5 reasons failed back surgery syndrome occurs
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Top 5 reasons patients develop failed back surgery syndrome, and why Regenerative Medicine treatments like Prolotherapy should be exhausted before heading into surgery, or used instead of second or third back surgery, in order to resolve chronic back pain. If you would like to discuss your case with Dr. Hauser's team, we would love to learn more about your pain challenges and overall health and see if it sounds like we can help you here at our center in Fort Myers, Florida. Reach out to us about your back pain through our site: www.caringmedi...
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*DISCLAIMER: As with any medical treatment, no guarantees or claims of cures are made as to the extent of the response to treatment that every person experiences. The video represents only the featured person/people’s experience or opinion. Every therapy/treatment has patients who experience varying levels of success and failure. Results may not be the same from patient to patient, even with a similar diagnosis, as the body’s internal status is unique to each individual patient.
my back surgery was a big mistake. L5S1. loss 75 percent of my left leg. plus other issues. on total disability now.. thank God for my Dog... you found out who your true friends family are after this..
What kind of surgery did you have ?
Sorry to hear that what type surgery you have?
@@r.guardia9107 I had back surgery for scoliosis and I had a spinal cord injury and I lost my left leg and I started doing squats and leg extensions to get the strength back
@@jacobpearson3916 my mother has also lost leg, what helps now
Thanks
I had back surgery as well biggest mistake of my life after surgery I couldn't feel my legs rushed back in reopened my back I had blood clots damaged my nerves and spine ten time worst now after surgery and that was 13 years ago
This is all me!., Thank you so much!
Anyone who had Microdisectomy between the age of 25-30?
In 1997 had a 360 two level fusion. S1 L5 L 4. Bone graph off left illact. 2003 hardware taken out because a pedicle screw in spinal cord. Now I have two herniated disc above fusion and two in middle of back. I'm 64 now. I have a lot of pain and getting worse and my pain doctor wants to abandon me because workers comp has not given me a surgeon yet. I don't understand how a doctor can do harm to me and others. I keep moving but bending walking to long or standing the pain gets worse. But I keep going. God help us
Thank you for this information. My spine is a mess (DDD) I'm hoping to find someone locally (SW Ohio) that offers this treatment. I've done a lot of treatments for my spine plus 2 fusions but no one has mentioned this. I appreciate you putting this out. I realize it's 2 1/2 yrs old but still helpful.
Hi R SR, You are very welcome and glad it is helpful for your situation. Sorry to hear about your spine and we hope you will find help locally. If you feel you would like our team to help you here at our center in the future, we treat patients from Ohio and through the US, and are always happy to review your case in more detail. Hang in there, and we hope you get the relief you need soon. Take care.
Any update on your diagnosis? I have DDD, had a discectomy and a fusion with titanium braces. First appeared with I was around 17, so 6 years now and my current doctor is at a loss for ideas. I'm trying to find some avenue to take to get pain relief.
Have you ever heard of dr. John Sarnoff?
@@usracer3 Did you have a disc bulge when you were 17 or some other problems that compelled you to get the surgery done. I'm in the same boat l5s1 disc bulge
You need another spine fusion!! 😊
My sister had a lumbar laminectomy and fusion a couple of weeks ago. She’s on prednisalone for nerve pain. I tried to dissuade her from having the surgery but she did it anyway. I have the same degenerative process and have refused surgery twice. She is 71 and lives alone. I’m very worried about her.
After hearing this im scared. I have sciatica on both sides. The pain is so bad i can't walk. The most relief i get is staying flat on my back. My doctor is recommending surgery.
We would love to see you in our office Bree. We know that things can seem scary but surgery does not always have to be the end solution! We do have an article on recommended alternatives if you'd like to take a look :) caringmedical.com/prolotherapy-news/degenerative-disc-disease-surgery/
Wow, it amazing how so many of us thought that surgery was a great relief only to end up 9 months after L-4, L-5, S-1 Lumbar fusion with all 4 of the procedures you discussed , I have excruciating pain down my leg, numbness in the leg, a warm feeling by the calf, and lower back pain. The consistent pills and injections, lidocaine patches, with no relief. I cannot walk half the time.....especially when it gets really bad and numb....
Hi kashax93, So sorry to hear about what you have been enduring before and since your fusion. Sounds just awful! Glad you are looking into some possible options for getting help non-surgically. We would be happy to help you here, if you would like our team to review your case in more detail. Feel free to reach out to us directly through our CaringMedical.com site. We wish you all the best in health and getting resolution of your pain so you can get on with your life! Take care for now.
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I was recommended to have Medical CBD & THE PAIN is under control
got diagnosed with central canal spinal stenosis and DDD over a year ago, june 23rd i had a laminectomy l3-L4 also a forminicetomy and a diskectomeny. i have issues from my T12-S1.... i feel my 7hr back surgery DIDNT HELP AT ALL, in all honesty i feel i am worse he only focused on my L3-L4/L5 Due to the herniated disc and bone spurs he did state my L2 S1 was severely calcified. i feel my surgery made me worse i still cant walk, my left knee is still heavy i try and walk and stand as much as i can tolerate.. being 33 it really sucks. i just want my quality of life back and this dr insists i just need more time to heal.
Thanks 🙏🏽 I’m actually in a lot of pain after having surgery 3 months ago.
Hi Nassine, Thank you for sharing and so sorry to hear that. If you are still struggling with pain after your surgeon has released you from their care, and you would like to have our team take a look at your case and possibly see you here as a patient, you are welcome to reach out to us directly. Wishing you continued healing and hope you will make a full recovery. Take care.
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What is the name of that therapy you mentioned? . I have now had two spinal fusions a year apart. L3 thru S1. Numbness has continued to both legs. I’m now 5 months post-op from second surgery. I live in Pensacola Florida so do you have any recommendations where I can get help near me? I can only walk 1 block at the most before going completely numb. I must stop and sit down for 15 minutes or more before feeling returns. I’m healthy and was always active prior too. I had two vertebra’s with spondylitis and four bulging disc. Now have 6 rods and four spacers. The physical abuse is overwhelming but now the mental abuse from is taking me over. Any advice would be appreciated. Please and thank you.
