Tracheal Resection Due To Stenosis
Sep 15, 2014
I have Tracheal Stenosis (narrowing of the windpipe) and I'm hoping to get an operation called a resection wherein the narrowed section of windpipe is removed and then rejoined again....
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Sep 15, 2014
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Cataflam Can Be Taken For Spinal Stenosis?
My mother has spinal stenosis and next month she will go to surgery. But, she has terrible pains. Her doctor prescribed her Codeine, but this drug does not help her. Is there some other drug which will help her to get rid of these pains?
View 1 RepliesL5/S1 ALIF + PLIF, Foraminal Stenosis + DDD - Thoughts?
Posting on behalf of my father. He is 48 years old and developed severe back pain and leg pain from Feb this year. We've been to a spine surgeon specialist and have been getting some advice. We have been given a nerve root block (steroid injection) and we tried conservative treatment (swimming + physiotheraphy) for 6-7 weeks but the condition has not improved. It is looking like we need to take surgical action as I can't image what type of pain he goes through every day. He is currently off work and on Lyrica 25mg + panadeine forte (basically tylenol a bit of codeine).
Here are the MRI findings for his lumbar back summarised:
* L2/3 - mild broad based disc bulge, minimal impingement on thecal sac.
* L3/4 - mild broad based disc bulge, minimal impingement on thecal sac. Mild narrowing of neural exit foramina on the left.
* L4/5 - broad based disc bulge, right para foraminal bilateral annular tear. Bilateral facet joint hypertrophy noted. Mild narrowing of the neural exit foramina bilaterally with potential irritation on exiting L4 nerve root weight bearing.
* L5/S1 - broad based disc bulge with facet joint hypertrophy causing mild impingement on the thecal sac. Narrowing neural exit foramina on left with potential impingement on left L5 nerve root. Mild narrowing on the right with potential impingement of exiting L5 nerve root weight bearing.
The surgeon has told us that it is basically bilateral foraminal stenosis on L5/S1 due to the disc degeneration on the L5/S1 level that is causing the back pain and the sciatica. He wishes to fuse L5/S1 anterior and posterior. There will be instrumentation (rods, screws, wedge). I was wondering if there was anyone out there with similar problems who elected for surgery. If so, how did it go and how much of the pain went away.
Also concerned if the 1 level fusion is actually sufficient upon reading some posts on this forum and the internet. I'm quite scared at this stage and my father even more so. However, the pain is really getting to him and I understand that we are left with no choice.
Foreaminal Narrowing Means Spinal Stenosis?
What does "mild foraminal narrowing" mean on an MRI result? VA clinic denies that my husband's MRI results show any abnormalities, yet MRI results list cervical foraminal narrowing and thoracic osteophytes Doesn't foraminal narrowing MEAN spinal stenosis of some degree? Why does the clinic insist they see nothing wrong on the MRI? Thank you for your help, this back pain battle is 4 years in the running now
View 1 RepliesWalking With Arthritis, Stenosis And Synovial Cysts
One of my great loves is walking. I love walking and love walking my dogs and not only that they expect a walk every day! However, I have along with all my spine issues (arthritis, stenosis), I also have three synovial cysts at the L3/4 level. I have a very consistent pattern, I start out the walk great, but by the end of the walk I am in such pain and with very painful spasms.
I am be followed by my pain management specialist who has been doing regular epidural injections, unfortunately there is so much scar tissue it is difficult to give me the injection on one side of the lumbar spine and I am finding the injections are lasting less and less time. The other problem I have is with my left knee and and am seeing an orthopedic specialist for this and just received a Synvisc injection. I am still dealing with a lot of pain in my knee - sometimes I feel like I am falling apart!
The problem I have is I know my basically my next steps would surgery for my spine to remove the cysts and surgery on my knee (not sure what procedure my orthopedic surgeon has in mind). Maybe, I'm just over thinking this - it is just awful to have multiple pain issues. I am just wondering how I would prioritize. At this time it would seem like the lumber spine is the priority, because sometimes I can't even roll over in bed without my husband helping. I am worried what I will like in 15 years - it is a scary thought. :sad: BTW - One thing both of my Doctors have suggested is a stationary bike and I understand that for exercise and it takes the pressure off the knee and spine, however I love getting out and walking with my dogs it is one of pleasures that I don't want to lose - even if I have to crawl home at the end of the walk.
