Steve, after all you have been through, I am so sorry to hear of this new development. I've followed your story since the beginning.
I hope someone can give you some more information. I had fusion on my L4/5, L5/S1 six weeks ago , as well as ADR on my C5/6. Absolutely no issues with the cervical, but I'm still having some pain issues with the lumbar, about half of what it was pre-surgery. I'm hoping it is just healing pain, or memory pain that will go away. The surgeon suggested I could have either or both. My mind goes crazy wondering if everything is OK after this big surgery. It is good to hear that there 'should be' some pain after fusion.
I wish I could give some feedback that would help you, but maybe someone else will be more helpful. Please keep us posted and good luck.
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DDD
Herniated discs C4/5 & 5/6, L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1
Severe compression of spinal cord in two levels
All conventional therapy exhausted, including spinal injections, PT, massage, etc.
In appeal with Gov't Insurance for Out-of-country coverage for ADR hybrid surgery of above discs.
Recently discovered that I am severely allergic to all common metals used in surgical hardware except for Titanium.
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