Never again

[treefrog]

Oh, how nice Phylly. I hope you really enjoy them. My cats always got in the way when I was doing yoga. It was especially annoying when I would do a bridge, and one of them would crawl underneath my back and lie down on the mat.

I'm sorry that you are having sciatica again. Hopefully it is just temporary.

[phylly]

I was just wondering if the pain that returned while doing an unintentional deep knee bend to reach something on the floor is actually from the Rhizotomy wearing off? I had the Rhizo in December at 4 levels. My fusion was at two levels in Feb. It has now been 4 months. This is a really annoying pain which I thought was a piriformis muscle irritation. Now I wonder if the nerves are growing back and it has just been there. It started at the back of my leg in the joint and it felt like a tear and deep pain in the joint. Am I doing too much? Can't I do a little bending at two months? Does anyone have any ideas? I cannot believe it is coming from my back again although it does come up the side of the sacral area. Is this SI joint inflammation? I am not sure what to think it is????
Phylly

[treefrog]

I will let someone more knowledgeable reply.

But I wouldn't guess that it is the nerves from the rhizotomy growing back already (unless you have super fast growing nerves). It usually takes 9-12 months for nerves to grow back, and sometimes even up to 18 months. **This is only based on reading I have done. I am not a medical expert.

Sorry you are having some new pain Phylly. I hope it isn't your back. But, I'm sure you know that 2 months is still early in recovery, especially from fusion. And you are bound to have odd aches and pains. I suggest calling your doctor though, and see what they have to say. I hope you feel better soon.

[Kathy]

Phylly- Sorry you are hurting still, although 2 months is early in a fusion recovery. I hope the pain is just temporary and resolves soon.

I would love to see a picture of your new puppies! My friend just got Basset Hound Pups and they are so adorable. I make her bring them over a couple of times a week so I can cuddle them. My dog has been at the vet all week with surgery complications. I miss him and can't wait for him to be home again.

[phylly]

Okay,
Here are my adorable puppies, Leila and Lucy. I am really getting bonded but the poop accidents have to go. SOON! Just like little kids and i can't bend over. Maybe the grabbers will come in handy.
Phylly

[Kathy]

Ahh, they are so cute! I want to hold and cuddle them! I know the potty training sucks, but it will pass soon enough (not quick enough for you though, I'm sure ) I'm telling you, dogs are just about as much work as kids. Gotta feed em', get fresh water, let em' out, let em' in, out, in, puppy nap (hope they don't sleep too much and not sleep tonight) out, in, food, water, out, in, bed time. Start over tomorrow!! But, they are oh so worth it!

I'm so jealous, I would love to have cute puppies to sleep with. My big dog, Jack, is 90 lbs and thinks he is a kitten (maybe because he lives with 3 cats?) This means that he wants to jump on you, sit on your lap, etc. Ever watched Ice Age 2? Where the big girl mammoth was raised with the little, agile monkeys (not sure what they are). Anyhow, she thinks she is one of them, since she lived with them and saw them everyday and never sees herself, she even sleeps in a tree. This is exactly how my dog is. He is my big baby. I always joke that someone could break into my house, tie me up, and the dog would offer to help them load the tv if they would get him a milk bone! He's a very sweet boy and is awesome with my kids. Funny how they can get on your nerves so bad; but you love them so much.

[Gil Denis]

Hi Philly

Cute pups I am sure they will keep your mind off some of your pain.

Hope your recovery continues to get better

Kathy Ice age 2 we love that move do you mean the Possoms

All take care GB

Gil