back problems

[mikedatiger]

Wow, I was about to post on the same dang thing. I am 32 and I am facing Spinal Fusion as we speak. Just finished up my MRI about an hour ago. Procedure definitely sucks, but I am running out of options and the pain is becoming unbearable. Over a 2 years of Chiro treatment, and nothing. Only 2 options are spinal injection or surgery. I am going to have the surgery, but only after several opinions and after having more time to think - can't work for 6 weeks (at least).

My b-in-law is an ortho surgeon in BR. Shoot me a PM and I will get you the name of his spinal guy, whom he highly recommends. My b-in-law is one of the best in the business for foot/ankle and I definitely trust his opinion on docs.

Keep me posted on what you hear, and I will do the same. I would go to BR to get cut on, but I don't think it will work with regards to rehab/etc. as I live in Houston.

Doc was talking about a front/back procedure and that ain't fun. SUX, but so does living in pain...