This makes our day to hear, Chris! Thank you so much for choosing us for your care. We would love to know, what's your favorite thing to do now that you have your life back?
What about metal allergies? Germany surgeons published statistics regarding metal implanted allergies. It is my case. I am a mast cells activated syndrome patient, broke my L4 and had a L5 spondilolysthesis. I wasn’t in pain before the surgery. I mentioned my metal allergies to the surgeon, he agreed on using pure titanium. He never told me he didn’t use pure titanium but used Ti/Al/vanadium alloy. I wasn’t getting my post op report, I refused nerves blocks. My anaphylaxis was triggered much more often. As my PT wasn’t helping, I tried high doses of anti histamines and mast cells blockers, it decreased the pain drastically. I made a Melisa test and yes, I am allergic to many many metals. I therefore need a second surgery to replace the material. I find it so bad to talk about a failed spinal surgery syndrome…it is not even mentioned by surgeons. I made my own diagnosis, contacted other surgeons and Allergologist….and they validated my self diagnosis….
Dr Chappuis I have only just seen this video and for the first time in my life the 30 + years of pain makes some sense. I am 63 have suffered with back pain from my late 20s. Had all the usual operations which culminated with a disc fusion L3, L4, L5 & S1 12/12/22. Brought to another ED 12/23/22 suffering with 40+ temperature and rigors (sent home same night on my own steam). Early hours of 12/26/22 pain became unbearable and only one hospital had the necessary medical specialists available. Operation re-worked as screws installed out of line initially. To add insult to injury, deep tissue samples revealed staphylococcus epidermidis and resulted in an additional three month stay in hospital on daily intravenous antibiotics. It is now 2024 and I still suffer severe pain daily and am waiting on a spinal cord stimulator. As the first specialist who has made sense to me can you explain if this is the correct route to take or should I be looking to have the fusion re-done for the third time.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Make sure that your infection is completely cleared and get new imaging studies like a CT myelogram. After that a proper evaluation can be made to see if the issues can be treated surgically with a revision or if surgery is not an option with a spinal cord stimulator. Feel free to visit our website or give us a call to schedule an e-visit if you would like. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
Ive had three failed back surgeries. The first they put the rods and screws in. A month later just getting out of bed i felt a sharp pain in my back running down my leg. Went for a follow up and one of the screws had broke. Had a second surgery, replaced the broken screw with the same size screw. Had a little pain then pain got worse. Went for another follow up and this time was told the screw was coming out of my back. Had a third surgery and they put in a bigger screw. Now i cant stand upright. I have to walk humped over and im in pain all day. I have to take pills at night just to get some sleep. I had an scs put in my back and that did work for maybe a month now it doesnt help. Ive been through physical thearopy and had the shots in my back and nothing has helped. Im going to a revision Dr. In a coulpe of weeks. Im going to try to get him to remove all of this shit in my back.
@@spinecenterorthoatlanta well it looks like my revision surgery isn't going to happen. I got a call from nevro yesterday to shut it off so I could get an MRI. I did that . but when I went in today for the MRI I was not told to bring the remote. Since I didn't bring it they refused to do the MRI. After three years of this pain and not getting anywhere ive decided to go ahead and take my life. I know it sounds selfish of me but I can't stand the pain anymore. I can't think straight , I can barely walk , and I can't sleep at night without taking pills. Doctors will not give me anything for the pain. Its been going on for almost four years with no end in sight. So my only option is to stop this pain the only way I know how. I have to wait for my wife to leave the house so I can get to the sleeping pills. Otherwise she will try and stop me. Sorry to everyone....update. My son called me and talked me down. He told me that I have to be here for my grandson and he pointed out how great my wife and I raised him. When he was young he used to get mad at me for working all the time. But now that he's a father he understands. He even got me to laugh a couple of times. Something I havent done in a long time. So I will try again. I can't say what will happen if they throw more roadblocks in my way.
@@bigbadjohnpesek9894don’t take your life The damage you will cause to your family is irreversible I was in the same place as you with my back 28 unable to walk in agony 24/7 not being able to play with my kids or raise them how I wanted and it hurt so much mentally emotionally and physically It’s a hard road but now I can run hit the gym lost 67kg, I run a company for the nicest boss I’ve ever had who understands my injury and tailored my role around it I earn a great 6 figure wage and spend sooo much time with my kids and reconnected with my ex fiancé and we’re back together Life is hard and it’s never easy but staying around is worth it Those mile stones of your children and grandchildren is something you can never explain It’s the great thing about happiness it doesn’t have to be yours for you to enjoy it There is a saying that helped me through it from my phycologist Society and family grows when men plant trees the shade of which they know they will never sit in She told me of the troubles her patients who had family or a parent take there life have and how even if things are difficult it’s so much better to be there for them even if all you can give them is a loving ear to listen and a cup of tea and company when they need you You have family and you are loved so please don’t harm yourself or your family they will never recover from that pain, and if you need someone to talk to there are always people there for you and who will listen and try to help
How long should residual nerve pain last after lumbar microdiscectomy? Is it normal to still have residual nerve pain 3-6 months after the microdiscectomy surgery?
