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Has anyone had a failed spinal fusion?

Posted by denman55 @denman55, Nov 1 5:30am

I am almost 6-months post-op from having had a Lumber spinal fusion (L3-4-5). I am experiencing a lot of pain in my spine and across my lower back. I'm fearful that I may have the signs of a failed spinal fusion. I would like to hear from those who may have experienced this.

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besmith57 | @besmith57 | Nov 6 5:01am
In reply to @annie1 "What is Sprint PNS ? I had decompression surgery only, but now I have pain in..." + (show)
@annie1

What is Sprint PNS ? I had decompression surgery only, but now I have pain in my left toes when I walk too much and can't walk on for half a day after.
They want to do cortisone shots but I have osteoporosis which gets worse from cortisone.

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I was on prednisone for over 9 months for polyfibromyalgia rheumatica. I had just got my osteoporosis back to osteopenia. I'm sure I'm back to osteoporosis now so I understand your concern.
Sprint PNS is an implanted wire with a Pulse Generator attached to my back that I will wear for 60 days. It's supposed to change the brain waves so they don't respond to the pain. I'm scheduled for the procedure on 11-22. I pray it works.

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