I was literally forced to do a C3-4 ACDF in order to let me finish my mandatory millitary service, 12 days before it ended. After an easy recovery, 7 months later the pain suddenly started again but now nothing touches it (before my surgery I endured the pressure and pain of a 7mm hernia with Ibuprofen and orphenadrine and at some point the symptoms faded). I am in constant pain for almost 4 months now and at this point I can't work but I am not entitled to compensation from the millitary unless I prove that they directly caused my hernia (they did through negligence) and there is no way in hell I can gather 4500 work days to get a disabilty retirement. Worst of all is I am 27. I don't want to be retired and in pain. I was going to start my own machine shop...now I don't know how to die without causing suffering to my loved ones...
Hi Sketch1994, So very sorry to hear about the suffering you've been going through. Our heart goes out to you. We know that not everyone is able to travel here for medical care, but it sounds like you've exhausted many of your local options. If it becomes feasible for you in the future, we'd be happy to review your case and see if it sounds like we can help. We wish you all the best in healing. Hang in there!
How are you now ?
@Sketch1994 ❤Please keep trying.. never give up *HOPE*
You need a new spine fusion!!! 😊
Hello! I had herniated disc and surgery ( 3 weeks ago) helped immediately.
I am still very careful but feel no pain and walk without any problems at all. I am a Pilates and Water Exercises Instructor and even post these workouts on my channel : check them out!
Doctor: would you agree water exercises after the incision is healed is good to prevent any problems in the future. I know it worked for me for my whole life, until I got into a car accident:(
Any moves that should be avoided in the water specifically?
Great information!
I was injured at work in 2016, I have seen 8 different surgeons; 7 agreed that I had 2 slipped vertebrae, that was pinching the spinal cord and nerve endings, and I would need a 360 fusion to repair it. At the end of October I was told that in order to have the 360 surgery (by the 8th surgeon) that I'd have to lose 75 pounds because the front incision wouldn't heal before infection set in. I started at 277 lbs November first of this year. As to date I have eliminated almost 100lbs. I experienced complete right leg paralysis and was sent to ER by my surgeon and he would meet me there.. which he never did. I was transferred to another hospital because my surgeon wanted me to see a neurologist. I somehow was transferred to the wrong hospital and ended up seeing a cardiologist instead of a neurologist... There hospital stay was a nightmare. I demanded to be released once I found out he was a cardiologist. My surgeon decided to go forward with surgery, however, he changed the surgery he would be doing. He decided to do a lumbar laminectomy instead of the 360 fusion. I am exactly 3weeks post-op and I have NO relief. The numbness, tingling and shooting pains still shoot down both legs and into my feet. I have the exact same pain as I did before surgery.. With a bit more added due to having surgery. I have been complaining that my spine does not feel stable but the surgeon keeps telling me that it is. He told me a week ago on the 15th of June when he removed my Staples that I had permanent nerve damage since I didn't have relief from the shooting pains. I again told him my spine feels unstable and he continues to disagree with me. I have the same amount of pain now that I had before surgery, only now I have the added pain of the 2 - 4 inch incisions and 2 drain holes, that somehow all got infected. And I was prescribed bactrium and finished then all, but still suffer from constant pain. What advice can you give me?
Hi Mandi, Oh wow, so very sorry to hear about all that you've been through and are continuing to suffer from pain and nerve damage. We do treat many complex pain cases here and would be happy to review your case in more detail to see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics. If you would like to send in your most recent imaging reports and overall medical history, you can contact us directly through our website or email, as well as phone. There are many times that the reason for the pain is spinal instability/ligament laxity but it is not found on the static x-rays or MRIs that are traditionally done. If the provider is not looking for instaility, they may only look at the discs or for spurs, masses, or other common problems seen MRI, but not match it up via physical exam, your history or symptoms. Hope we can help you. Wish you all the best in health!
Did you ever get relief or better. How is your back now. I'm asking because you described my issues almost exactly. I'm 2 months past surgery and I'm more screwed up than before. If I sneeze to hard I sometimes end up in the e.r due to pain.
@@outstandable yes, actually I am better. I still have pain but nothing like before. The first six months EVERYTHING irritated my spine and I ended up in ER. Now the pain is manageable.
@@mandi7224 last question... are you able to go back to work or do any fun activities.
@@outstandable unfortunately I have been put on permanent disability. I'm sure if I wouldn't have had to wait so long for surgery I probably could have went back to work eventually. As for the fun activities, it depends on what it is. I try things and if they cause pain or discomfort I move onto something else that's fun. Just remember that it may not always cause pain or discomfort... Try, try and try again.. Lol. Good luck. I hope I've been able to help you!
Dr. I am from Mumbai- India... Can u and will u kindly help me with an advice?
he prob would if you actually asked him something specific
Wow I wish you had an office here in Southern California bc I had a fusion years ago at L-5, S-1 for a herniated disc and sciatica. I now have failed back syndrome. I have also had 4 other back surgeries to remove the hardware, have a vibrating Medtronic device implanted, a Medtronic morphine pump implanted, and then the implants removed bc my body was rejecting them. I also have scoliosis, kyphosis, and other orthopedic issues in my neck, shoulders and knees. I see a pain management doctor once a month now and have been for the past 13 years for the awful daily pain I have. I wish someone had told me that I may have had other back issues that could have been treated conservatively and maybe not even had to have a fusion surgery. Hindsight is 2020 now. Thank you for the insightful video. Really bummed in SoCal. :(
Hi Rachel, So sorry to hear about your very long struggle with daily back pain and the multiple surgeries. Thank you for your kind comments about the video. We would love to see if we could possibly help you, if travel to our clinics becomes an option for you in the future. We do take on complex cases like what you're describing and would, of course, want to review your case in much greater detail first to ensure you sounded like a good fit for our clinics. Please feel free to reach out to us directly through our website, email, or phone if you would like our opinion on your case. In the meantime, wish you all the best in health. Take good care.
Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics Thank you for your reply. Maybe someday travel will be available. Have a very blessed day. 😊🌸
@Rachel Domer @Caring Medical It sucks that insurance wont cover a trip so you can have a better quality of life. You would think they would see it as saving money in the long term. I had 3 surgeries and probably over 30 injections. My mind has been to very dark and almost life ending places. No one should have to suffer daily like this. It's crazy at first surgeons are your friend and give hope for relief, then when it doesn't give a long term solution then there feeling get hurt and they turn out to be rude. I hope you can someday make this trip to see if they can help you.
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It's a year later. Have you gotten better
Thank you for the video.I had lower back surgery because I had slipped discs.Now my pain is gone in my leg,but it has moved to the back of my legs and across my buttocks.It is excruciating and now I'm having a lot of problems walking and standing.I know now how to explain this to my surgeon.You explained my situation exactly.Thank you so much for the information.
Dr John Sarno. Read his books and listen to him on RUclips
How are you now?
Hi my name is Hazel,
Last February I suffered a burst fracture of l5,since then I have been getting pain down my legs into my feet and terrible pain in my mid to lower back as well as pain in my hips and sacral joints.I am asthmatic, diabetic and have osteopenia.
My surgeon has also told me that my lumbar spine is shaped like a letter c,he has also said it would be too dangerous to operate, surely there has to be something that can be done Can you offer any advice or suggest any form of surgery that may help me.
These treatments post surgical only work when the surgery was a success and is slow healing due to age or severity. Most of the population are forced into pain management techniques that are unproven and expensive. If you take someone that’s had 7 failed spine surgeries take away their hydrocodone tell them to take 8 muscle relaxers a day and keep coming back for shots that do not work then prescribe psychotropic meds for pain mixed with other meds send them on their way and say oh by the way we can try blood platelets infusions even though their is NO clinical trials or research. Ah yeah modern medicine.
you guys really sound like you know what you’re talking about. i would want to book an appointment but i can’t afford flying there :( i’m in georgia
Hi autumn, Thanks for sharing. We hope that you will be able to find someone who has similar medical philosophies who practices closer to your home. Wish you all the best in health!
Where is he located?
read the reviews!
What symptoms would someone have if their bones did not fuse at L4/L5? CT scan over a year later is vague?
Hi. History of bilateral foraminal stenosis at L4-L5; herniated disc worse on right side, hypertrophy of ligamentum flavum and central canal stenosis. It caused right side sciatica. I had a bilateral laminectomy, resection/shaving of ligamentum flavum in May. Right side so much better but now I have left side symptoms. Very frustrating. Any thoughts. I did do a lot of sitting post op. I walked a lot too though.
Dr. John Sarno book called healing back pain. Also you can buy many videos from him on RUclips
I had a laminectomy discectomy surgery and I think at this point my pain is worse than when the surgery L4L5 S one please what else can I do I can’t support my bag I’m every day with Pain
Hi Aurora Perez, So very sorry to hear about your suffering after back surgery! :( This is why we do what we do here which is explain why this is common and what can be done at this point to try and avoid another surgery and restore as much function and pain relief as possible. We would be happy to review your case and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics. As Dr. Hauser discussed in the video, we specialize in Comprehensive Prolotherapy, a regenerative injection treatment that stimulates repair of degenerated soft tissue that support our joints. The spine is one of the primary areas we treat in our clinics. Feel free to reach out to us directly to discuss your case, through our website, email, or phone. Wish you all the best in your search for help and hope we can be a part of getting you better! Hang in there, Aurora!
Hello I have 4 month's since surgery the pain is chronic everyday all day so tired of it ! Wishing you good luck !
So where can I reach you guys to see if you could help me with this chronic pain
@@rosanaortega1241 How are you now @Rosana ?
@@cesarluna7160 How are you now Cesar ?
My father has had 5 failed back surgeries and can walk around now. He is doing physical therapy and such but are telling him the pain he feels is only in his head. He continues to do his exercises despite the excruciating pain and bruising around the surgical site. Time is ticking for my father and he's already spent 15 years crippled. Please, what can be done?
He needs a good pain doctor, the opioid crisis has turned those of us that need them into shells of our former selves. Knee jerk reactions. You simply cannot take someone like your father and expect some bullshit business full of used car salesmen like pain management has become and expect anything different. The implanted tens device may help him if they can get through the scar tissue, you simply can’t prescribe PT to an elderly person that has been immobile for years. They are just taking your money. I know. Research Johns Hopkins and please whatever you do, research these claims made by Pain clinics that have all these new great treatments.
Dr John Sarno
I feel the same desperation for my 80 year old father. He had a failed fusion a year ago in the UK which they tried to correct within 2 months but he was left almost crippled, stuck in a hospital bed for weeks on end. When he finally made it home, he ended up back in hospital with sepsis from a urine infection and then covid. He now needs carers to wash and dress him, he still needs a walking frame and he is totally weak and exhausted and now has pain which he never had before the operation. He has no balance and we are deperate to know if this is as good as it is going to get. Nobody seems to give us any answers. He is living in hope but I fear what he may do if he thinks he has to stay like this.
I currently need a microdiscectomy surgery due to a huge disk herniation but am not sure if I should get it because I also have a flat back (lack of curvature in the spine) and was told I will need a surgery for that as well. I was wondering if they could fix both things with one surgery vs. doing two. I would appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
Hi Perla, We help people avoid surgery when possible. So the surgeon would be the person to ask if that is the only path you are considering. However, for herniated discs, comprehensive Prolotherapy may be a better option if looking to avoid surgery all together.
How did your surgery go?.
Can u tell me that after surgery why my left leg feet get drop and its around 1 year it is not ok it is drop can u tell me how it will be ok ?
