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I had a spinal fusion. How to manage pain after the procedure?
Query: Hi doctor,I was in a wreck, and my T12, L1, and L2 vertebrae have metal rods, screws and plates. I had a spinal fusion. I also have osteoporosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disk disease. My old doctor had put me on a high dose of pain medicine. I wanted to get rid of painkillers, so I switched to S... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq. I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. It appears that you have indeed used a lot of Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone). This happens in many patients who are on pain medications, as they t... Read Full »
My CT scan reveals a fusion of joints and spine. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lot of back pain in the morning. My CT scan shows my sacroiliac joint is fused, and my spine and other joints are also fused. There is also fusion between my ribs and spine. Could this be due to ankylosing spondylitis? I have had the pain for over 15 years now. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) show some fusion between the spine and the sacroiliac joints. This could also be degeneration. I suggest a serum marker correlating with HLA (Human leukocyte ant... Read Full »
Even after my spinal fusion surgery, I have leg pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had L5 to S1 fusion a year ago, and I am still experiencing a dull, diffuse ache in my right leg, intermittent tingling and numbness, and more intense pain in my right foot. But my doctor keeps telling me that it takes time for nerves to heal, but this pain is similar to prior surge... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nerve healing could be painful, but the pain you described is due to nerve compression, and not from healing nerves. A new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) study is required. I strongly advise taking some medications like Vitamin B 12 capsules, tablet Duloxetine (Dul... Read Full »