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I'd like to also join this conversation, please. I have had a variety of surgeries on my neck and spine, and have tried everything imaginable to help with the continued pain. I'm due to try injections, which I am sure is an approach to take before another surgery is done on my spine and neck. But I notice that after each surgery, after time, another disc seems to "go." I'm frustrated and need to find an alternative that may bring relief. I'd like to follow this conversation and seek out experts that have similar issues/concerns. Thank you.
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Hello, @iteachgate, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Many of our members have found it informative, encouraging and normalizing to follow threads that mirror their health issues, so I'd encourage you to follow this discussion.
You mentioned having surgeries on your neck and spine. Will you share more about what operations you have had thus far? You also mentioned you notice that after each surgery, after time, another disc seems to "go." Hoping that members like @gailb @grandmar @wsh66 @living_strong @pfbacon will have some perspectives to offer on what you've observed here.
Will you be having injections soon? How are you feeling about them?
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Hi!
I feel your frustration! I was told when I first found out I needed surgery, that IF I had a fusion, there would be a good possibility that more disc surgery would need to be done. Simplified, as I understand it, the weight of the fusion can impact the discs above and below, warranting another surgery. It can be a viscous cycle. For me, shots, etc. were not working, that's why the surgery.
What I have learned during this process.....there is NO one fix!
Good luck!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)