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On Opiods Due To Severe Chronic Pain. History Of Wedge Compression Fracture Of L1 Vertebrae. Suggested Against Spinal Fusion And I Injections. Help
Hello, I suffered from a wedge compression fracture of my L1 vertebrae in a forceful accident. I'm 33 female and this was two years ago. I have done pain management, Physio, hydropool and still am. Due to my severe chronic pain I'm still on opioids and can not work. Each day I have to lay down to rest my back 70% of the day. The surgeons say a spinal fusion may make me worse and these are the cards I've been dealt. They said I injections won't work. Am I really stuck with this pain for the rest of my life if its not better after 2 years?
Wed, 14 Aug 2013
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We need to see Xrays. how bad is the L1 compression? definitely there is a solution. If the pain is due to fracture and collapsed L1 then fusion should help. If pain is severe then vertebroplasty may a option. need to see your xray and Mri to tell you more. Thanks.
We need to see Xrays. how bad is the L1 compression? definitely there is a solution. If the pain is due to fracture and collapsed L1 then fusion should help. If pain is severe then vertebroplasty may a option. need to see your xray and Mri to tell you more. Thanks.
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