Hi need help
Okay, I am new here and learning to navigate around. I have seen so many horror stories regarding fusion and on the Charite disc. The doctor I am seeing is trained in the charite only. I am contemplating fusion, but wanted to know if replacement was better. Out of all of ya'll, what is the success of fusion vs. ADR especially long term. I have moderate L5-S1, L4L5 neural foraminal stenosis, moderate left face arthrosis and left lateral recess stenosis. Also, severe narrowing of the L4-L5-S1 spaces. I am continuously in pain and only on Celebrex which is causing gastrointestinal problems. My activities are severely limited and some days I get so discouraged and break down and cry. I used to be very active and at 41 yoa, I can barely walk or move some days.
Also, I wanted to know with fusion, how is your mobility? I used to play golf and tennis and would love to again someday and wondered if this would cause problems.
L4-L5 laminectomy age 21
Epidural injections 12/08, 1/09, and 2/09 without relief
Physical therapy x 3 months
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