2 surgeries -no help
Tried to save money by cutting up oak planks from pallets for shelves more than 20 yrs ago. Since than lost my real job in process, had 2 surgeries for 2 disks, last one was a fusion by a :censored: quack that resulted in more emerg. surg. for a massive infection. He also took too much bone graft out so hip is in constant pain with swelling in graft area even though surg. was 7 years ago. Permanent scarring is wrapped around the nerve root at L5-S1
I am now on total Permanent disability. And with that I get parking privileges
Left foot has 2 toes totally numb, severe pain when lifting anything heavier that the new Stihl 361. Sitting for more than an hour between cutting stops the work for the day. Lying down definitely kills further walking or working at all for day.
I am limited to only a few hours moderate cutting time with very limited bending over. Standing still on hard surfaces is limited to an hour at most and sitting I can handle more time. But if driving time is more than 4-5 hours I will need several days lying down. It is at best 1 or 2 days at 3 or 4 hour per day than a day more of rest between at least. If pushed beyond time more downtime.
I am on numerous heavy painkillers but try to limit their use when driving which gives more pain.
I tried the Oxycontin which knocked out the pain but made me loopy and unaware:crazy1:
Phys ther. has not worked out very well as they increase pace at end and make the problem worse. Also swelling on hip grows from irritation.
Sciliatic shots do not work had 4
Spinal block shots do not work had 6
I am still walking with cane and people tell me to try another surgery for a battery powered stimulator they have heard works. Yeah right! I will wait until I can not walk or pain is unbearable.
Sorry for the ranting.