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Please share your wisdom spondylolisthesis?

Posted by gravity3 @gravity3, Jun 13 9:39am

Just learned that I have spondylolisthesis L3-4 and L4-5

Anyone else? What have you learned about this condition? Thanks

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kdks99 | @kdks99 | Jun 17 10:02am
In reply to @gravity3 "When I went in to have my physician's assistant in spine docs office check my spine..." + (show)
@gravity3

When I went in to have my physician's assistant in spine docs office check my spine he said do whatever you can to avoid surgery!

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Exactly what the physical therapist, who specialized in spine, said.

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heisenberg34 | @heisenberg34 | 4 days ago
In reply to @anoyymous123 "Waited a year to get 2nd opinion for top spinal surgeon. Tried to make an appointment..." + (show)
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Waited a year to get 2nd opinion for top spinal surgeon. Tried to make an appointment with him 3 months after
failed surgery. Once he found out about previous surgery told to see him after one year from previous surgery,
So in August 2024 finally wife had appt. He said virtually nothing about previous surgery-complete waste of time and expense for UBER. Also tried another surgeon and he refused to comment of previous surgery. As a matter of fact he said his office made a mistake even calling her in for a second opinion and if he had know about other surgery would never have made her appt. He also said go back to surgeon who did operation I know him and he is a great guy? Bottom line here in NY No spinal surgeon will comment or give 2nd opinion of FSS. Lesson learned to late never let anyone cut open your back unless you are prepared for consequences

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Docs will tend to protect their own. Whether justified or not.

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Phil, Volunteer Mentor | @upstatephil | 3 days ago

@gravity3 - What I know of spondy is that no amount of PT or wishful thinking will correct the condition. Your choices are typically - tolerate the discomfort or have a surgical intervention.

My me - I've experienced DDD for decades but managed discomfort on my own. But when a lumbar spondy materialized, that pushed me over the edge and I had corrective surgery.

What diagnoses have you had?

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 3 days ago
In reply to @upstatephil "@gravity3 - What I know of spondy is that no amount of PT or wishful thinking..." + (show)
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@gravity3 - What I know of spondy is that no amount of PT or wishful thinking will correct the condition. Your choices are typically - tolerate the discomfort or have a surgical intervention.

My me - I've experienced DDD for decades but managed discomfort on my own. But when a lumbar spondy materialized, that pushed me over the edge and I had corrective surgery.

What diagnoses have you had?

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Just the condition itself at this point. I don't have pain just discomfort and a feeling of deep fatigue in my spine when I do certain things like sleeping on my stomach. Was told to do as much as I can to strengthen my core. I know that losing some weight would help too. I feel fortunate at this time that I am not in a position to even consider surgery

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Phil, Volunteer Mentor | @upstatephil | 3 days ago

@gravity3 - Appears you understand your challenges and are focused on non-surgical management. Good strategy!

On core strengthening - I suggest you study exactly what activities are best to balance core strengthening with spine protection. Some common exercises - like sit-ups - can do more harm than good.

Managing your weight can also help. Reducing diet intake of foods that promote inflammation also can help. Good luck!

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