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Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 14 12:09pm | Replies (15)
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@annie1 - I did have fusion surgery, both were four levels, and in the cervical plus lumbar spine. I always wonder why I don't set off the magnetometers at airports...
I had all my spinal work done at Mayo JAX with Dr. Pirris who is a neurosurgeon. In my case, since there was disk work done over many levels, the fusion was required to create the necessary post-surgical spinal stability/support.
Have you discussed your concerns about a fusion and how your osteoporosis might be a problem?
Go have another glass of water!
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Yes I have discussed a little bit the fusion possibility. At first he said I don't need it and it seemed like things were going well but the last three weeks I've been in a lot of pain with my calf muscles throbbing constantly after I walk and it's very hard to get more than 2 hours of sleep without going on. I am very afraid of fusions because of the osteoporosis. I wonder how they can tell if my Spine is destabilized.