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July 1, 2008 - 6:37pm
Anonymous
spondyloisthesis

Hi
I have been diagnosed with grade 2 spondyloisthesis l been to 4 different surgeons all say lose weight and stiffen up your core muscles well l ve tried my spondy has gotten worse and in more pain

Now they have all said coz im in Australia that Fusion operation is only by way of major rear entry with bigg deep incsions and off work for upto 9 months
and say MIS surgery wont work for me

mmmmmm but l read that particualrly in USA that it is a common technique
and many fusion opeartions have been done

so lm confused can someone tell me if they know of or have had a fusion done via MIS and how did go
I dont know what to do
Pete
PS pain killiers using mobic inflammotory
lasts not very long if at all panadol is my only saviour any other suggestions
Thanks guys

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July 23, 2008 - 7:02pm
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TracyLynne
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Waiting on diagnosis

I was diagnosed with "some type of spondyloarthritis", and this particular one, spondyloisthesis, is one my rheumatologist is seriously looking at right now. The strength of my core was something she checked thoroughly, and she was also very interested in whether or not I know how to strengthen the multifidus muscles (which I do). I got a thumbs up from her, so I'm glad I stuck with the stretch and strength program I learned at a residential pain clinic last year.

I have just finished week two of a three week trial of Flurbiprofen (Froban), which has made an incredible difference in my pain levels; I was averaging 6 to 8 on the pain scale every day (higher when things really flared up), and since I've been on this new NSAID, my pain is between 4 and 6 each day, with a rare 7 or 8. Quite a change. When I spoke to the doctor today, she said that people with this particular type of arthritis respond well, and very quickly, to Froban, so I'm hoping there may be a light at the end of the tunnel!!

Good luck - hope you make some progress.

Tracy

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