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Opinions On Spinal Cord Stimulation To Reduce Lower Back Pain. One Vascular Spine Doctor Recommends That I Accept A Trial For This Procedure
I recently saw a spine surgeon who says my deteriorated spine does not permit successful surgery. This doctor does not think positively about spinal cord stimulation. He recommends that I include in my exercise program back strengthening exercises. Your thoughts?
Thanks BillDodenhoff and Pbaldini .
I Am On Break From Pom And Dara And Will Have A Spinal Fusion This Month, Has Anyone Had A Spinal Surgery While Battling Myeloma?
I had spinal fusion from L3 to L5 -- my L4 was basically a plasmacytoma. Recovery was fairly painful -- but controllable with meds. Took me about 3 months to drive again and about 6 more months of PT… read more
Any Team Members In MM Had Spinal Cord Compression Issues?Share And Explain
I just got off my pet scan results and it show that my spinal cord compression on the lumbar spine and swelling.
I wish someone would do clinical trials. I here about Ivermectin a lot. I would be scared to take it with all the other stuff l take.
Six Kyphoplasty … Sore Back
Ouch.💕
Surgery Due To Myeloma
Hi...i just had spine surgery. The doc infused cadaver bone in c5, c6 due to myeloma damage. He also found a bone out of place and reset it. It was not on any xray or mris. Has this happened to any of you?
Surgery for myeloma can be necessary in certain situations, particularly when bone lesions in the spine cause vertebral compression fractures, leading to severe pain, deformity, and loss of mobility… read more
I Have Had Vertebra Fractures. Anyone Have Surgery To Fix Them? If So, How Did It Go?
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Did Anyone Have A Backbone Compression? How Did You Treat It?
Vertebral compression fractures in myeloma can be treated in several ways:
1. Surgical Techniques
- Kyphoplasty: A minimally invasive procedure where the fractured bone is reinforced with special… read more
How Do You Handle The Pain? Back, Hip, Spine, Etc.
Managing pain related to myeloma, such as back, hip, or spine pain, involves several approaches:
Medical Treatments
- Medication: Prescribed pain relievers, including opioids or narcotics, may be… read more
Does Anybody Have Fractured Vertebrae?
Yes, I have three fractured vertebrae. I certainly hope to avoid surgery but I'll deal with it as it comes. I hope your pain can be dealt with simply.
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation And Does It Help With Back Pain?
https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/c/neurological/...
This is very re-assuring! My wife is going thru hoops to get her stimulator placed. Yest she took a psych eval. Passed. Once we get pre-auth then she gets a trial to make sure all is well. After that… read more
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