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Doctor recommended fusion of l4-5 and l5-s1
Spine Health | Last Active: Feb 28 12:31pm | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
@reidy Why was this fusion recommended? I had my L5-S1 fused nine years ago for supposed spondylolisthesis. It was not a pleasant experience. Plus, it did nothing to help relieve my pain. If I could go back, I would not do it. Be very careful when making this decision. It would be a good idea to get a second opinion.. I wish you well.
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@heisenberg34
So sorry you didn't get relief from this fusion. I also have spondylolisthesis, stenosis at l34 and foraminal stenosis at 4-5. I have gotten many opinions, some of them want to do three level fusion from l3 to s1 and a couple would only do two levels. I certainly don't want to go through it if it's not going to help with my pain which they say is not typical at all. My main pain is that my calf muscles throb and spasm after I walk even if it's just a few steps. It is making my life miserable cuz you have to walk to do anything even just go to the bathroom. I want to decide soon though because I don't want to be recovering from surgery in the middle of the summer when I like to go to the beach and bike. I was wondering also even though they're saying the recovery would only be 3 months how soon I could go on an airplane somewhere or ride my bike. Most of the surgeons are saying I could ride my bike in 4 months which is a long time for me cuz biking is my freedom since walking hurts me. Anyway sorry for the long winded comment but any feedback is welcome.