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Does Improper Disc Placement Can Lead To Persistent Pain?

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Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2015
Question: Hi I have I had 2 fusions & a prosthetic disk put into my neck in April 2014. 2 weeks later multiple fusions from lumbar up to thoracic spine along with rods and bolts. Long story short nerve damage was reason for most of this. No feeling in fingers hands feet or legs.

I have SEVERE pelvic pain prior to surgery and still...10 months later the doctor and I had associated the pelvic pain and extreme pressure in vaginal canal to the lumbar pain but now that my back does not hurt I cannot imagine what is causing the intense pelvic pain I know that you are limited as to what you can tell me but can you give me any suggestions thank you and have a great day. I am considered disabled and cannot work due to all of the pain that I'm in dailyI had a hysterectomy in 2008 and have been sick in one

way or another every since. pain medications barely touch the pelvic pain. to make matters worse I have no Medicare I have no Medicaid I have no insurance and I don't have no money..please give me some suggestions I realize that you do not have my medical records but I did have a total and complete hysterectomy me in 2008.I have tried 4 different hormone therapies all of which make me worse this chronic pain is leading to chronic depression, AND I cannot put my lack of energy daily into words. Fatigue is my middle name nowadays. I have NO quality of Life at 40 yrs old and a 8 yr old son to raise who deserves a happy, healthy mommy.

Thanks

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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you need fresh MRI spine

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your query.
I have sympathy for long duration pain you are going through.
As per your history pain can be due to nerve injury during operation or inadequate decompression of nerve.
Yes improper disc placement can lead to persistent pain.
I will advise you MRI spine with contrast or CT scan myelography.
Till time you may get relief with analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine. You can start consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
You need to do spine strengthening exercises and avoid position which aggregate symptoms.
Epidural steroid shot may help to reduce pain.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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Does Improper Disc Placement Can Lead To Persistent Pain?

Brief Answer: Yes you need fresh MRI spine Detailed Answer: Hello I have gone through your query. I have sympathy for long duration pain you are going through. As per your history pain can be due to nerve injury during operation or inadequate decompression of nerve. Yes improper disc placement can lead to persistent pain. I will advise you MRI spine with contrast or CT scan myelography. Till time you may get relief with analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine. You can start consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you. You need to do spine strengthening exercises and avoid position which aggregate symptoms. Epidural steroid shot may help to reduce pain. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.