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Anyone been diagnosed with arachnoiditis after spine surgery?

Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 6 4:23pm | Replies (179)
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@spiderlady

Hello
My name is Linda. Had back fusion Sl !to L5 surgery in 2012. Never been the same. Lots of pain everywhere and no admission or help.
Pretty much same story. Except for surgical accident cut iliac vein causing total disruption of vascular system led to symptoms requiring stents. Now have stents revised each 6 mons. Cauda equine syndrome as well.

Looking for surgeon to do instability of thoracic spine.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | May 5, 2021

@spiderlady If you are looking to be seen at Mayo in Rochester, I would highly recommend Dr. Jeremy Fogelson. He takes complex cases of spinal deformity and has both neurosurgery and orthopedic training. He did my cervical surgery 4 years ago with excellent results. A lot of spine surgeons do not operate on the thoracic area, and I believe that he does as a deformity expert.
https://sharing.mayoclinic.org/2019/01/09/using-the-art-of-medicine-to-overcome-fear-of-surgery/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/fogelson-jeremy-l-m-d/bio-20055624

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | May 5, 2021

Hello @spiderlady and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry to hear of your surgical outcome and pain that resulted.

If you are interested in exploring Neurosurgeons at Mayo Clinic for the thoracic spine surgery, please let me know and I can share the appointment link information with you.

Were you recently told you needed this surgery?

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