Hi David, thank you so much for your questions! It is unusual for nerve pain to last 3-6 months after a microdiscectomy. This indicates that a post-op contrast MRI should be conducted to see if residual compression is present. We do MRIs on site at our Atlanta and Savannah locations, but we can also do e-visits if you send us your imaging. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
@spinecenterorthoatlanta it was L5/S1,yes and each day it's getting worse not better, but the biggest thing that concerns me is that again I have the nerve pain in the outside of my leg
My daughter mother had it at 15 and she’s now semi pain free at 30 But she also put on 59kg and was super heavily overweight Now that she had a stomach sleeve and lost 74kg she’s doing a lot better with her fusion (she has damaged it from 15 years of weight gain but it’s being managed and she’s recovering from the rectification surgery now and seems to be 80% pain free) But before she got depressed and gain weight 15-18 she was healing really well and had reduced pain He’s was from holes in her spine though not a back injury per say so abit different than most for the reason to have it
Great question! The pain is relative to each person, but if you are experiencing new pain in any limb that was not present before or pain persisting beyond normal surgery healing (2-3 weeks) then it is best to reach out to your provider to discuss. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
I tell everyone i know if you want to hurt worse just have a back operation because after you do there is no help for your pain the rest of your life ,
Oh no, Mike! We are so sorry to hear you feel that way. We actively work to to correct previously failed back surgeries to restore people back to the life they want to live. If you are living in pain, please reach out to use and we can schedule a consult. We also do e-visits if you aren't near one of our locations!
@@spinecenterorthoatlanta I didn't have a %100 great outcome, but the surgery gave me a much better life. I didn't use Dr. Chappius but would not hesitate to do so if were in your kind of condition. Good luck to you Sir
I mean I had a micro dyscectomy and went from going in not feeling my left leg and foot for three years to walking again immediately after surgery and now down 69kg I run I play with my kids and I hit the gym and run a company so you get out what you put in If you expect surgery and no effort to fix your life your going into it with failure planned You still have to give it effort and work on things otherwise surgery is a waste of time for you and a waste of your doctors time too
Yes, it is best to follow up with a CT scan to get confirmation if the fusion is solid. If the fusion is solid, but screws become loose or painful then they should be removed.
@@avamolina289 If the fusion isn't solid, there are some options. Bone growth stimulator, an ACDF fusion from the front, or Posterior pedicle screws from the back. It is good to reach out to your provider to discuss all options that fit best for you. You can always set up an e-visit with us or give us a call to explore your options.
Good information. But I had three empty disc they went in supposedly filled them did a fusion decompression bad outcome waited a year took the screws out hurt even more . seen a neurosurgeon. He said you’re not stable revisited the site, but the screws in smaller ones this time the other ones were quite large and sticking out of my back. Almost a year later, I could not tolerate the pain took the screws out. I’ve had every injection out there every block ablation. Then they put in a pain pump worked fairly well when it worked half the time I couldn’t get a bolus or it would run out yeah Seven years later had it taken out received a SL in between so when they took out the pump! they left the tubing in this time. Tried the stimulator zero Nada they call it. I have failed back syndrome. I disagree. I’m so young and I have nothing to look forward to but pain every day 24 seven never goes away.
Oh no! We are so sorry to hear that has happened to you and that you are living in pain. Please call us or visit our website if you would like another opinion. Dr. Chappuis specializes in FBSS and we have treated thousands of failed back surgery syndrome cases. Wishing you all the best!
Awesome Doctor
Always on my list as one of my best friends!!
Got me out of a wheelchair and gave me back my life!!
This makes our day to hear, Chris! Thank you so much for choosing us for your care. We would love to know, what's your favorite thing to do now that you have your life back?
