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Side effects of cortisone injection?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Dec 8 8:55pm | Replies (43)
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@sparkleberry

I was your age, and with similar problems, when I had my first spine surgery after PT and more. It was successful and lasted until this past year, ‘23. I did a lot of careful living I’d never have enjoyed without it. At 76, I’m a bit slower but I can function

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 22 6:28am

Hey Sparkle - thanks and I'm glad you're feeling well, albeit slower. At 76 that's an accomplishment!

What kind of spine surgery did you have? Fusion?

I have avoided fusion and stay in very good shape, especially my core. But after successful laminotomies at L4, L5 and S1 and ruptured disc removal 10 years ago, my new surgeon looked at my X-rays and said my strong core is what is keeping me from a fusion (I turn 70 in October). I really don't want fusion and am curious if that's what you had done and how it worked out.

If anyone else would like to comment, please do and thank you all. Joe

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