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Any advice on having surgery for vertebrae compression fractures?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Port Moody, BC

I am some what frustrated and cannot fathom living like this another 40 yrs of continuous back pain, if I should live that long. I am asking this because I cannot take pain meds of any sort. My daughters have told me to get CBD oil to help relax and sleep at night. I refused to take Forsamax after doing some research it also doesn’t seem to be the right treatment for me.

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June 23, 2019
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Members shared practical strategies for managing pain from vertebral compression fractures without traditional pain medications, with many... Read more

Members shared practical strategies for managing pain from vertebral compression fractures without traditional pain medications, with many finding relief through alternative therapies like acupuncture, CBD oil, meditation, mindfulness, and Qi Gong exercises. Several members emphasized the importance of gentle movement, including daily walking, hydrotherapy in warm pools, and careful attention to sitting and sleeping positions, while some found success with surgical interventions like kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty when done soon after the fracture. A recurring theme was the value of persistence in finding what works individually, whether through strengthening exercises, supplements, osteoporosis medications like Forteo or Reclast, or complementary therapies, with members offering solidarity around the challenging reality of living with chronic back pain.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I go to an acupuncturist for my back as well as walk daily. Both seem to help. The acupuncture is keeping my knees in shape, too. I wish I were in a state that mandates insurance coverage for acupuncture:)

June 27, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Most pain meds don’t work for back pain. I have had three compression fractures in the thoracic spine. Walking helped me a lot and gentle stretching. Some massage also helped. Just be very conscious of how you sit and sleep. Laying with pillows under lower legs flattening back can also help. I have lived with back pain most of my life due to trapped nerves, bulging discs, scoliosis and the last seven years compression fractures. Best of luck I hope you find something that helps.

June 27, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I just got my first infusion of Reclast after having forteo for 2 years.

June 23, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I’m the same as regards pain meds! I do use CBD oil when pain is very bad, but it is expensive here.
How long ago were your fractures? When I had Vertebroplasty it didn’t help with pain as it was too long after the T12 fracture - eight months!
I also do meditation and mindfulness and Qi Gong exercises which help with pain.
I try to strengthen my back by having hydrotherapy with a physiotherapist in a lovely warm pool.
Hugs

June 23, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi Evelyn l go to a bulk billing acupuncturist see if there is one advailable kind regards sandi

August 30, 2019

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