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Dhruv Gupta, MD answered this Bertolotti's Syndrome: Symptoms And Management
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I am here.I have found a few surgeons. Tell me your location
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He is taking too long to diagnose. I found another one--Dr Glazer in Chestnut Hill,MA
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i have 13 years of chasing down relief short of using meds. Been there, done that.
Unfortunately I'm not alone in my quest for a pain free life
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I go to an authentic acupuncturist-chiropractor from Korea. He helps me stay mobile. I have Bertolottis as well.
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Google Bertolottis syndrome. Teach her to deal with it now and avoid fusion surgery. Prayers...

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How are you doing after having the ALIF done?
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I need help finding a surgeon please, washington state
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My story is very similar. Pain since childhood. I am now 38 and I have tried all the therapies, had a gastric bypass to get weight off, been on over 40 different medications and have several other backs problems as well such as herniated L5, 6 lumbar, narrowing pinching nerves, advanced degenerative disc, scoliosis and more. I can't go on like this. 30 years later and I have all and more of what others speak about. I could go on and on. I'm suffering severely. I am willing to travel out of country. I am desperate. I would love to get the contact of this Dr.

Kristy
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I have now had for cortisone injections for my back pain. The doctors are now convinced finally that it's due to bertolotti syndrome. I have had two injections in my SI joint. One injection in my facet and 3 days ago I received a cortisone injection in the joint where my transverse process connect to my pelvis. I have some relief but whether it lasts I have yet to now. So far nothing has worked. Surgery terrifies me.
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I just saw Dr. silcox in atlanta yesterday and received the same diagnosis(after 20 years of pain). What did your recovery period entail and how is your pain level now?
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Hi Simon. I have suffered with occasional flare-ups of back pain since I was 16. As I got older (now 53), the flare-ups got closer together. In 2012 I went private, as the physiotherapy the NHS offered didn't stop it. I had a bone and MIR scan and was diagnosed as having Bertolottis Syndrome on my left side (the most common side). A steroid injection left me pain-free for 2 years, but 2 subsequent injections later didn't seem to help. My consultant could only offer a fusion op as the next step. As I'm not in constant pain I didn't want this, but he doesn't offer resection, which I'd prefer. I've not seen him for a year now, but my flare ups are every couple of weeks now. I'm having to watch my movement to lessen the chance of pain. I don't run or jump or cycle. I cant lift anything slightly heavy or stretch forwards. I can't push a heavy door or push a Hoover or lawnmower without risking a flare up. I do low impact exercises at my zumba class. I can't sit without good back support. I dont bend, I lower myself carefully. I wear flat shoes and avoid slippery or uneven surfaces. It's a real nuisance. I'm aware if my back the whole time and often get twinges or grips of mild pain during the day. As most info on the internet is American, I've set up a Facebook group - 'UK Sufferers of Bertolloti's Syndrome. You're very welcome to join.

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How did it go?
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Are you in the UK?
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Absolutely correct, i too have been diagnosed with this syndrome, i have worked hard for 3 years on strenghtening my glutes, hamstrings, core muscles, reaearch and go for it, your glutes are vital and therte are several muscles to target, weight losss, trust me there is hope, i am pain free and stretching and excecising daily, i am 42 and live an active life so living proof this syndrome is not the end, if you want to live in pain then stay as you are, if your prepared to get in very good shape with strong core and glutes then there is releif there for everyone, most people on here just focus on negative c**p, get out there and lose weight and work on it
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Thank u for reply.. can I ask how your doc decided to do fusion vs. resection on you?
Thanks
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