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Q: i have had a 3 level fusion w/ instruments of L3-4. L4-5, and L5-S1.

03/25/10 butcherTopics:Side Effects

i have had a 3 level fusion w/ instruments of L3-4. L4-5, and L5-S1.  since then my bowels and blatter have been uncontroled every once in a while.  I had the instruments removed because i had fluid behind them.  I have really bad muscle spams debilatating at night when try to lay down.  3 days ago i had the spams for about 8 hours in my groin and hips, back of legs, ankle feet.  then i notcied i had something in my vagina.  it is my colon.  i can't control my bowels nor can i get all of my urine out.  how does this relate to my fusion.  does anyone know or have they had these problems

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Jennifer G, Health Guide
4/25/10 1:43pm

Hi Butcher--

 

I haven't had any surgeries, but I have MS and it causes bladder and bowel urgencies and incontinence (damage to the nerves that control both sphincter systems.) So I can't 100% relate, but I can definitely relate to the incontinence and I just wanted to let you know that you're not alone. Knowing this aways helps me.

 

Wink

 

Jennifer G

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By butcher— Last Modified: 12/25/10, First Published: 03/25/10