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Hello, not sure if this discussion is still open, Due to spondylolithesis and incredible pain I underwent L5-S1 spinal fusion August 2020. I have had nerve pain throughout my recovery. I had an MRI in April 2021 which showed arachnoiditis along with a huge seroma at right surgical site. Tried to have seroma drained and it produced 60cc fluid but also incredible burning pain nearing completion of drain. Recent ( July 2020) shows seroma back as large as before and very calcified. I am scheduled for surgical removal on August 23rd but concerned another surgery could increase the symptoms and progression of arachnoiditis. My orthopedic surgeon denied arachnoiditis diagnosis but I just went to a neurosurgeon for 2nd opinion and he confirmed arachnoiditis dx. I am a long time CT Technologist so some medical background. I am very much interested in further studies etc. in regards to arachnoiditis as well as seroma presentation post lumbar surgery.
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Hi, I read your comments. Is it under control now? Did you have leg pain? Where do you live?

Hi @ruby460 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I would definitely take into consideration your medical background and the fact that you sought out a second opinion and they confirmed a diagnosis before you let your surgeon operate on you. You will see that I removed your scan from your post. I only did this because it had your private medical information on it and we at Mayo Clinic Connect want to protect you at all costs. If you would like to crop the image and repost it, please feel free.

Have you considered seeking surgery with the second neurosurgeon instead?