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Members opened up about the difficult choice between continuing to work through severe SI joint pain and considering surgical fusion, with... Read more

Members opened up about the difficult choice between continuing to work through severe SI joint pain and considering surgical fusion, with many expressing reluctance to undergo another surgery while still trying to maintain their jobs and independence. Several members shared their experiences with hip replacements and the grueling reality of bone-on-bone pain, emphasizing the importance of physical therapy despite how challenging it can be, and offering encouragement to stay committed to recovery goals. A recurring theme was relying on faith, prayer, and hope for healing while navigating the balance between managing pain with injections and medications versus pursuing more permanent surgical solutions like SI joint fusion.