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Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 4, 2024

I have spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis no herniated disk.

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Discussion: TOPS device instead of spinal fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 15, 2023

What type of back surgery did you have. I’m up for surgery for spondylolisthesis, fusion, bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/318834/

Discussion: Having Decompression Hemi Laminectomy and possible Diskectomy

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

Well, you can't do anything without a surgeon. And you have time (without pain) to get...

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Discussion: Spine conditions: Told wouldn't walk w/o surgery. Thoughts?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

@danbrightwell I had a similar experience back in 2017. Supposed spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. Did the fusion....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554379/

Discussion: What are people's experiences with spinal fusion surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 19 11:35am

Hello @jmweissler. I'd like to invite @mdmo and @jrbuff who specifically talked about having or considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272542/

Discussion: Input on Sacroiliac Joint Pain & Fusion?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2019

I will be meeting with pain management doctor on Monday 8/24 fir spondylolisthesis. If he. Ant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316254/

Discussion: Low Back Pain - Alternating Injections & Ablations

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 23, 2020

I've had Spondylolisthesis for quite a few years and my back would bother me once in...

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Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and DDD

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 8, 2020

My surgeon has recommended spinal reconstruction surgery to correct scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis, with fusion of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811420/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 14, 2023

I went to the neurosurgeon yesterday and now have another issue. I have arachnoiditis along with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1288140/

Discussion: Has anyone had laminectomy then needed spinal fusion?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 23, 2025

@s3three What levels did you have your laminectomy surgery on? What levels would you now need...

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Discussion: What is best to wear for clothing after a laminectomy?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 1, 2025

I also live in Southern California and would appreciate your sharing the surgeon’s name with me....

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Discussion: Spinal Neurosurgeon recommendations?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

@kmmw My understanding is TENS is not a cure and does not address the underlying structural...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379510/

Discussion: Has anyone had pain relief from a Tens unit for lumbar spondylothesis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

@jenniferhunter, if you don't mind me asking, did you get a spinal fusion? @doege, apart from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548344/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis with pain in thigh. Ideas?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 12 2:06am

My son, 45, has been diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis L-4, L-5, and is considering having the fusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210602/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis: My Spinal Fusion at L-4-L5 went well.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

I have spondylolisthesis as well as arthritis at L4-L5, I don't see how one could tell...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/798503/

Discussion: Pain: nerve vs muscle vs joint?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

@gailb. I am in bed with spondylolisthesis of L5S1. I have cortisone shots every 3 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150299/

Discussion: Chronic Back Pain for Years, Willing to Help Others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 14, 2017

I know some people really need a fusion but in trying to make a decision about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1415286/

Discussion: Concerned about fusion, have osteoporosis: What are TLIF, ALIF, XLIF?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 14, 2025

@jksawyers Im 63 & had Spondylolisthesis. At age 13 had operation to fuse lower back and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513156/

Discussion: Timeline, expectations on healing, quality of life after long fusion?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 23 8:08pm

Thanks! I have had a fusion of L5/S1 as well as numerous epidural injections in 2007...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832727/

Discussion: Anybody had medial branch blocks/ablation to relieve back pain?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 27, 2023