Addition (Added 3/25/14) - Also, I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions to keep me walking - I understand my Doctor's viewpoint that other exercise options are easier on the spine (eg, stationary bike), however I just don't want to give up my daily walk. I am just wondering if there is anything that might help stop the spasms or reduce them.
Erectile Dysfunction :: Due To Stenosis / Urethral Stricture And Testosterone
I had stenosis/stricture urethra (N35) and some urinary infection because of it during a period of 2 years while doctors didn't give me right diagnosis.
Consequence is low testosterone and erectile dysfunction.
At the end they managed to discover the true problem and performed uretrotomia etc.
I still have erectile dysfunction and low testosterone and I am getting treatment because of it.
Is this condition curable and how long will it take me to recover testosterone and be cured of erectile dysfunction?
Colon Resection Due To The Diverticulosis
I'm just 2 weeks into recovering from a colon resection due to the diverticulosis I had and last night I was getting that horrible pain on my lower left side as if I was having a diverticulitis attack !
View 1 RepliesPancreatitis :: Pancreatic Resection Supplements?
I received a pancreatic resection of my tail in May of last year and have just been diagnosed with a 10 mm cyst in the head. I'm told all that can be done is manage pain/rest and food. Energy is lacking. Has anyone had any luck with B12 shots?
Endometrial Resection - Bleeding After 9 Weeks
I had my the lining of the womb taken away 9 weeks ago. I still have bleeding everyday. It's not heavy but mild to medium. It's everyday.
View 2 RepliesLumbar Spinal Stenosis? Pain In My Hips - Difficulty Climbing Stairs
I've been suffering with pains in my hips, causing problems with walking and standing. On a bad day the stairs are difficult to climb. This has been going on for about a year now. In the last 6 months or so I have developed a sciatic like pain, only happening when standing up and walking to far. The last few days it's been getting worse and I now have pins and needles in my legs and feet. Sometimes both legs but mostly my left. The sciatic pain is only ever in the left side of my buttock. When I try to stand, I am simply unable to put any weight onto my left leg for a while. I'm 31 years old and a mother to 4 plus work. The doctors keep brushing me off because of my age but I'm sure what I am experiencing isn't right.
View 34 RepliesDiverticula Surgery :: Undergoing Colon Resection?
Can anyone share their experience of undergoing colon resection? Does it make a difference if you have IBS?
View 1 RepliesLaminectomy With Resection Of Synovial Cyst - Experience?
I am a 65 year old female soon to have a L4/L5 Laminectomy with resection of Synovial Cyst (L4/L5) I need more information about the surgery, and what to expect as far as recovery time, etc.
View 1 RepliesBowel Resection With Giant Cyst - Cancer?
Again, haven't been on in ages. Seems I always have an issue, though, every year or so.
This time a large "cyst" was found when I went to the ER for severe "gas" pain back Labor-Day weekend, with CAT scan.
Now I have a young surgeon who has looked at that and blood tests (CgA - high) and MRI and says I need to have all my right colon removed along with the cyst. Just in case it's cancer, basically.
Anyone have a huge cyst outside their bowels and have this kind of surgery? I am scared of cancer, but even if I don't have that I'm scared of what the complications might be from the surgery itself and removing 1/3 of my colon. I'm 44, have a very young son, and a mother already bereaved from losing my sister last year to breast cancer. I start worrying about sepsis, MRSA and "leakage" (poor surgical connections) and blockage. Is it silly to worry about all this?
What bugs me is that the surgeon seems very concerned about cancer, although the 1 marker - CgA - that was high could be high because of my 7-year usage of double Nexium. I also had a "beautiful" colonoscopy the month before the ER visit.
First Rib Resection For Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Experience / Recovery?
Has anyone had this surgery and had a good recovery? If so how long did it take, do you feel normal, and are you restricted at all?
View 14 RepliesEndometrial Resection - Recovery Time - Still Bleeding (18 Days)
I had this operation done 18 days ago. To remove the lining from the womb. I am still bleeding. It isn't as heavy as it was before operation. But still like a light to normal period. I suffer with very lower left back pain, this has been worse since I have been bleeding heavy & it is still there. Anyone else had endometrial resection?
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