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    10 weeks post op L4-S1 fusion

    Hello fellow spinal frienRAB. I'm 42 and in pretty good shape. I am now 10 weeks post op and a little frustrated. It seems I'v been doing fairly well as far as healing and pain. After 6 weeks, I felt much improvement, but it seems the improvement has not gotten any better since then My question...
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    Are topical lotions ok to use after spinal fusion?

    Just curious but lotions with capsaicin-are they ok to use? Thx guys
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    Post fusion-Is this common?

    Hey guys. I'm 8 months post op from L4 to S1 fusion. Everything has been going quite well. The first few months were tough at times but nothing too bad. During the whole process pain meRAB did there job pretty good. The highest I was on was about 4 a day of norco which is vicodin-hydrocodone...
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    Can I take NSAID's(ibuprofen) after spinal fusion?

    Im 3 months post op from l4-s1. I was told I would have to stop taking NSAID's for a year. The doc said NSAID's is not good for healing. Yesterday, I saw a different doc and he said after 3 months it is ok. What gives? Shannon:wave:
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    Fellow spinal fusion brothers and sisters

    I'm about 4 months post op and everything looks good. Last week, doc took x-rays and showed fusion is happening. I'm still on pain meRAB but decreasing as time goes by, taking only one norco a day. The only PT I have been doing is walking. The doc now says I can do more. My question is what...
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    Exercises and stretching after fusion

    Hello guys. I 'm about 11 months after L4-S1 fusion. Overall, it's seems to be a success. Many times I have little or no pain which is great. My question is what exercises do you guys do on a daily basis that has helped to keep the back strong and lessen the pain? I'v seen a few physical...
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    Sunburned feeling on feet-pins and needles

    Hey guys. I'm 5 weeks post op from spinal fusion of L4 to S1. Just recently I'v been experiencing strange feelings in my left foot. It feels as if the top of my foot is badly sunburned. I also have feelings of pins and needles on the bottom and on my toes. The feeling is very eratic and comes...
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    Spinal fusion post opt

    Hi guys great site. I recently just had spinal fusion from L4L5 to S1 about 4 weeks ago. My question is what should I expect. It seemed everything was going pretty well. Yes ofcourse I did experience pain but the past week it has gotten much worse. I have been doing more things such as driving...
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    Can I go cold turkey from norco?

    Hello guys. I have been taking norco for about 4 months now ever since I had back surgery. I have been decreasing the amount I take and for the last week, I just take one a day spilt in 2 doses. What can I expect if I went c/t? How long would the w/d symtoms last or would I have any due to the...
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    how long does it take to become physically addicted to klonopin?

    I have been using klonopin for 10 years at .5 twice a day. It really has no benefits except maybe slight reduction in anxiety. Recently, I had back surgery and been on norco( 30mg of hydrocodone) for 6 months. I am now off the hydro and its been tough. I have found that taking 4 mg of klonopin...
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    Taper question-plz help

    Hi guys. Great site. Just wanted to know if while tapering, I should take my dose once per day or divide it into two doses? I have been using norco(10 hydro) for about 7 months due to back surgery. My dose for the past two months has been around .5 to 1 pill a day. Although on a few occasions...
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    Rebound pain

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    Vicodin has made me very depressed

    Can anyone relate to this? I have been on norco for about 4 months-currently take 1 per day. During this time I have found my mooRAB are very eratic and my anxiety is thru the roof. I have struggled with dep all my life but it seems to be worse while on vic. Can vic do this?Thx guys.
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    does anyone know how i can fix the central locking on my ford focus?

    when i click my central locking all the doors lock apart from the back passenger side.does anyone know how i can fix this please? grateful for any help out there.thanks in advance
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