24 years old and spinal fussion surgery??
I am 24 with L4,L5,S1 herniated disks. Doc has me on pain killers which work pretty good, but he is kind of pushing towards surgery. If he would just keep me on these meds I will be fine for a while. Surgery is not an option but he doesnt take me serious…he thinks I am afraid of surgery or something…I am afraid of comlications in such an important part of my body…spinal cord. I cannot afford to become paralized…no insurance and I am head of household supporting my lil bro and putting him through college, and supporting my mother because my father passed away not too long ago. I have no health insurance am self employed in landscaping. Any suggestions?
Reader’s Digest had an article on back pain a few months ago. They listed some of the alternatives. My Pain Doctor did spinal cord injury research before his present position and he chants ” 100%, NO SURGERY!” The only person I’ve known to praise spinal surgery was a friend who had broken his neck and was in a Stryker Frame. He regained his ability to walk. Others have regretted it.
Medical technology is moving forward at warp speed. You are young and it would be tragic to do irrepairable damage to yourself through surgery.
Meanwhile, you may qualify for some disability, and your family may be able to get other assistance. You need good support and therapy. Landscaping is pushing your safety limits. Try water therapy if you can, to get the weight off your back.
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