Prayers, please, POST SURGERY-SEE POST 102! :) :)

**robinh** · 09-22-2010, 09:06 PM

I can so relate to your worry and concern. It's very hard to watch them be in so much pain and feel there is nothing that can be done short of surgery. My SO has the stenosis, plus other problems (5 bulging discs, 2 herniated discs, scoliosis, stenosis and osteoarthritis of spine). He's resisting the surgery angle for as long as he can.

A suggestion for your hubby.....if he can try acupuncture for the pain. It won't fix the problem, but for the pain - it makes it manageable. And it's really doesn't hurt. My SO has accupuncture every 4 weeks and it has helped him unmeasurably. He was very skeptical at first, but after watching our dachshund go through acupuncture and get better, Dick changed his tune. That was three years ago and he swears by it now to help manage the pain. Just the change in his outlook has made it worth it.

**Catty1** · 09-22-2010, 09:20 PM

Better news than expected, for sure! :-)

I hope Coop gets a gifted physiotherapist, who can really work wonders! That acupuncture sounds like it has worked for a few people, too.

HUGS!

**Marigold2** · 09-23-2010, 10:42 AM

I am so sorry to hear of your husband's back issues. I know how this can effect the whole family and bring much stress.
But from reading the other posts I also see that he is doing better and I too would like to add my best wishes for him and your entire family at this most difficult time.

**gini** · 09-23-2010, 12:00 PM

More prayers being offered for your husband. I cannot imagine being in constant pain.

Recently I have been receiving acupuncture for a different condition and I have noticed some improvement.

However, I understand that for pain management it is wonderful. Good wishes for you all - blessings to come.

**Anikaca77** · 09-23-2010, 01:06 PM

I'll keep saying prays! I hope PT can help.

Melissa

**Pinot's Mom** · 10-07-2010, 10:42 PM

Update!

Physical Therapy began this week. There was an hour and a half evaluation on Monday, and yesterday they "put him in traction". He explained this to me but I would never do it justice. He was in a traction type system, but it also involved a heat/steam therapy at the same time, some stretching and proper positioning. It already seems to be helping and has put Coop in a much better frame of mind. Thanks for the prayers - we seem to be in a good place!