Skin cancer & scar tissue

[Regrets]

Bummer, as You know I have the Same Issues with Scar Tissue as You have. I'll give You what I have been through, and My Dr.'s Decision and You can take what May Apply to You, I Hope it Helps:

When My ESI Shots under a Fluoroscope were Attempted, the Scar Tissue was so Dense My Dr. could not get the Needle to the S1 Nerve, the Pain was Unbearable. So the Next step was to go to 3 Nerves that Feed into the S1 Nerve, apply the Shots there, and Hope the Medicine could get to the Crushed Nerve Root for Pain Relief. So I had to get 12 Shots, (3 into each of the 3 Nerves) and We did This 3 Times for a Total of 36 Injections into My Lower Back. No Relief, and I actually Lost Feeling in My Right Leg for a Short Period after the Last Attempt. I then Asked My Dr. if I could be Put Under Anesthesia and have the Shots Placed where They should be Originally, and My Dr. didn't think it would Help, but She Referred Me to a Top Dr.on the east Coast in this Area of ESI Shots, and after Reviewing My Films, He made it Clear to Me that ESI Shots aren't going to Help, and the Anesthesia could cause More Complications than the Shot Could give Relief, He said He could do it but it would not Benefit Me to have it Done. (I Actually saw an Honest Dr., not One just out for the Buck!) So ESI's are done.

I am also Eligible for Fusion of My Lower Back for Stability, as there are Times when I walk as if I'm Drunk, but My Dr. Made it Very clear that even though it May Help My Stability, if it Fuses, it will not Help with My Pain, and the Chances of Scar Tissue around the Fusion is High. If You remember a while Back, it was found that My Left Outer Ear Canal is 70% Closed due to Scar Tissue, and I had to have a Surgery on My Right Ear, it was Removed from My Scalp, the Scar Tissue was Removed, and I had a Skin Graft from My Scalp to build Me a New Outer Ear Canal as that Ear was 100% Blocked. I was almost Deaf from the Scar Tissue in My Ears!

My Opinion Only, if a Cane or a Walker can give You Stability Use it until You can't Stand it anymore, before Even Considering the Fusion Surgery, because of Your scar Tissue Issues. I was Supposed to be in My Wheel Chair Last Year, I have Only had to Use it for My Daughters Graduation, as there was too much Walking on Concrete, I just Deal with My Pain and Pray Every Morning that I can get Out of Bed, and Bless the Lord when I do!! I know this is long, but I Think You can Find Many of Your Answers in the Writings above, and Better Educate You on Your Decision. And to Answer Your Question, No the ESI Shots will not Add Scar Tissue! Best of Luck!

[Bummer Knees]

Regrets, thank you for your post, it was very helpful.

I see the work comp doctor June 16th, I am afraid he will suggest an ESI and/or fusion. This would be a fusion of L1-2 & L4-5, a fusion would be done for stability purposes. After reading your post I do not believe a fusion would be in my best intrest due to problems with scar tissue.

Physical therapy did an evaluation of the back, right knee, and right hand yesterday.

I am making a little progress with the back, I have a excellent therapist and she has tried different types of excercises, streaches, and ultasound, I have followed up doing the exercises at home but the progress has been limited, rom is slightly better.

Before I started therapy I could not lay on my back without experiencing intense pain, now I can lay on my back for short periods with a small amount of pain.
The therapist sends weekly progress reports to the wc doctor.

I am making progress of the right knee with the strength improving.

The right hand is another story, I have loss strength since starting therapy, the grip strength is now a 9, down from a 13.

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

((((I see the work comp doctor June 16th, I am afraid he will suggest an ESI and/or fusion. This would be a fusion of L1-2 & L4-5, a fusion would be done for stability purposes. After reading your post I do not believe a fusion would be in my best intrest due to problems with scar tissue.))))

So, now I see it, this is what this whole thread was about....

You want a reason to tell everyone hear, why you will refuse surgery...

But, you didn't need a reason, as you have stated in the past you would refuse anyways....

I just don't understand, why didn't you just tell all these doctor's in advance you would not do a surgery, and just get your case over with, that would of made more sense...

[Bummer Knees]

Laughing!

Bad Boy the thread is about the skin cancer & scar tissue as I wrote per the tittle.

Regrets shared his problems with scar tissue & problems and surgery, and I posted what is going on with me per the back & problems with scar tissue.

I also posted the information on the physical therapy evaluations as this was a least invasive form of treatment, ESI and surgery are the other 2 options given.

I have never told the work comp doctor or neurosurgeon I did not want surgery.
In fact I recently had surgery for the carpal tunnel in February.

Bad Boy you looked at the calendar wrong, it is not pick on Bummer week!