What about metal allergies? Germany surgeons published statistics regarding metal implanted allergies. It is my case. I am a mast cells activated syndrome patient, broke my L4 and had a L5 spondilolysthesis. I wasn’t in pain before the surgery. I mentioned my metal allergies to the surgeon, he agreed on using pure titanium. He never told me he didn’t use pure titanium but used Ti/Al/vanadium alloy. I wasn’t getting my post op report, I refused nerves blocks. My anaphylaxis was triggered much more often. As my PT wasn’t helping, I tried high doses of anti histamines and mast cells blockers, it decreased the pain drastically. I made a Melisa test and yes, I am allergic to many many metals. I therefore need a second surgery to replace the material. I find it so bad to talk about a failed spinal surgery syndrome…it is not even mentioned by surgeons. I made my own diagnosis, contacted other surgeons and Allergologist….and they validated my self diagnosis….
Thanks again Doc, You would be my choice if I were anywhere close to Atlanta.
Dr Chappuis I have only just seen this video and for the first time in my life the 30 + years of pain makes some sense. I am 63 have suffered with back pain from my late 20s. Had all the usual operations which culminated with a disc fusion L3, L4, L5 & S1 12/12/22. Brought to another ED 12/23/22 suffering with 40+ temperature and rigors (sent home same night on my own steam). Early hours of 12/26/22 pain became unbearable and only one hospital had the necessary medical specialists available. Operation re-worked as screws installed out of line initially. To add insult to injury, deep tissue samples revealed staphylococcus epidermidis and resulted in an additional three month stay in hospital on daily intravenous antibiotics. It is now 2024 and I still suffer severe pain daily and am waiting on a spinal cord stimulator. As the first specialist who has made sense to me can you explain if this is the correct route to take or should I be looking to have the fusion re-done for the third time.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Make sure that your infection is completely cleared and get new imaging studies like a CT myelogram. After that a proper evaluation can be made to see if the issues can be treated surgically with a revision or if surgery is not an option with a spinal cord stimulator. Feel free to visit our website or give us a call to schedule an e-visit if you would like. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
Ive had three failed back surgeries. The first they put the rods and screws in. A month later just getting out of bed i felt a sharp pain in my back running down my leg. Went for a follow up and one of the screws had broke. Had a second surgery, replaced the broken screw with the same size screw. Had a little pain then pain got worse. Went for another follow up and this time was told the screw was coming out of my back. Had a third surgery and they put in a bigger screw. Now i cant stand upright. I have to walk humped over and im in pain all day. I have to take pills at night just to get some sleep. I had an scs put in my back and that did work for maybe a month now it doesnt help. Ive been through physical thearopy and had the shots in my back and nothing has helped. Im going to a revision Dr. In a coulpe of weeks. Im going to try to get him to remove all of this shit in my back.
So sorry to hear that you are going through all that pain. We hope your revision surgery goes well and that you find relief.
@@spinecenterorthoatlanta well it looks like my revision surgery isn't going to happen. I got a call from nevro yesterday to shut it off so I could get an MRI. I did that . but when I went in today for the MRI I was not told to bring the remote. Since I didn't bring it they refused to do the MRI. After three years of this pain and not getting anywhere ive decided to go ahead and take my life. I know it sounds selfish of me but I can't stand the pain anymore. I can't think straight , I can barely walk , and I can't sleep at night without taking pills. Doctors will not give me anything for the pain. Its been going on for almost four years with no end in sight. So my only option is to stop this pain the only way I know how. I have to wait for my wife to leave the house so I can get to the sleeping pills. Otherwise she will try and stop me. Sorry to everyone....update. My son called me and talked me down. He told me that I have to be here for my grandson and he pointed out how great my wife and I raised him. When he was young he used to get mad at me for working all the time. But now that he's a father he understands. He even got me to laugh a couple of times. Something I havent done in a long time. So I will try again. I can't say what will happen if they throw more roadblocks in my way.
@@bigbadjohnpesek9894don’t take your life
The damage you will cause to your family is irreversible
I was in the same place as you with my back
28 unable to walk in agony 24/7 not being able to play with my kids or raise them how I wanted and it hurt so much mentally emotionally and physically
It’s a hard road but now I can run hit the gym lost 67kg, I run a company for the nicest boss I’ve ever had who understands my injury and tailored my role around it I earn a great 6 figure wage and spend sooo much time with my kids and reconnected with my ex fiancé and we’re back together
Life is hard and it’s never easy but staying around is worth it
Those mile stones of your children and grandchildren is something you can never explain
It’s the great thing about happiness it doesn’t have to be yours for you to enjoy it
There is a saying that helped me through it from my phycologist Society and family grows when men plant trees the shade of which they know they will never sit in
She told me of the troubles her patients who had family or a parent take there life have and how even if things are difficult it’s so much better to be there for them even if all you can give them is a loving ear to listen and a cup of tea and company when they need you
You have family and you are loved so please don’t harm yourself or your family they will never recover from that pain, and if you need someone to talk to there are always people there for you and who will listen and try to help
How long should residual nerve pain last after lumbar microdiscectomy? Is it normal to still have residual nerve pain 3-6 months after the microdiscectomy surgery?
