SI joint belt
Hi Cindylou,
how'd the SIJ injection go? as you know, a fusion can put pressure on the SI joints. i wanted to recommend that you try wearing a SIJ belt after the injection for stabilization. i had a SIJ injection into my rt SIJ a few months ago which gave instant relief to my right hip/sacrum (did nothing for the back) but it only lasted for about 1 wk. I saw a neurosurgeon today whom rec I have another rt SIJ injection and that i wear a SIJ belt for 6 wks after the injection and see if it helps. you can buy them through medical supply stores but my neuro today gave me a much higher tech one made by Boa brace (you can google it to see it or i'll PM you a link to it if you're interested).
and that's great that you're already completely fused!
take care,
Liz
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scoliosis; 1998 snowboarding injury->DDD L3-S1 w/annular tears/protrusions; 2007 episodes of rt foot drop
2007 Prodisc ADR L4-S1
L4-5 Prodisc tilted/facet issues; old L5 nerve damage
2009 L4-5 Prodisc ADR removed and revised to XLIF w/posterior instrumentation
massive hemorrhage from tear of inferior vena cava at right iliac vein due to adhesion from Prodisc op
2010 not fused; as a result of complications permanent nerve damage to lumbar plexus causing severe rt leg, hip, groin pain
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