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Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others
Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 20, 2023 | Replies (433)Comment receiving replies
Do you have any experience with Dr. Nassr? He is the orthopedist I saw at Mayo. I have scoliosis, spinal stenosis, two badly herniated lumbar discs with nerve enfringement, and issues with some cervical discs. He has recommended surgery but I am pretty scared. My pain right now is manageable but I am a diabetic and he has recommended surgery sooner rather than later....I am 64. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have wondered about getting a second opinion but he IS a Mayo Clinic surgeon.
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Hi I saw dr Jeremy fogelson at Mayo Rochester and he did my surgery and after 6 months I see him again to hopefullly get released to activitys again(golf) any way I had all the things you listed and had 7 fusions and after about 5 yrs of ppiates and fentynol patches I'm painkiller free hope you have as much success
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I met with Dr. Nassr a couple of times for all of the same problems that you are having. He is not warm and friendly though - common for surgeons - and I ended up switching to another Mayo doctor. I have not had surgery yet but we are watching my situation carefully, I am 58 and realize that surgery at a "younger age" is often safer than waiting.....best wishes.