to attempt to help me any more (Maybe they think it would be admitting failure on thier part -- this is not however what I think. I just cannot understand the fact that they say "" you have had 5 back surgeries and they havent worked.. What more do you want me to do??"" I cannot believe that I will actually have to live the rest of my life in this much pain. In fact I will not live this way. I am at the end of my rope and do not know how much longer I can take this.
The problem started when?: 1993
Has patient had a scan? I have had many. The most recent one last week ( i have not gotten those results yet) The others have always shown some herniation or buldging and lots of scar tissue
Question: Do you have any suggestions??
What tests and treatment has patient had? mri,xray, myleogram, discogram, emg, steroid injections, 5 surgeries
Describe patient's problem: Failed back surgery. I have had 5 back surgeries in the last 10 years. The most recent being a BAK fusion 6 years ago. I have never felt 100% and have not been able to return to work since. They say I have alot of scar tissue that cannot be removed. I beleive my doctors do not even want to attempt to help me any more (Maybe they think it would be admitting failure on thier part -- this is not however what I think. I just cannot understand the fact that they say "" you have had 5 back surgeries and they havent worked.. What more do you want me to do??"" I cannot believe that I will actually have to live the rest of my life in this much pain. In fact I will not live this way. I am at the end of my rope and do not know how much longer I can take this.
The problem started when?: 1993
Has patient had a scan? I have had many. The most recent one last week ( i have not gotten those results yet) The others have always shown some herniation or buldging and lots of scar tissue
Question: Do you have any suggestions??
What tests and treatment has patient had? mri,xray, myleogram, discogram, emg, steroid injections, 5 surgeries
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