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I am contemplating S1-L5 lumbar fusion. Outcomes thoughts

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 15 10:41am | Replies (47)
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@carrin21

Yes, THey want to do another fusion and another lamonectomy.. I swear by the spinal stimulator. No more surgeries for me. Check into it. Pain management Doctors do them. I also do yoga and abdominal excersise. In the 4 years I have had the stimulator I have had a few problems because of the botched surgery, I had 2 steroid shots in March because we were going on a plane for 16 hours. I have had problems sitting for more than 2 hours. With the stimulator and the shots I am still geat, No problems

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 31 7:04am

Thanks for the info Carrin. A 16 hour flight is bad enough without a partially fused spine.

I think yoga and abdominal exercises are a great way to protect your spine. Between that and the stimulator it sounds like you've found an acceptable way to get around another fusion. And a laminectomy is nothing more than a future fusion, in my opinion.

I also learned that cortisone shots don't have to be limited to three in any area (that was the old advice). I get shots for my shoulder every 4 to 6 months, whenever the pain comes back. I'll get it replaced someday if I live long enough, but not today.

All the best to you. I am encouraged by your story and know it hasn't been an easy path for you. You're a fighter and I like fighters!

Joe

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