Hi Quick DIYS and Crafts, Sorry that you are having foot drop or other issues since your surgery. We would be happy to review your case in more detail to see if this sounds like something we could help you with here. We cannot recommend anything specific based on such little information and without seeing your physical condition, etc. But if we could help you, we'd be happy to! Feel free to reach out and tell us more about what is happening with you: www.caringmedical.com/conditions/prolotherapy-back-pain/#get-help-now
We wish you all the best in getting to the bottom or what is going on!
Most likely it’s your Peroneal Nerve and you need PRP injections
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I had a partial microdiscectomy 4 weeks ago L5S1. Had amazing results for almost 3 weeks until the disc re-injurrd for seemingly no reason. Heading in tomorrow to try the same surgery again and hope it sticks this time. I'm very nervous for this one due to existing scar tissue from the last one and fear of nerve damage. Hoping for the best. Wish I knew if there were vitamins or something to take to enhance recovery. Also, how does one brace to cough/sneeze?! Wish the occupational therapist would cover this stuff.
Had the same thing, I was good until first week of surgery and then everything just started coming back from 2 week where I was getting pain . Now I have to get another imaging done to see what’s happening.
I hope you you get better
A week out from the 2nd surgery and so far so good. Pain is pretty much gone again, but I'm following the post op religiously for as long as it takes, doing all the vitamins, rest, walking, and limiting motion. I'm giving this the best chance I can. Hope you get better!
@@bishrambinodkhanal4282 ^^
@@jordanh6470 Thanks mate. I just think that this time its the L5-S1. Getting same pain for which I had surgery before.
I hope you get better and face no any complications.
HAVE A HEALTHY LIFE AHEAD BUD
I had my l4, l5, and s1 worked on. Months later i dont feel like the surgery worked
Usually we pick up the bad surgeon’s
Thanks for sharing I been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease facet joint disease facet arthritis L3 L4 L5 also L5 S1 mild posterior disc bulging accompanied with biforaminal narrowing on the right sclerosis of the posterior facet articulation at the lumbosacral junction and subtle sclerosis of the iliac border of the right sacroiliac joint and lumber hyperlordosis I'm seeing a neurosurgeon on 6/14 for a consultation for surgery I've only been taking medication no injections just surprised they want to go right to surgery
Hello, I had a mild procedure two weeks ago and I'm in more pain. Would you please give me some advice please? Thank you...
Hi Sherry, So sorry to hear about your pain. Please reach out directly to the physician who performed your procedure to inform them of your status. We cannot give medical advice over the internet. We wish you a full and speedy recovery!
Thank you for reaching out...🙂🙏
I’m one of those 50% after having back and neck fused failed and was diagnosed with failed back syndrome I’m in worse pain than before my surgeries .is there anything to help me with the pain?
Hi Jesse, Very sorry to hear that. Appreciate you sharing. We know it can be absolutely awful and our hearts go out to you. We wish you the best on your search for options and glad that you are exploring some possible avenues to explore. If you feel that you'd like our team in Fort Myers, FL to review your case and see if you sound like a good candidate for our center, we'd be happy to help. You are welcome to reach out to us directly anytime. We wish you all the best in healing and restoring your function so you can get on with your life! Take care, Jesse.
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I been diagnosed with failed back syndrome.
Hi Amy, So sorry to hear that you are dealing with that. It's a very painful and progressive disorder. We would love to help you get back on track and restore the areas of your back that are truly causing your pain and disability, without surgery. If you would like our team to review your case, please reach out to us directly at info@caringmedical.com or through our CaringMedical.com site, or you can call us directly as well. Hope to help you soon! Take care for now.
There is only a failed back surgeon , no failed back syndrome.
I think I’m having the same experience. After l5/l4/s1 fusion I could never touch my lower back . Pre-surgery I loved deep tissue massage. If I get a massage now I tell the therapist “do not you’ve my lower back.” If I rub it due to muscle ages I suffer deep pain the next day.
had a L5/S1 fusion a month ago, and they want me to walk 2000 steps a day which I do, but I’ve been waking up every morning in the worst hip pain for the past few weeks and I cannot hardly walk. I have an appointment tomorrow. The first x ray was iffy she said. 😩
Hello. What did the doctor say. Did you get a mri..hope you are feeling better. Take care. God bless you and family and friends.
@@stitch2499 I am scheduled for a myelogram Wednesday. He said the pain and pressure he wants to see if it’s caused from the hardware or not. If not then referring to a hip specialist.
@@YMarie87 How are you now?
I have microdescactomy and Hemilamicectomy. Everything was ok after surgery ! I start walking but after 3 weeks i have a bad hip pain and very painful straighten up if i sitting to long or getting out of my car i can sleep fantastic no discomfort or pain but a couple of hours after i am moving around and sit down it's hard to straighten out my back and it's painful standing on my left leg or taking a deep breath ! Surgeon saying probably muscle spasms and want me to do Physical therapy !
What way is therapy going to help ?
Hi George, Sorry to hear about your post-surgical symptoms! If you are still having ongoing symptoms after being released from the surgeon's care and going through the recommended physical therapy, we would be happy to help you get to the bottom of it. Feel free to reach out to us directly through our website, email, or phone. Wish you all the best in health!
I had the exact same surgery and and had the same symptoms after the same time frame. An MRI turned up my disc reherniated. Going I tomorrow for round 2. Hoping it's better this time. Were you able to find any relief?
My sciatica pain left but I'm afraid to tell my surgeon. Im worried if i leave it alone like last time, one day it will all come rushing back. But what if the m.dectomy only fixes the sciatica? My lower back feels like a bunch of Loose Jenga pieces when I move.
Leave it alone. Fix a problem if it arises.
This is exactly me.
after 3 failed lower back surgeries for chronic lower back pain thru 15 yrs
I hav been been saying since day one.....their looking in the wrong place!
What is the p word he is saying for treatment????
Prolix,prolific,prolo, propagation????
Please help
Hi MAS, Sorry that you are dealing with that. But glad that you found out about other options. The treatment is called Prolotherapy. Specifically, we are known as one of the world expert clinics on Prolotherapy and treat patients who travel here from all around the world. If you would like us to review your case in more detail, we would be happy to do that. You can read more about Prolotherapy at Caring Medical on our CaringMedical.com site, as well as submit a case review form to talk privately about your medical condition. Wish you all the best in health!
