Anterior Fusion/Workers Comp

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I injured my back at work in 2008 and as a result of that, had a fusion from L4-S1. I also had a disc replacement at L5/S1. After I returned to work I began to have more problems and had a second surgery in 2009 to extend the fusion up one more level. I have had discograms, ESI's RACZ, Myelograms, you name it.. I have a bad disc at L3-L4, a compressed nerve at S1 and my fusion didn't take. Now my Dr. is recommending that we do an anterior fusion and remove the bad disc and put a cage in and repair the fusion, also replacing all of the hardware.
After my second surgery my husband's employer relocated us to another state. This has become a very difficult situation because I must have surgery in the state that I was injured. I can't figure out how the heck I'm going to do this. Does anyone have any similar stories? I am scared to have another surgery but I can't take the pain anymore. I have to lay in bed 4 to 5 hours a day! I'm only 38 years old... I just need some relief and I feel that workers comp is making this as difficult as possible.
 
Workman's comp seems to try their best to make everything as difficult as it can. Since your husband was transferred, I see no reason why your case can't be tranferred as well. You may need to seek the help of an attorney who specializes in workmans comp cases and I wouldn't hesitate to do so.

Hopefully, someone who has experience with these things will see your post and can add some helpful advise other than what I have said.

Good luck.....and please stay in touch.

Carol
 
Thank you so much Carol. I actually do have an attorney however my move is considered "voluntary".. Do you have any experience with anterior fusions? I'm so nervous!
 
Unfortunately, I DO have experience with that as well as several other types, lol. I did find that recovery to be fairly quick and easy compared to some of the others I had. Just be cautious and follow your doctors instructions and don't push yourself post surgery. Slow and easy is the ticket.

Please stay in touch and let me know how it goes.

Carol
 
Carol, have you had fusions? What doctor have you used if you don't mind me asking.. I am going out of my mind, my symptoms are getting worse and I'm scared. My feet hurt when I walk (pins&needles) Pain shoots down my right leg, and I have left groin pain that radiates down my inner left thigh. I also have severe muscle spasms and I could go on and on... I have had two fusions already and I really want the best doctor I can find.
 
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