spinal fusion and sciatica

[mystey123]

hi guys new at this but i need some questions answered. i had my op in feb 2006. was up and about post op doing pretty good. just the last few weeks starting to get that burning back in my foot what i'd like to know is how long does this fusion last and that sciatic nerve frightens the hell out of me if it comes back is that going to gradually take me back to it as it was before the op. i don't know if it's my job which is a lot of lifting causing it, i just assumed i could go back to normal activities but is there a guideline to how much lifting and how much weight is too much please help i love my job so much can't bear the thought of not working.

 

[tmvincent30]

I didnt know when i had my first fusion in 2002 that i was not supposed to be bending lifting and twisting but thankfully everyone educated me well this last time. I know there is a certain amount you can lift at certain times but i am not sure exactly what it is. I am sure some others that are better educated will come along. And i know the bending and lifting things stays with you to but again not sure how long.

I wish you the best of luck and i hope someone can answer these questions further.