Doctor Wants me to have a Spinal Fusion Should I do it???!
Question: Doctor Wants me to have a Spinal Fusion Should I do it!?!?!?
Hi there , Has anyone had a spinal Fusion or know someone who has!? I was rear ended hit and run by a drunk Driver Last June and my surgeon is recommending a Spinal Fusion of C 4-5 , 5-6 but Ive heard a lot of bad things!.!.!.Im so confused!.!.!.Should I get it or not!? Im soooo sick of taking all these meds Im on Duragesic patches And 80 mg of Hydrocodone daily!.!.!.!.!.!.I dont wanna take meds forever but I cant deal with the pain the rest of my days (im fairly young still) Please Help!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
The best thing to do is to talk to your family doctor!.
Then, talk to at least two more REPUTABLE surgeons (who do not work in the same facility) to get more than one opinion!.
Make a list of ALL the questions that come through your head and ask them all (even if you think some of the question are stupid)! A good surgeon will always understand and will never ridicule you for asking soo many questions when it comes to something as important as spinal fusion!.
Do reasearch on reputed websites, preferably national health websites because they have alot to lose if they don't post the reference of their information!.
Finally, get MULTIPLE testamonies form people who have gone through the procedure because the experience of one may differ from yours!.
Once you have accumulated all of that information, you will be able to take an educated decision!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Then, talk to at least two more REPUTABLE surgeons (who do not work in the same facility) to get more than one opinion!.
Make a list of ALL the questions that come through your head and ask them all (even if you think some of the question are stupid)! A good surgeon will always understand and will never ridicule you for asking soo many questions when it comes to something as important as spinal fusion!.
Do reasearch on reputed websites, preferably national health websites because they have alot to lose if they don't post the reference of their information!.
Finally, get MULTIPLE testamonies form people who have gone through the procedure because the experience of one may differ from yours!.
Once you have accumulated all of that information, you will be able to take an educated decision!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Rather than rely on this place!.!.!. why not ask for a referral to a doctor for a 2nd opinion!? Or, ask for referrals to people who have had this procedure so you can talk to them!. Hospitals have patient educators whose job it is to help people find resources about their conditions, etc!. They should also have contacts to support groups!. There are support groups for EVERYTHING!. Find a pain management group and / or a back pain group!. Explore your options and gather information!. I don't think asking people in this wasteland will help you make a decision that will be truly informed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I would suggest that you have visit a chiropractor!. I was in the exact same accident!. Get the chiro to take X-rays and do the adjustments!. Work with a massage therapist as well for muscle strain and imbalance!. Surgery should be your absolute last option!
I am fine and it has been 6 months and I am doing much better!. Good luck and I hope you feel better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I am fine and it has been 6 months and I am doing much better!. Good luck and I hope you feel better!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I had one 5 years ago C5-6!. It eased the pain a little but not completely!. I am still on meds!. All surgery is a crap shoot, you have to way the odds and do whats right for you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You dhould get a second opinion from another doctor and if he says you should get one aswel you should find the best chiroprractor you canWww@Answer-Health@Com
If you decide to go for it, ask around for the best back doctor in town!.Www@Answer-Health@Com