L4-L5 Fusion

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Fusion L4-L5

I use to be a big band drummer and musician professionally. However, in my twenties I took up karate for ten years. Well... being a young kid, I thought nothing of kicking trees and brick walls to strengthen my legs.

Lo and behold at 62 I found out I have DDD. The kicking of the brick walls did it I think. Anyway, I've had C4-C5 disc replacement, a second surgery on L4-L5 Laminectomy that didn't help (was in pain for nine months in bed) and finally in January had L4-L5 fusion with hardware. The first five months - no pain. Felt like a new man. Then I slipped after a shower which immediately caused a very sharp pain at my operation site (fusion). X-ray showed nothing. The pain has somewhat decreased but it still hurts.

This is the important part. I want to regain my career as a drummer which will take allot of work practicing 4-8 hours a day sitting. After sitting four hours, the sharp pain comes back. Anyone, what is going on?? MRI scheduled for next week. thanks
 
WOW. I admire you wanting to be able to sit and play for that long. With both cervical and lurabar stuff that's amazing! Hopefully your fusion is fine after the fall.
 
Thank you for your kind support. After many years of not playing, this is my last chance to see if I still "got it." But it will take that much work to find out. You are very kind. thanks again.
 
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