I have dealt with the same problems for years, had the discectamy in 2002, and had L4-S1 fusion on July 21, 2009. I am feeling much much better now, nerve/leg pain is gone, I am now focusing on core...

I have been doing a lot of PT lately for a lumbar spine fusion. Lots of sciatica issues. Knee to chest is good, but lay on your back, knees up, cross one leg over the other, keep your shoulders...

You just truly inspired me, and made my stupid little thread meaningless!! Props to you for enduring, my 2 level fusion is nothing. I am now 3 months out and feeling great and ready to rip. Doing...

You may want a follow up MRI to make sure you don't have a herniated disk. I have dealt with several, see my thread up top.

WOW man, that makes my situation not so bad! +++Prayers to you!! Good Luck, we will RIP again!! And to whoever said it is a great barometer, you weren't kidding! Snow in Crested Butte this morning...

By the way samhop, have you had any problems with the L3-L4 level above your fusion? I have heard it is common to develop problems above fusions because they have to overcompensate for the lack of...

Wow, exact same surgery. I feel my hardware is a bit smaller though. I figured it would affect the golf swing next year we will see, and skiing in 6 months looks very positive. I am really feeling...

Completely agree, epidurals and massive core strengthening will hopefully solve the problem, surgery should be your last option.

There is also a medication called neurontin that focuses solely on nerve pain. It is not a narcotic, but may help settle down some nerve pain. And In my case I had to be heavily medicated with 2...

Have you been able to ski at all?

Please see my thread below this, I was dealing with the same exact same problem in 2002. Mine may have been more severe as I was dragging my left leg and it would go numb all the time. If you can...

That is quite promising, Thank you, that gives me some good vibes!!!

I also forgot to mention that I now permanently have 6 screws and 2 titanium rods holding my back together, not bad bling for...

I am about 5 weeks out from having my L4-S1 vertebrae fused together. Believe me it was my last option. I had a discectamy in 2002 from a skiing accident. Both my L4-L5 and L5-S1 discs were...

This is by far the best season i have seen here in 8 years, 283 Inches of Snow Year to date,That's more than 23 FEET!

Glad you got here

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102034&page=5

Pic of my break in this thread - mine were at 10 - i am 6'2" 175 - it did not release, or did it need to - the lever plastic...

^^ Yes but then there is nothing keeping the whole thing from sliding on the plate. Yes i do feel the plate broke first, then ripped the screw out

^ Ya - i would seriously recommend heli-coiling the one screw that holds the lever down, there is way too much tension for one screw. And a season of jamming the lever back and forth to get it back...

My Duke broke on the second run, the plastic housing for the lock lever snapped in half, leaving me stuck in touring mode. This was after an 8 foot 180 to pow on the side of a groomer. It is...

Ya i was pretty pumped on it too, i have been using trekkers for years, and i was pumped to have a tough binding with touring ability, not the case. I was skiing a groomer and popped about 8 feet...

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Broken Duke, second run - anyone here had this problem?

http://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/338014/

Mine broke on my second run - fuck the duke

I got Dukes on EP Pros - Hey it rhymes!

Twister, International, Jokerville, and Crystal opened today

And yes last weekend was a complete shitshow, crazy long lines, and a broken Red Lady lift, Lines this weekend will most likely be...