Posted on: Tue, 10/07/2008 - 19:35
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BMP and Low Back Pain
Hey folks,
After bouncing around from Dr to Dr, I've finally received word that the BMP fusion is growing too much and causing my back pain. It's not the scar tissue the radiologist suggested.
From what I've been reading thus far, surgery is the only way to alleviate the pain. As of right now, I'm taking avinza 30 mg a day, and it's not keeping up.
I was told chipping away the excess bone is the solution. What kind of down time am I looking at after surgery. I've started and am currently the only one running my business. I've come a long way, and can not close down for too long.
Thanks.
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PLIF L5S1 Paraspinal Rods and Pedicle Screws 09/07
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Not really sure about how much downtime you could expect. No doubt you will ask your surgeon that question. I can only relate to my experience of needing my pedicle screws and rods removed 7 months after my L5-S1 fusion surgery. I was back to work within 2 weeks.
Is your business physically demanding on you? Obviously that will impact upon your required downtime.
All the best... Bruce
Severe Degenerative Disk Disease and severe bilateral foraminal stenosis at L5-S1. Laminectomy & fusion in Dec 2006. Hardware removed due to issues, in July 2007. Now living a back pain free life.
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The disk that was removed between my L4 and L5 was replaced with BMP and i hope to God i don't have the "overgrowth" problem.
Evelyn
Lumbar fusion of L4/L5 on 7-12-07 for severe DDD and Lumbar Lamminectomy for severe Spinal Stenosis. I have first stages of Osteoporosis. Had surgery on 3-10-08 for 17 cc Tumor on right hip and continuing to right pelvic area!!