new 43yr old member
Hello all, my name is Rick. I'm struggling with degenerated and torn L34 and L45. I'm not in great pain, but I get crippling back spasms when I try to do therapy. Now I'm so weak I can't lift more than 5 lbs nor walk more than 100 yards.
Back in 2001 I had the same problem and had an IDET procedure. After 3 years of waiting and PT, I recovered enough to do most things I enjoy. However 5 months ago I reinjured my back and can't seem to recover.
I'm older now and don't feel like waiting another 3 years, nor subjecting my diseased discs to any more burning procedures.
I'm very disappointed to hear that the Biostat Fibrin Sealant had disappointing Stage 3 results (same efficacy as placebo)
My plan is to try PT again with cortisone injections. If this doesn't work, I'd like to go to Germany and get a pair of M6 ADRs.
I hope we can all recover soon and get back to life,
Rick
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