For me the problem was a “crack” in the disc, where fluid could come out and cause severe nervepain in the area. So the only choice for me to get better was by Spinal Fusion.
I had a very good Surgeon, in fact they were two doctors performing my surgery. So it took “only” 4 hours. Unfortunately I got a nerve damage in my right leg after the surgery, with loss of feeling and pain afterwards.
But now I am almost recovered from that, because of my exercise :)

The best thing is of course, if it’s possible, to become better with other methods than fusion surgery. But in my case it was worth it.

I havent heard so much about Spinal Decompression, just read a bit about it on a Swedish site, Spine Center. They use it to treat Spinal Stenosis.

Would be interesting to read more about it on Your page, it’s always good to hear from a First hand experienced. Doctors can never tell what it’s like to have this or that treatment, because they have, almost, never suffered from the pain themselves.

I read a lot on American webpages about my kind of backproblems before my surgery. It helped me a lot. So if I can help someone now, by sharing my story, that would be great ;)
Bye for now./ Birgitta

Have you heard of Spinal Decompression? I am going to write more about it in my blog, but it is what helped heal my back, and prevented me from needing back surgery- Thank goodness!

Thank you for coming, and keep coming back. I appreciate your feedback! :)

~Twinkie~

After 3 years with a lot of pain and 14 months with a stiff plastic corset I finally got back surgery with infusion 2003.

Since then I started the long road of recovery to the point where I am today. I am retired and will not be able to go back to work. But I feel so thankful that I can live a healthy, joyful life despite of that.

It all has to do with my positive thinking. I hadn’t been where I am today without that. And the willpower to exercise each day and eat healthy, natural food.
I am glad that I found Your page, after Your visit to mine :)

~Twinkie~

I have started a new lifestyle, since I for years and years have been suffering from great pain after a back injury.
2,5 years ago I got my Fibromyalgia diagnosis on top of that.
Thats when I started to take control over my life, I didn’t want to be a victim anymore.
I started exercise, first very, very gently and got more muscles and strength. Started to eat healthy food and lost a few kilo’s. Since 6 months I eat Low carb high fat food, and have becoming more healthy and strong than in many years.

And I try to get up in the morning with a positive mind.
My life has become so much better. Now I share my knowledge about food in my blog, to help others in the same condition as I was in before.

Thanks again for Your positive thoughts.
Hope You can understand my English ;)
Greetings from Sweden/ Birgitta