Well, I just found out that my L5-SI subsided superiorly and this was not caught, so I have a situation in that part of my back that, in a sense, slipped through the cracks. Someone, not a doctor, found this for me. This could be the cause of the pain as the pain is getting worse and nothing seems to help. I can't sit or lay down on my back. Anti-depressents make me so anxious and have too much energy and then I get insomnia, so they don't make me sleepy, but very awake. I can ask a doctor about medications to change my outlook, as of now it is not so good. I will probably need an extraction of that lower disc and then a fusion, so more surgery and more recovery. I don't know if this is the source of my pain. I just don't seem to get any definite answers, which is the most frustrating part. Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by e-gal
Everyone's recovery path is different, often depending on your condition pre-surgery. I had 3level lumber with Dr. B in Straubing 10/06. I felt good after the surgery but really my recovery continued for about 2 years. I tried the traditional anti-depressants for pain but they made me too sleepy. Finally, a friend suggested Wellbutrin, which isn't one they normally use. However, I felt better immediately. The pain was still there but it went from the front of my consiousness to the back, a little hard to describe. It also gave much more energy, which let me get more active, which helped my recovery. I didn't realize that I actually was depressed until after I started this drug. My outlook on life has improved dramatically and I have come to accept that this is my life. I made a decision not to return to work because I have limitation in how long I can sit or stand, but this is still improving. I still need PT but only about 1 x a week. I still think that my life will continue to get better, so don't give up but work at your recovery.
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