[Jeremy456]

Drewrad / JeffR

I was hoping the weightlifters would back me up.

I will definitely need your experience and help.

I am currently looking into insurance options, can be complicated. Also, my first opinion will be from a spine surgeon in my area.

Thanks for assisting me on my new journey.

Jeremy

#2
08-12-2015, 07:00 PM
drewrad
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 484



Sorry you're here Jeremy, but glad you've found us. Similar situation although I'm postop. I'm 46. Weightlifter since 12 years old. Went to Spain last year. 3 level lumbar.

Exciting stuff...

Ask me anything.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.

Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.

MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.

L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.

DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.

Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.

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#3
08-13-2015, 06:54 AM
JeffR
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 352



Weight's screwed me up too.

and I like Drew I had a 3 level in Spain. Shoot any questions you have.

Note since your issues SEEM to be limited to L5-S1 - get confirmation if you can - you MAY be okay with just a fusion so don't rule that out. Personally if I had the choice (which I did) I would opt for ADR as recovery is faster and prognosis is generally better.

Good luck.

-Jeff
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Lifelong history of back issues from a young age, spasms etc.
1995 - Weightlifting injury
1997 - Hip Injury
2009 - Trampoline injury (just bounced down on my butt)
2009-2011 Physiotherapy and medication, progress but no lasting pain relief
2010 - X-Ray DDD L5-S1, L4-L5, L4-L3
2010 - MRI Herniation L5-S1, Bulges L4-L5, L4-L3
2011 - Epidurals - No relief
2012 - Facet Injections - No relief
2012 - Discogram TBI - positive L3-S1

L3-S1 ADR M6-L w Clavel 11/28/2012