Hello I had laminoscopy in March 2020 I'm in so much pain chronic pain surgery didn't help at all I'm so tired of being in pain everyday all day ! Anyone suffer from this ? Especially the left Side leg calf omg it hurts so bad 🤔
Hi Rosana, Sorry that you are dealing with such unbearable pain! We would be happy to help you here in our clinic. As Dr. Hauser explains in the video, it is common for our office to help patients overcome post-surgical pain and get to the real reason why the pain has become so debilitating for so long. Feel free to reach out to our team directly through our website, email, or phone and we can review your case in more detail to see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics. Wish you all the best in health! Hang in there.
Is regenerative medicine covered by insurance ?
This is something you have to discuss with your insurance provider. We will provide you with an itemized receipt that you can use to self submit. We have had individuals that had been reimbursed but again this is between you and your insurance provider!
Thank you for sharing this information.
Beautiful explanation and very professional.
Many thanks for your kind words! Happy New Year!
I can’t walk stand sit all I can do is lay down.
I will have my surgery on 26.11.20 for L5-S1 Alif fusion. But I dont know if its a right decision, I have only little pain in my legs and I can walk free, my biggest problem is that I cant bend forward and sometimes when standing op after sitting its painful and I have to walk to get better, I get lot of pain in my lower back, MRI show that L5-S1 disc its allmost gone, you have any advice for me?
Hi Torn Ozmanjan, Sorry that you have only been offered surgery. In our experience, we do not see that fusion is the best option for most people, as we treat so many people who have ongoing symptoms after a fusion. In our offices, we look to stabilize the spine but in a natural way, by treating the ligaments and stimulating them to repair. If you would like our team to review your case in more detail and see if you sound like a good candidate for our center, we'd be happy to help. Wish you all the best in health and recovery from your back pain and instability.
Huh. I had ALIF L5S1 on 11/19/20. Im still experiencing pain. I think i did too much, too soon. Christmas dang near killed me. 12/28 and i can get out of bed again.
I did my Alif on L5-S1 on 10/12/20 and Now 18 days I feel great, On 25/1/20 I will start fysioterapi and I hope everything will be good
Hi doctor.
I had microdiscectomy on L5 S1 approximately 12 years ago and since then I have had sciatic pain in the left leg resulting in muscle wastage to the left calf and pain.
When I approached my doctor's they were quite dismissive and said they had got rid of a large herniation which could have have been more serious so they feel they have done their job although the pain is continuing and the calf wastage is there.
I have recently seen a physiotherapist who has demanded another MRI scan because of the muscle wastage in the calf although I had a scan one year ago which they said from that everything looks fine.
I find it very difficult to cycle pushing down on my car and I am quite concerned and Confused any help would be appreciated.
I have the exact same issue, I ended up getting a L5/S1 fusion. Hopefully it will stop my leg and buttock pain. My calf has also atrophied
Same
Get injections first always i had l4-l5-s1 had little bit improvement even that MRI or xray dosen't show si joint. But 42% si joint wont show on MRI i am getting injections on si joint to see if my pain is coming from there. If that fails then fusion surgery on l5-s1 since my disc slipped 50%. Always try different options before considering surgery
How is your back now?
@@AdityaGupta-xq3kr its good
@@sutkos3288 Glad your doing good.
@@AdityaGupta-xq3kr thank u
Hi. I just had a Laminectomy for herniated disc (L5-S1)which caused horrible siatic pain down my right leg. I am now one week post op and feel tightness, soreness and pain in my right buttock going toward my right hip/flank. Discomfort is usually highest in the morning. Is this normal for 1 week post op or failed surgery? How early can u tell if it's failed surgery?
Hi Jamila, So sorry that you are experiencing this. Please confirm with your surgeon what is to be expected after their procedure, as we would love to help you but you'd need to first be released from their care. Unfortunately, it is common for surgery not to resolve pain and these are the patients who end up in our offices. The main reasons are discussed in the video. If you have this problem after the surgeon says that they don't feel that they can help you any more, we would be happy to help. Hopefully, though, you get resolution of the pain very soon. Please reach out if you do not. Take care.
My son had a microdiscectomy of L3-L4 & L4-L5 around 3 months back.But, he still feel pain in his leg....is it common or is it something surgery failure?
Please help me to know
Hi Deepshikha, So sorry to hear about your son. That must be very frustrating for your family that he is still having pain down his leg. As Dr. Hauser explains in the video, it could be that the discs were not the cause of situation in the first place and that after the surgery the spinal instability worsened further. If you would like our opinion on non-surgical options at this point and to see if he would be a good candidate for the regenerative treatments (Prolotherapy) in our clinics, we would be happy to help. Feel free to reach out to us directly through our website, email, or phone to discuss the details of his case privately. Wish you and your son all the best in health!
I had 4 back surgeries L4 L5. All surgeries fail. On my 2nd surgery doctor puncture a hole that cause csf. I had my 3rd surgery to fuse my spine and to fix my lumbar hole. Surgery fail. 4th surgery fail im still having a leak. I suffer from Headaches, pain left leg numbness, back pain. I still don't find a solution.
Ty I know I'm.sitting too Mich and sitting in the car for five hours so my sister can shop I realky get out of that car almxmcrooked I walked,700 ft today had tp stop ten timrd to sit abd lean against something..it was I. The nineties sp that did not help
The problem is you Exactly describe low back pain but your HMO Dr diagnosed bursitis of the hip, Dr #2 looks at MRI and says no you need a total hip replacement, he implants the wrong type hip replacement, Dr #3 says oh you need a minor L4/L5 laminectomy, he clips L5 / S1 root nerves giving you peripheral neuropathy. Dr #4 spends 7 hrs in your back on L4/L5/S1 Fusion Decompression and says Sorry you should have seen me first but my HMO said No. Preparing to try my second Spinal cord stimulator the Medtronic is worthless.