Hi David, thank you so much for your questions! It is unusual for nerve pain to last 3-6 months after a microdiscectomy. This indicates that a post-op contrast MRI should be conducted to see if residual compression is present. We do MRIs on site at our Atlanta and Savannah locations, but we can also do e-visits if you send us your imaging. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
I had lower back discectomy and fusion and now 1 yesr later still have numbness in my leg,my back hurts and have sciatica pain
So sorry to hear you are still experiencing pain after your surgery. What level(s) of your spine was your procedure performed?
@spinecenterorthoatlanta it was L5/S1,yes and each day it's getting worse not better, but the biggest thing that concerns me is that again I have the nerve pain in the outside of my leg
How long is it normal for pain to last after a spinal fusion? In my case L4-S1?
My daughter mother had it at 15 and she’s now semi pain free at 30
But she also put on 59kg and was super heavily overweight
Now that she had a stomach sleeve and lost 74kg she’s doing a lot better with her fusion (she has damaged it from 15 years of weight gain but it’s being managed and she’s recovering from the rectification surgery now and seems to be 80% pain free)
But before she got depressed and gain weight 15-18 she was healing really well and had reduced pain
He’s was from holes in her spine though not a back injury per say so abit different than most for the reason to have it
Great question! The pain is relative to each person, but if you are experiencing new pain in any limb that was not present before or pain persisting beyond normal surgery healing (2-3 weeks) then it is best to reach out to your provider to discuss. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey!
I tell everyone i know if you want to hurt worse just have a back operation because after you do there is no help for your pain the rest of your life ,
Oh no, Mike! We are so sorry to hear you feel that way. We actively work to to correct previously failed back surgeries to restore people back to the life they want to live. If you are living in pain, please reach out to use and we can schedule a consult. We also do e-visits if you aren't near one of our locations!
@@spinecenterorthoatlanta I didn't have a %100 great outcome, but the surgery gave me a much better life. I didn't use Dr. Chappius but would not hesitate to do so if were in your kind of condition. Good luck to you Sir
I mean I had a micro dyscectomy and went from going in not feeling my left leg and foot for three years to walking again immediately after surgery and now down 69kg I run I play with my kids and I hit the gym and run a company so you get out what you put in
If you expect surgery and no effort to fix your life your going into it with failure planned
You still have to give it effort and work on things otherwise surgery is a waste of time for you and a waste of your doctors time too
Hello friend how you doing now. What happened to you??
Have you ever heard of the screws coming out the skull? (OCF)
Yes, it is best to follow up with a CT scan to get confirmation if the fusion is solid. If the fusion is solid, but screws become loose or painful then they should be removed.
@@spinecenterorthoatlanta what if the fusion isn’t solid?
@@avamolina289 If the fusion isn't solid, there are some options. Bone growth stimulator, an ACDF fusion from the front, or Posterior pedicle screws from the back. It is good to reach out to your provider to discuss all options that fit best for you. You can always set up an e-visit with us or give us a call to explore your options.
Good information. But I had three empty disc they went in supposedly filled them did a fusion decompression bad outcome waited a year took the screws out hurt even more . seen a neurosurgeon. He said you’re not stable revisited the site, but the screws in smaller ones this time the other ones were quite large and sticking out of my back. Almost a year later, I could not tolerate the pain took the screws out. I’ve had every injection out there every block ablation. Then they put in a pain pump worked fairly well when it worked half the time I couldn’t get a bolus or it would run out yeah Seven years later had it taken out received a SL
in between so when they took out the pump! they left the tubing in this time. Tried the stimulator zero Nada they call it. I have failed back syndrome. I disagree. I’m so young and I have nothing to look forward to but pain every day 24 seven never goes away.
Oh no! We are so sorry to hear that has happened to you and that you are living in pain. Please call us or visit our website if you would like another opinion. Dr. Chappuis specializes in FBSS and we have treated thousands of failed back surgery syndrome cases. Wishing you all the best!
I am so sorry....
Please don't give up, these folks may be able to help you. Praying for you.
Hello friend how you doing now did you found some relief on your pain???