PD and Lumbar Fusion

Posted by eojeda1 @eojeda1, 3 days ago

My husband has PD. He is considered early stage PD. He is going for fusion surgery of the lower back in the area of the L4-L5-S1 this week. Has anyone else with PD experienced this surgery? If so, what can be expected, and what advise do you have? Did it help you? Did it increase your PD symptoms? Any insight would be much appreciated.

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hello56 | @hello56 | 3 days ago

Hi there, I’m Tina. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s four years ago. I did have a lumbar fusion 10 years ago before I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. I have had surgery since my Parkinson’s are quite extensive seven hour surgery on my stomach and they were very aware of my medication made sure I got it on time and I had no problem with the surgery at all and didn’t cause any more symptoms with my Parkinson’s at the time. Good luck to your husband. Let me know how he does. I’ll be praying for him.

eojeda1 | @eojeda1 | 4 hours ago

In reply to @hello56 "Hi there, I’m Tina. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s four years ago. I did have a..." + (show)

Hi Tina,
Great news! My husband's surgery went very well. He was up walking today. He didn't have any side effects from the anesthesia or the procedure, and he may be discharged Monday for us to go home. He says he feels very good and no longer feels the pain caused by compression of the nerve root. The fusion of the L5-S1 appears to be successful. This was his 26th major surgery in 3 years. We truly feel blessed! Thank you for sharing, and we hope you are doing well. May you and others find the strength to fight the fight against PD.