Does failed Lumbar fusion cause pain at the scar line say L4/L5 Fusion but a non union or could that cause pain below the scar line or would you assume there is an issue with L5/S1 if the pain is below the scar when bending forward?
Picking the bad surgeon is common. For my first cervical I picked dr charm the used car salesman. But I’d had consultations. This thine I just went to the surgeon my doctor sent me to.
Get a second and third opinion. Most insurance companies will pay. If not, it’s your back. Find out what a consultation costs and pay for it. You really don’t need new clothes, but you only get the one back.
This was a good video, thank you. Now I know what to discuss with my physical therapist.
I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis and I also have two bulging discs they did surgery for the spinal stenosis I was told 10 to 15 years from now I will have to address the bulging discs I don't get it why didn't you do that all at once
The most scary nightmare is when the doctors did the surgery fixing the wrong couse of the pain,
How can I tighten the ligaments? I asked my surgeon about prolotherapy and his response was he only does procedures supported by scientific evidence.
I'm fused L5-S1, reccomended to extend fusion to L4-L5 FIVE + years ago due to fusion destroying that disc. I still have chronic low back pain. I need to get in touch with you folks
Herniated disc l5 s1 sciatic pain is excruciating right now. I can not stand or walk. Any thing is better than that.
Its a muscle problem. So y do u treat it as a bone problem? Then u treat it money is a bitch for u
There’s a #6: Incompetence
My lower level fusion twisted on the left inwards .. What will they do?
I need a multilevel disc compression in the lumbar region plus spinal stenosis herniated disc colio stasis bulging disc I'm also ate up with osteoarthritis! I have been running away from having surgery or any type of injections. I've seen on the side of a vile epidural or steroids are not meant to be put into the spine it can bring on the effects of osteoarthritis faster I think I'm choosing comfort Care
Hi @user-tf7dh7cm6p, we are so sorry to hear about your symptoms and osteoarthritis. It is wonderful that you are looking into alternative treatment options like Prolotherapy. We hope that you can find the right care for you - we are praying for your healing.
So if I am sitting to much what kind of therapy can I get?
Hi my pain came back 3 weeks after surgery is this normal? Does this mean it was unsuccessful
Hi Sassykulture surridge, Sorry about your pain coming back so soon after surgery. How frustrating. From our perspective and the reasons outlined in the video, this is more common than most people think. If the pain isn't gone, then it means the surgery did not address the real cause of the pain, which is likely from the ligaments. This is why we see so many post-surgery patients here because we specialize in treating ligaments. If you are struggling with pain after your surgeon has released you from their care, and you'd like our opinion on your case, we'd be happy to help. Wish you all the best in healing.
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I was bending a lot and I'm still healing for about 5 months now and I'm scared that I messed my back up, I didn't do surgery on the bottom of the spine and I also don't really feel pain
My problems started at 23 at L4/5 they put me in traction for 6 weeks (prior I had 2 weeks intensive physio where she was trying to push the disc back in but this made me worse!) I then had a nerve root injection-walking ability decreased & leg giving way. Then chymopapian injection (they put it in the right hand side & it was the left side affected- I heard them say before anaesthetic- where’s her scan! That made me sorer, so goodness knows what it did! Then disc enucleation. I didn’t recover quickly & walking worse still sciatic nerve pain & lower back pain. A year passed, then surgeon decided to stress disc above (it burst) that was worst pain ever! Taken into hospital shortly after & spinal fusion L3-5. Still no pain relief. Another year another disc - bottom one - disc enucleation then not long after another fusion to S1. All this with other injection procedures in 4 years. I’ve been left in agony- only plus was 3rd disc had felt like a rotten tooth removed but still sciatic nerve pain- leg weakness & upper back affected by muscle spasms. I had my daughter at 36- affected my pelvis, she was an ounce off 10lbs by Caesarian. I got more bent over. Had physio etc but still in a lot of pain (but she kept me alive & helped depression!) another nerve root injection,this time burning Down front of thigh & groin pain. I’m 53 now- I’ve had multiple steroid injections into joints & my sacroiliac joint on left I’ve been told needs fusing as nerves affected- my whole leg is sore - sciatic, femoral,I’ve pain round my ankle, back & front of leg & foot. I can’t walk any distance, constant pain- I have a stick, crutch, walker & wheelchair. I also have pain in my hips- they said not bursitis but I get steroid injections there- helps right side but feel it stirs up nerves on left- can only lie on back or right side for short period. I can’t stand- I’m so bent it’s painful. Tried physio even hydrotherapy but still in agony & same symptoms.My GP doesn’t want me to get more surgery & I haven’t been given any guarantees! I’m in Scotland soz for long essay. Ps also b12 deficient ie pernicious anaemia. Any thoughts?
Wow I have just had surgery well 6 months ago and have been diagnosed with FBSS they are saying they could try other options which did you feel didn’t work?
Hi Sarah Princess, So very sorry to hear about the horrendous pain and agonizing surgeries you've endured. We wish we had a center near you to help. Unfortunately, we do not. We do treat patients who travel here from Scotland although we understand that is not possible in the immediate future. If there was a chance that you could travel to us, we would be happy to review your case in more detail and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinics here in the US. We'd love to help you if there is an opportunity. Hang in there, Sarah.
Caring Medical Regenerative Medicine Clinics thanks so much & soz for the long history but it’s been horrendous- in🙏🏻 I’m able to come in the near future to see if you can help because all I’m getting here is general practice younger docs wanting to take away my strong meds & if I could survive w/out them & be normal I would but I’ve tried everything available here & at the moment taking painkillers, going to a sunnier climate where I swim & enjoy the sun makes a slight difference but I never sleep due to the pain &I can only 🙏🏻I’m able to get help - thank you 💕
@@ladysarah7 I'm sorry for you have endured so much pain since 23 years old. I'm 19 and have l5s1 disc bulge
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Just had my 2nd formonotomy. Each time my leg pain kets worse. While it does seem to help my back pain. I can barely walk now. Pls help. I'm in agony
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very useful information thank you. I have a question about this therapy. I had a laminectomy+disectomy on the L3/L4 four month ago. Unfortunately in the last 6 weeks my right side is very painful and my right leg goes numb after 5 minutes standing even when I walk my leg and back hurts. I had a second MRI a week ago and one of the neuro surgent recons I need a level 2 fusion...
