Living with Chronic Pains
The hip pain started when I was at a young and healthy age. It started as a mild ache and progressed to the point of constant debilitating pain. I tried over the counter and prescribed medications, chiropractic and massage therapy, physical therapy, joint injections, and even surgeries…but the pain still remains. I finally realized that there is no cure for my chronic pain and that this will be a life long journey for me. So, I am now pursuing what I should have been doing from the beginning…PRAYER and JOURNALING.
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SI joint fusion – Four weeks postop
Anterior View of the three SI joint implants Lateral View of the three SI joint implants I feel amazing! Praise God!! Was this the answer to my pain for all of these years. I’m about to start physical therapy so I can work on getting my balance back. It is still a little challenging to…
Hope and Fear
I have a lot of uncertainty and pressure about the outcome of this SI joint fusion surgery for my chronic pain. It’s completely natural to have these concerns—chronic pain can be such a difficult, isolating experience, and when you place hope in a treatment, the stakes feel even higher. I will not know the outcome…
No going back now!
Thank you EVERYONE for the PRAYERS. Ok! It is done!! I underwent the minimally invasive SI joint fusion at Medical City Alliance Surgery Center with Dr. Braaksma today 10/17/2024. It took me 1.5 years to commit to this. https://si-bone.com/si-joint-pain-treatment/ifuse-implant-systems It is amazing that my surgeon sends me home with instructions for full weight bearing. I…
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Living with Chronic Pains 