Staci's DAD needs Prayers ~ Pain *Fixed* ~ Back HOME & Recovering

[shais_mom]

and the pain is slowly getting better after they upped the dose of the neurontin. He is up and moving around some and planning a trip into town this afternoon.
No I don't believe the fusion was from his hip they were able to do everything from the posterior side. and no other incisions other then the looonnngg one on his lower back which covers the one he had 28 years ago!
he is doing well enough that he isn't calling the doctor today b/c today was the 'deadline' he gave the doctor if the pain wasn't getting better.
Thanks for asking and I'll keep ya'll posted!
{{hugs}}

[shais_mom]

I'm not sure I should start another thread or what - but Dad's been having some back pain again. We attributed it to sciatica and he's been suffering for about a year.
So finally he went back to the dr. had an MRI and has a BULGING disc now.
So I'm taking him to the Dr on Friday for a steroid shot in his back to hopefully reduce the bulge before it herniates. It was either that or surgery!

[ramanth]

Yikes!! I hope your dad feels better soon.

[Grace]

Okay - so a steroid shot now, but what later? The steroid is only temporary, a stop-gap measure. If the disc is really bulging he will need either extensive PT or surgery - maybe both.

I had a bulging disc 25 years ago. Had surgery - total resolution of symptoms. No problems since.

Keeping your Dad, and you, in my thoughts and prayers.

[RICHARD]

Wow, best wishes to your dad!

I hate back pain!!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thoughts and prayers going out to your Dad, Staci, and you and all the family. The poor fella has really been through it. He must have the patience of Job.

[zippy-kat]

{{hugs}} Prayers are on the way!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dad's been having some back pain again.
He went back to the Dr. had an MRI and has a BULGING disc now.

So I'm taking him to the Dr on Friday for a steroid shot in his back
to hopefully reduce the bulge before it herniates.

OUWCHIE!

Tell Dad we wish him the Best for a Speedie Recovery and no more pain!