You are saying in your video that the prolo therapy can fix or help to reduce the pain and numbness by regenerating the ligament. Would you explain to me how exactly works? How the new ligament can help to fix my posture?
Thank you.
I had a laminectomy and foraminotomy 5 months ago. The last 2 months horrible nerve pain running down my leg. I can only walk for 5 min before I go numb in my hips. Did you get second surgery
@@steveanderson1058 yes I had my second surgery but I am worse than before. After my second follow up and MRI the doctor told me he didn’t touch my right side at all. So 3 weeks ago he did the same surgery and shaved off my facet joints. I am in pain all day, can’t walk or stand more than 3 minutes. I am going to have a follow up with him soon but I know he wants to fuse me…I have been looking for other options as well and I have come across artificial disc replacement and facet joint replacement! Truly amazing stuff. The facet joint replacement is something which is very new and I think more doable but if you have bad spine. Unfortunately I don’t think they perform it Australian at all. The tree is a clinic in Germany where they are specialised for this and disc replacement. I wish I was a millionaire now…
@@gabrieltimar3028 I go in for an appointment in 4 days. I'm afraid they're gonna tell me to get a fusion. I lifted weights at the gym before surgery. Now it hurts to do some exercises. The only time I don't hurt is when I lie down or sit. I'm a contractor so I'm losing work. Thank you for the information. I hope you get better.
@@gabrieltimar3028 oh and yes I've heard of new surgeries. There is disc replacement but that is costly. I'll look into facet joint replacement as they did trim my facet.
@@steveanderson1058 How are you now ?
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I have contacted you via your website, could you please help me, I’m actually down to the point of begging for help. I have NO LIFE worth living anymore.
Hi Pernilla Artistic, Thank you for sharing and our team will review anything you have sent through our case review portal. Wish you all the best as you navigate possible avenues to explore to restore your health.
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Do you work on the cervical spine?
Hi Lisa, Yes, we specialize in the cervical spine, including treatment of the upper cervical area. You may want to check out some of our other cervical spine video playlist: ruclips.net/video/2HTY3WGWFzY/видео.html Hope it helps. Take care.
I wonder if they have this near me in Maryland. I have had my L2/L3 Lam/Disc and have been in constant pain since right after surgery. I was even told it was in my head because they couldn't explain the neuropathy down my right leg. I will see if I can find a therapist that does this treatment.
How are you now ?
Can u do anything for arachnoiditis?
How do I know if that is the case?
Thanks for the honesty cool glasses
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I’m 10yrs post micro discectomy & have had chronic sciatica for the past 8mth. The MRI is showing it’s scar tissue from the last opp around the s1 root & physio hasn’t helped it. Is there any treatment for this?
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I had an L5-S1 discectomy on 1/15/21 and my pain has gotten worse. It has completely ruined my career and education prospects, I’m 27 and on workers Comp. Dr says he doesn’t know why I’m still in pain. Tried PT that didn’t work
Hi Hana Waheed, Thank you for sharing, and we're very sorry to hear about how young you are and suffering from such debilitating back pain. So awful! We would be happy to review your case in more detail and see you in our center, if you want help from our team. We wish you all the best in getting to the bottom of it and having your function restored.
@whitemanfromtown How are you now ?
@whitemanfromtown How old are you ? Cause I'm 19 years old and I have l5s1 herniated discs
Is this FBSS the doctors wrong doing?
Hi Michael Lol, Thanks for the question. Even if the surgery itself was done well, it can be that the patient did not have a good response for many different reasons. However, at that point, the lamina was already removed, the disc was removed, the joints were fused, etc. So, it makes the case a whole lot more complicated because there were permanent, irreversible changes have been made to the spine. Based on the numerous surgical failure cases we see and the research on surgical outcomes, we believe it should be seen as a very last option or in the case of an emergency life-saving situation.
I would love to know what he recommends for Adhesive Arachnoiditis with burning peripheral neuropathy in my entire lower body. I've had 4 major spinal surgeries. The last one (removal of metal pins and screws, scar tissue and SCS)did help some but still a mess.
You have got 4 surgery...😣
I would love to know what he recommends for someone with failed back surgery syndrome and adhesive Arachnoiditis as well! I’ve had 7 major spinal surgeries and now have a pain pump - I’m still in pain.
2 weeks ago a spine surgery happened on me. It was L4 - L5 UNI TLIF(left side) (Globous) . sir by mistakely I have done masturation after 12 the day of surgery and now I am worried about it.. I am a 23 years old Boy.
Please tell me is it going to very bad for me.....
Please ans. Sir Please...🙏
Hi amit- please follow up with your surgeon to express your concerns. They are the ones who know your case.
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy yes sir,, but Can you tell me have masturbation bad impact on spine ?
Or after spine surgery ?
@@CaringmedicalProlotherapy At first I am very glad that you replied me sir. Really appreciate how you care your viewers, and answering online patients whom you don't know at all..
@@amitpatar4261 How are you now?
Dealing with scar tissue from microdisectomy ?
Hi Frank Franco, Sorry to hear that. If you are looking to avoid another surgery, we'd be happy to take a closer look at your case and see if you sound like a good candidate for our clinic. Take care for now.
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So how do you determine if your sciatic nerve pain stems from a sacrio iliac issue?
Hi Mark K, Physical examination and history are the key indicators. The joints have to be moved to determine if/where there is joint instability. If you are having SI/sciatica-type issues and would like to resolve them nonsurgically, we would be happy to review your case. You can reach out to us directly to tell us more via phone or email at info@caringmedical.com or our CaringMedical.com site. Wish you all the best in health!
