Experiences with

Joint fusion

After many painful years I'm on the NHS list for sacroiliac joint fusion. Of course there is a 12 month waiting list. Has any one had this operation done privately? Struggling to find a private consultant in Yorkshire.

They won't consider joint fusion has to be as part of a research trial. I am not sure where to go from here. After this flare up I am unable to.return to work full time and now have reduced my hours. Whilst there has been improvements with time and physio it's not settling enough.

Hello. My daughter had lumbar surgery after a car accident months ago. I am looking for someone who had this kind of surgery too, who could share tips on recovering, therapy, pain handling.

Can anyone share what a typical recovery would entail?

Hello. I don’t know if I am writing for advice or some of your caring encouraging words. First of all I am in a deep state of grieving. My 44 year old daughter died of breast cancer one month ago . She had a 14 year old daughter and 23 year old autistic son. She lived in America and because of my pathetic

PSA is going up. 0.04 on 24th April, 0.27 on 25th July, 0.41 on 24th August and 1.68 today. I have been on Eligard since I was diagnosed with metastatic PCa in 2016 and my psa has been usually negligible. Have had radiation, chemotherapy (Docetaxel) and SBRT to 2 areas (T10 vertebrae & 6th rib) over

As you may recall, my daughter is also JAK2v617f positive, currently showing as ET. My son has idiopathic erythrocytosis, no known mutation. My next younger brother was diagnosed with a high-grade Non-Hodgkin's B Cell lymphoma several years ago. Thankfully, his lymphoma was successfully treated with

Does anyone have Spondilolisthesis whats the best medal I've tried loads none work on list for spinal fusion

My psa has risen from <0.01 in Feb to 0.04 in April to 0.27 in July then 0.41 this week. I had a CT and full body scan on Tuesday, which according to my MO, who I saw today, showed no ‘hotspots’. Because my PCa metastasised to 4 places in 2016 when first diagnosed, I had radiation to the prostate followed

Hello! I’m a 57 year old woman who wants to lose weight and be healthy. I had lost 40 pounds over the past three years and hoped to lose another 15-20. Recently I put 7 back on and feel myself slipping back into old, bad habits. I have severe arthritis and have had several joint replacements. At times

This is my scar at the 9 week mark after spinal fusion of 7 vertebrae. There are 2 rods and 12 screws in my back to help stabilise my vertebrae after prostate cancer caused a compression fracture. I have discontinued most of the pain medication. I dropped to a 5 microgram Norspan patch yesterday after

I had an infusion of Injectafer 750 mg on April 29 and had labs drawn exactly 8 weeks later per advice or information on this lifeline :) Now I would truly appreciate hearing some fellow RLS sufferers thoughts and advice on iron infusion and medications. I’m currently still symptomatic but much improved

Hi, My name is Jim, when i was 17 I had a car accident and the result was 2 x spinal fusion, second fusion involved replacing discs , new disc rubbed on aorta causing Aortic aneurism was only 22 at the time now about to turn 42, and PTSD has finally kicked in. Need another fusion as back is buggered

My back problems began while on active duty in the Coast Guard. They diagnosed me with degenerative disc disease and osteoporosis. In May of 2019 I had a Lamondectomy, and in 2020 I had a discectomy. In November, 2023 I had a tubular decompressioin. This comming Fall I will be having a spinal fusion.

My back problems began while on active duty in the Coast Guard. They diagnosed me with degenerative disc disease and osteoporosis. In May of 2019 I had a Lamondectomy, and in 2020 I had a discectomy. In November, 2023 I had a tubular decompressioin. This comming Fall I will be having a spinal fusion.

Warning, long post. 2 am and I have cleaned the kitchen now I can move, even folded the t towels neatly in their box. I could do more but don’t want to wake hubby. I have always loved my fitness, I was a runner and training for an Ironman when things started to go wrong. First joint replacement at

2 weeks tomorrow after surgery to fuse 7 vertebrae after Prostate Cancer spread to my T 10. Radiation caused a compression fracture and weakness in nearby vertebrae. Just wondering if anyone else has had this done. Pain medication Palexia and Oxyndone have hardly impacted. Spinal surgeon says pain should

Hi there everyone, Thanks for the support, warmth and information of this platform. It is a really special community. My mother is managing metastatic breast cancer. She was diagnosed this January and had to have a spinal fusion ( spreading there ) to her bone and liver. She is currently on a

Hi. I've been on HealthUnlocked for some time now and for some reason, my profile states I've not introduced myself. I've written a bio within my profile which summarises my journey with sJIA. I've had systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis for over fifty years and early on had periods of remission

Hi all, any experience or advice on this would be much appreciated. I have been on thyroxine for 25 years since having Hashimotos at the age of 29. I've also been diagnosed a while ago with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Fibromyalgia (both connective tissue disorders.) My new GP is messing about with