u/Personal_Number4789

Hi everyone. I’m trying to lose some weight as part of my PT’s recommendation. Aside from strength training I want to do some cardio to also improve my cardiovascular health. Ideally it’s something that allows me to work with my HR zones with varying intensity but I’m opened to LISS cardio too.

So far I have tried elliptical, light jogging, recumbent bike but they all end up with some numbness or tingling after, and it lasts for a few days so I’m not sure if it worsens my condition or if I just need to push through.

I was hoping to get some recommendations or hear what everyone is doing for cardio and how do you work around the pains and pinches.

Wtb.

Hi everyone. I’m (38m) L5-S1 grade 1 with pars defect. It’s been a few months since my diagnosis and frankly, it’s been a roller coaster. I still have my bad days but it’s significantly lesser. I have cycled off Pregabalin so my mental health has improved. Right now, my steady state is weekly PT myself at home, and regular controlled strength training the gym. I’m adding in some cardio along the way.

Thing is, I’m not 100% it’s all bearable but I know it’s not “normal”. Stuff like occasional muscle tension at my glutes, the tugging sensation I can’t figure if it’s muscle or nerve. The tingling. The pain if I sit for too long (I managed to watch the odyssey in cinema with just slight discomfort lol. Thankfully the seats were well padded). The discomfort I carry my kids or try to move something heavy. For the most part, I can function 70-90% minus running, or really athletic stuff.

Now, my question is surgery (I have been recommended spinal fusion) the next move or is this steady state worth cruising for a while more till it gets worse? Assuming money isn’t a concern where I’m from due to insurance, I’m asking purely from a result vs risk point of view. Is the pain going away and will I be able to get back most of my freedom in my mobility, activities? Will there be a risk to it becoming worse immediately or perhaps in a mid term?

I’m concerned on after effects or bad reactions to spinal fusion that would put me in a worse position than my steady state now. How has post surgery life been for all of those who did it? Is earlier better?

Basically, I want to know if surgery is going to put me in a better position and I it’s really hard to tell so I will be so grateful to hear your stories! How you made your decision and what led you against surgery will also be interesting for those who never did it.

Thank you in advance!

I’m very curious how life is for those who married their first and only love. How long were you together and is there a constantly lingering sense of what if, or envy when you see others who settle down with a good partner after turbulent dating life etc. Or do you feel blissful and grateful for the fate to marry your first love.

Did you ever consider walking away for a different life? (I imagine those who date since sec school can really feel too comfortable).

I’m sure there are many touching stories and heartbreaking ones.

Looking to hear all stories and experiences or even people you know!

Hi everyone! Ive recently been diagnosed with Grade 1 Spondylolisthesis L5-S1 with a pars defect. It hasn’t been an easy diagnosis and I’ve had to change many things in life in a span of 1 month since diagnosis.

I’m currently on 75mg and I feel better on my nerves and pain in general, so physically I am coping better. But I am beginning to notice (and people around me) that I am noticeably more quick tempered. While I feel it’s justified, because hey I’m pretty reasonable about it but apparently it isn’t. Am i just more expressive with my condition giving me some mental freedom or is this the medication at work? Anyone had such an experience?

Also, i have never had suicidal thoughts or even depressing thoughts. In general, i have been a motivated individual all along so it’s really surprising. But im unsure if this is age thing, the spondy, or medication or really a combination? I couldn’t snap out of it and certain times.

I’m just hoping to hear if anyone had the same experience or feelings on Lyrica and specifically if they get better over time as your body adjust to the medication? I don’t want to stop because it improves my physical condition which greatly helps.

Also, does increasing dose scale with feeling better or is there a point where it’s just pointless to increase + how it messes with the mental state.

Hi everyone. I’m specifically looking for a 116234 rep (or 126234).

Basically I have a real piece which is an heirloom piece but I want a beater rep that I can really wear it because I just can’t risk losing or damaging it.

It doesn’t have to be a super rep (>90% closeness in build quality is fine) but I’d like something reliable and easy to maintain I guess?

Thanks in advance for recommendations to buy from!

I (38m) just been diagnosed L5-S1 Grade 1 with pars defect. It started with a tingling/numbness in my right thigh. Dr says the fracture is already filled with tissue mass so it seems to be from 10-20 years ago? I don’t even know why this is happening to me.

I was very active, gumming 3 times a week. Carrying my young kids and taking them outdoors weekly. Now I can hardly carry the bags or even groceries. I’m constantly in small nagging pains. I stopped going to the gym because I don’t know what to do. I tried, with some advice from GPT but it seems to be worse.

I feel terrible and depressed. I get pains all day sitting at a desk job. I have half a mind to quit my job and focus on recovery but reading up, it seems this is a condition and not something that will just heal up. So I’m not even sure if quitting my job is the right move and the financial stuff is going to stress me further.

I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to burden my wife with these thoughts because it’s hard enough. I have no one to speak on how I feel and help me with my decision or planning. Im using a lot of Gemini. I uploaded my results and basically it gave me a lot of advice even before the Dr told me. I consult Gemini on almost everything on this.

My PT sessions were basically deep tissue massages on my glutes and he said the muscles were crazy tensed up. I was surprised because I was expecting mcgills stuff but it was just pure massage and he even wanted to put a needle. I don’t think it helps but it hurt a lot. My glutes are sore and my back doesn’t seem to be any better at all. Is this even right PT? Should I change a PT or is this normal.

We have a holiday planned soon but I’m in no condition to go. I can’t even lift a grocery bag how can I carry the kids or luggage’s. I can’t even sit in a plane. I don’t want them to cancel the trip and they can’t really comprehend my mental and physical state since it’s only 1-2 weeks in. It feels like they think it’s a sprain or just something that will heal up soon.

Can someone tell me if this gets better? Is it even possible to recover and go back to life before or do you all just cope with it and change your life? Does it get worse at any point?

Help.

(EDIT: I am so grateful for all the replies and sharing of your own experiences, encouragement. I definitely feel better now and I will definitely be keeping this thread on save and look back when I ever feel lost or down. Thank you everyone <3).