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Have you had an MRI? When this happened to me I had an MRI plus some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/217030/

Discussion: L4 fracture and it’s getting worse - whom to see about it?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2018

Hello @joyce1109. Sorry to hear about dealing with so many different neck, spine and back pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012098/

Discussion: Chronic back pain: OA, scoliosis, stenosis and degenerative disc dis.

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

I was born with scoliosis. Lately every few months I take a fall....and BAD ONES. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940210/

Discussion: Adults living with scoliosis, thoracic stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Welcome to Connect, @julieannejp. I agree and am thankful to the people sharing their stories. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/83160/

Discussion: Scoliosis surgery: Harrington rod placement and spinal fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 1, 2016

My late husband had a Spinal Stimulator inserted in his lower spine and had very good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/754668/

Discussion: Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 27, 2022

Hello I'm Tree61. I have had back problems for years asking with falling 25ft to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823125/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

@lisamedanic, thanks for name dropping Sebastian. His vast experience with scoliosis surgery alone would give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465275/

Discussion: My journey with a T11 to L4 spinal fusion - 40 degree scoliosis curve

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

@curlylocks7 Thank you. I actually have scoliosis (with Harrington Rods, since 1980) so sadly, have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431062/

Discussion: Degenerative discs lower spine, thoracic spine, neck: Fix the pain?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2025

I am able to stand without any assistance. The neurosurgeon told me he is there for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055779/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

Best wishes to you. Pain is very hard to live with. Had terrible fall as child(12),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788663/

Discussion: Experience with Radio Frequency Ablation procedures?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

Hi @dwc987, I just read your post, and I had scoliosis surgery in 1974 with 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/83166/

Discussion: Scoliosis surgery: Harrington rod placement and spinal fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 11, 2021

Hello, everyone, I have a question regarding an alternative to scoliosis surgery. I am a 63...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1539520/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 31 10:31am

ADVICE BASED ON EXPERIENCE APPRECIATED Hi everyone, I’m 23 and currently deciding whether or not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1571341/

Discussion: Has anyone had scoliosis surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 10 11:57am

I have scoliosis but not diagnosed until in 60s. Now I am 80. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149411/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 6, 2017

@stpchair These are the assistive devices my mom has. This is the floor to ceiling pole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676738/

Discussion: Answers about Controversial Trends in Spine Care

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 31, 2022

Very helpful, thank you. I have already had surgery on cervical area 5 years ago. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051321/

Discussion: What will happen in my first neurosurgeon appointment?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 15, 2024

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

To olv: My brother lives in Southern California (Carlsbad) and he has been on opioids for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380840/

Discussion: Chronic back pain unable to walk longer than two minutes

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

What a journey you’ve been through! I will say I was fused T2-L2 when I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879311/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Hello Justin this is Beryl as far as I know I haven't got scoliosis so can't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271543/

Discussion: Osteopenia, bad posture led to scoliosis - back braces, devices help?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 7, 2019

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