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Bummer, I am not picking on you. I am showing a trend you are making, and have been making.

But, you said in the past you would not have the surgeries mentioned here. Meaning why didn't you just tell the doctor that in the begining? You didn't tell the doctor, because you wanted you case to be prolonged longer. You know I am right on that, as you said, you were worried if that happened, your case would come to it's end. Like you don't want it to end for some reason. Yet your not even sure if scar tissue in one area, will be the same issue in another area.

I will say this, if work comp, the IC, or the doctor ever catch on to this, your future holds problems for you, and your family. I sure hate to have to see your husband pay the IC back the money they spent.

You can laugh, but I have seen it happen in my past. cases just like yours also....

And yes this thread is about the skin cancer & scar tissue, but I do know you were and are leading it into another area come the next doctor visit. Trust me, this will come back up very soon...

You have no scar tissue in your back. You said you wouldn't have back surgery anyways in the past..... So, where you going with it, (not where am I going with it)?

But, what you going to do when you say no to surgery due to a scar tissue issue, and the surgeon then tells you, they can prevent it? Such as using the State of Art Anti-adhesion barriers which are biodegradable... Then what you going to tell the surgeon?

[Bummer Knees]

Bad Boy I could care less about prolonging my case. Why would I want to stay under the work comp thumb longer then I have to? Makes no sense!
Certianly it is not for finanical gain, Kansas is the lowest paid state in the nation and I was a low dollar parttime worker.

My case has always been about receiving medical treatment, read my past threads and you will see this.

The work comp doctor has only asked about surgery of the back, I told him I wanted to look at least invasive treatment first, physical therapy and ESI has been suggested. The doctor was in agreement with having the least invasive treatment first.

According to the neurosurgeon I have an area at L4 that could be scar tissue.
This is where I had ESI's in 07, this is why I asked about ESI & scar tissue.

I"ve had problem with scar tissue with every surgery I've had. I've read about the problems Jayne & Regrets had with scar tissue & surgery and yes I do become concerned when it comes to future surgeries.

I have not a clue what this Anti-adhesion is you talk about.

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Well, maybe Jayne will come and say something about scar tissue then here.

But, you can't feed off the problems others had, and make their problems become your problems. There is a name for that...

[Bummer Knees]

Bad Boy AGAIN; I've had problems with scar tissue with every surgery I've had.
That makes scar tissue an issue I face when looking at future surgeries.

I started this thread looking for information and personal experiences.
Regrets was kind enough to post and answer many of the questions I have.
I do not call this feeding off the problems others have!

Bad Boy it is clear you do not like me.
Please stay clear of my post and I will stay clear of yours.

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

State of Art Anti-adhesion barriers which are biodegradable prevent scarr tissue. Proven in heart surgery, and many other surgeries.

Who said anything about not liking, anyone. I am voice an opinion....


But, if you ever or your husband ever has to pay back WC money, I will be the first to step up to the plate, and say I told you so...

Careful now, don't stub your toe, for that might cripple your whole leg with scar tissue. This is just how you been acting... Just showing your trend is all....

All that is happening here, is you don't want to here the truth.

Just like when you went to the ORTHO for the Knee Replacement, you were all over the table, jumping all over, everytime he went to touch that knee anywhere. It was pain. And in the end of that appointment, you tell the surgeon, your knee is just fine. Well, Bummer, how can that be? But, you know, that is the truth.

[red1030]

Badboy... I am sorry to say what I am going to say but after many years of professional experience working with doctors removing tatoos, boils, skin cancer, moles, etc etc etc.. I can tell by your post that you do not truly understand how scar tissue is formed. You may read about connective tissue etc etc etc.. but you do not understand the basics of chemistry or A&P. Give this a rest. You came at me with very unkind remarks and now you are continually saying very unkind things to bummer.. she is a beautiful women inside and out and does not deserve your know it all attitude(just my opinion about your behavior). You do help alot of people but admin said it best, what has happened to you. Your behavior has been unkind and hostile most of the time to most of us. You were doing more than stating an opinion when you began to tell Bummer why she started this thread. You were actually telling her what her mind is doing. Bummer is intellegent. She knows her mind and she knows why she started this thread. She does not desire to have this surgery, scar tissue or not, neither did my husband and has managed to put it off for a long time. Each choice about surgery is individual and can't be understood truly unless it is your own body. Badboy I do not wish to be unkind and regret if this appears to be so, but your vicious attacks on Bummer should stop. You can give your opinion at any time, but giving demoralizing remarks are not acceptable behavior in any society or family.

Bummer...sorry I just could not read this any more and not say something. You stood your ground well and I am proud of you. Red