I’m 56 and have had severe scoliosis since age 11. I lived a normal life and exercised, went to college, worked as an RN. By age 53 I had to have a 2 stage anterior/posterior T4 to pelvic fusion. About 3 weeks ago I heard a loud pop followed by debilitating pain. A left rod fracture was found at L4-L5. My surgeon advised me that rod fractures happen all the time and I will have to learn to live with horrible pain. Should I get a second opinion? The pain is unbearable. Thank you! I’m also fused from C2-C7 after a bad fall. I had a lot of complications after that. I had 4 surgeries. But that finally healed correctly. The last surgeon saved me. He was the one who told me my scoliosis was severe and he sent me to a spine center.
HI Elaine, So sorry to hear about your recent rod fracture and resulting pain! Glad you are looking into some options. Please consider getting another surgical opinion or even a non-surgical opinion by doctors who can not only do imaging but also a proper physical exam and discuss options with you, both potential surgical and non-surgical. We wish you all the best in healing!
Hi Elaine, I had one failed spinal fusion from T-4 to L2. I became worse off after the fusion than I was before with severe scoliosis. I did lots of research and went to UCSF, Spine Center to see David Bradford, MD, Orthopedic. He did a revision surgery and added a bone wedge to give my spine a natural lower curve.. Dr. Bradford is retired now but he and his spine team fixed my failed fusion. That surgery lasted 5hours,,half the time of the first failed surgery. Now my pain is gone and I can stand, walk straight. Not all spine doctors are the same. Choose one who is well-renouned. I would personally choose UCSF if I had to go again, but there are other good places, mostly in Universities in major cities. I was lucky to have medical insurance to cover the cost.
Hello Doc I had a back surgery 3 weeks ago.I’m able to walk well now but I feel a lot of tingling in my hips and I don’t feel pain but the tingling is uncomfortable
Hi William, Thank you for sharing and we wish you all the best in continued healing!
Probably healing and scare tissue setting in...need to massage the area
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔
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None of this seems to address the fact that pain can occur without a structural cause.
that's the point, that often times there IS a structural cause that isnt being identified initially before surgery or treatment
There is also the case where a person can have a chronic tissue based problem (cervical stenosis and osteophytes, inflammation and scar tissues) that can’t be treated successfully surgically and these are a trigger for central sensitization flare up. This is a bottom up situation and In this case opioids work to calm and prevent the trigger source pain thus helping to keep the central system calmed down, keeping a lid on all the mind body top down symptoms and even allowing for healing to occur. Sadly with the overreaction and irrational response to the “opioid crisis” and the big money in spine surgery the bottom up CS sufferers have lost the one tool that works consistently to reduce their bottom up caused top down suffering. Cannabinoids require a lot of experimentation to find the right one that works without the high or sedation. They may not be the best choice in bottom up Central Sensitization. The bottom line is these patients are complex and require an initial investment of time that most primary care practitioners want nothing to do with. So we are misunderstood and left to flounder and suffer. SHAME on our doctors. SHAME
@@Gpacharlie very true. They downright maimed me with horrible exams. Very shameful.
John Crichton Sorry John. What is unforgivable is they have known this stuff for 20+ years but they continue to do it.
@@user-ct3lg7mw9t I am sorry to hear that your mother is suffering unnecessarily when a carefully managed pain relief is available. It’s a heartless crime.
I've now had 9 lower lumbar surgeries. 14 epidurals (none helped whatsoever) before and after. I have been diagnosed with l5/S1 chronic nerve root radiculopathy. I have both lower back pain (makes me sick to my stomach) and I have the searing, burning sciatic pain. My last surgeon said the nerve was dark gray when he was in there. He told my wife he was very sorry for me. Why did he say that? And yes, after my last l3/l4 fusion, I am in more pain then ever.
@user-ct3lg7mw9t Thank you. It's absolutely miserable at times. I'm thinking about getting the nerve stimulator implant. The pain gets so intense that I start sweating all over.
Love the way you explain
Thanks for the kind words, Isabella. Take care.
Im in so much agonizing pain right now. It feels like a toothache in my back.
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Some ppl are in enough pain that they can't freaking stand or walk!!!!
I had L5-S1 fusion and supposed to also have a foraminotomy for marked L5-S1 right foraminal stenosis. My post-op MRI was worse than my pre-op MRI (both read by same radiologist, best in the area!). Another local surgeon placed a spinal cord stimulator, I was a physician assistant in trauma orthopedics so I knew him well. He reviewed both MRI’s, told me not to expect much relief and another surgery would be technically difficult (in other words, go out of the area). Now what? My symptoms are far worse, I walk like I’m wearing an Edgar suit (Men in Black 😊)! I’m really trying hard to get a second opinion from specialist in failed back syndrome, they all require medical records, I have asked, requested, signed for those records 8 times yet still no records released. Why are they withholding my records????
You wouldn't get L5-S1 fusion and a foraminotomy at the same level. That doesn't make sense. A foraminotomy decompresses the nerve compression caused by a disc bulge. Fusion removes the disc completely and replaces it with a cage so the buldge would be gone completely. The only reason you would need a foraminotomy and fusion at the same level is if your nerve compression was caused by bone spurs and they had to remove the disc and shave bone.
Hi, I had laminectomies on L-45 L5-S1 and now having severe pain in my left leg (mostly in the calf) the latest MRI stated
Granulation
tissue along the left lateral-subarticular region at L5-S1, appears mildly less
prominent compared to 5/17/2021, suggesting evolving scar tissue, extending to
the traversing left S1 nerve root and margin of the exiting left L5 nerve root.
2. Severe left neural foraminal stenosis at L5-S1, may impinge on exiting L5
nerve root, unchanged"
Not sure where to go from here? Saw two Neuro surgeons and they say that I need a fusion. I'm not sure how that would address my situation.
Did you have the fusion
@@whatthe6532 The insurance co gave me a hard time and finally agreed to cover the surgery, (two segment fusion) It should be scheduled mid March.
Hope it all goes well for you and you return to a pain free life.
@@whatthe6532 Thank you so much!
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