Anyone had their Prodisc Fused?

Lyndsay · #1 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 01:34 PM

Thanks Blair, I'm glad to see that you are recovering & feeling better

The reason I asked about the Prodisc is because of the keel in it, I thought once a Prodisc was in it couldn't be removed?

Mark, thank you. I had some leg pains before my surgery but nothing like I get now.

I'm beginning to think my PT was right in that I set my sites too high in what I would gain from having ADR! I know I'm only 7 1/2 months out but I'm far worse now than I was 12 months ago.

I honestly thought ADR was the best option & being at the end of my rope with my back problems I thought it would be the answer to my prayers! I just hope I can get something, some how sorted out in the next few months before I lose my insurance (divorce) as once that's gone I'm screwed because of the useless NHS

Thanks again for your replies.

dshobbies · #2 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 07:04 PM

Lyndsay and others,

I'm sorry that your pain has increased. We all have ADRs hoping for that all elusive miracle that will give us our lives back, releasing us from our unrelenting pain and constant need for medications. For some, this dream is realized. For others, it is not. For most, there's a percentage level of relief, hopefully, acceptable.

Currently, there is no database, from the patients viewpoint, of successful implants. Where a doctor might consider the ADR successful, the patient may consider is only 70% successful, etc.

Though I wouldn't consider an increase in pain successful, 7 months is still early. There's a lot of swelling going on and inflamed nerves can take quite a while to relax. If all tests reveal nothing, which doesn't completely negate the possibility, stick to your medication regime which should include anti-inflammatories. Ask your pm about Neurontin or Lyrica for nerve pain.

I do hope your pain is resolved soon and you move over to the successful side of life. I wish you well,

Dale

Lyndsay · #3 (**permalink**) 06-25-2007, 08:49 PM

Thank you Dale. When I saw the PM last week we discussed Neurontin etc but he wants to wait & see how things go between now & my next check up in a months time. I agree it's still early days, I just get frustrated at the constant increase in pain & not being able to do the things I want to.

Thanks again.