si joint fusion anyone have any comments

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si joint fusion anyone have any comments
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Sat, 11-01-2008 - 11:39pm

Husband is having SI joint fusion, anyone here have any experience with it?

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Registered: 06-28-1997
Sun, 11-02-2008 - 12:11am

I've had degenerative disc disease in L5/S1 for

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Registered: 08-27-2001
Sun, 11-02-2008 - 12:18am
No experience, just want to wish your husband a successful outcome!


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Registered: 04-02-2008
Sun, 11-02-2008 - 10:27pm

Thanks for responding.

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Registered: 04-02-2008
Sun, 11-02-2008 - 10:28pm
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.
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Registered: 09-08-2008
Sun, 11-02-2008 - 10:43pm
I had a relative

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Registered: 04-02-2008
Sun, 11-02-2008 - 11:00pm
Oh I have been so against the surgery because it scares me so much.
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Registered: 09-08-2008
Mon, 11-03-2008 - 12:32am
Thanks. She tells me that some days are better than others, but I know the pain is worse than she admits.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 11-03-2008 - 9:53am

sorry I can't be of help, but I did want to wish him well.


have you done an online search for a support group?

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Registered: 04-02-2008
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 10:20pm
He had the procedure Thursday and it went well.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 11-07-2008 - 10:24pm

Watch out for infections. They can cause a lot of damage.

But it's wonderful that there is no pain. Best of wishes!

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