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I had severe spinal stenosis years ago and was losing the use of my left leg,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774460/

Discussion: What helps spinal stenosis besides surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2022

@bohaiboy Do you know which vertebrate are affected by the scoliosis? It might be the reason...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1451466/

Discussion: Does T9-L3 fusion sound right? How stiff will this make my back?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 2, 2025

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I do use a cushion and heat and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1287017/

Discussion: Searching for a doctor that deals with degenerative scoliosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

@dwill2152 Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry you are fused with misalignment. There probably are excellent surgeons...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208472/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 10, 2025

Hi I was 58 when I had surgery from L4 -S1. I didn't think twice about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1574681/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 14 2:26pm

Hi, I also couldn't find much for long fusions. I'm 3.5 years post T4 to S1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480471/

Discussion: Had a T9 to Pelvis fusion with scoliosis correction or similar?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 12 11:12am

I have spinal stenosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and two herniated discs. I was a self-referral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/183535/

Discussion: Has anyone suffered from lumbar spinal stenosis? Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 6, 2018

I thought you would all appreciate this Q&A article from Mayo Clinic where Dr. Paul Huddleston...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107282/

Discussion: Scoliosis, chronic back pain, don't want narcotics - what to do?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jul 13, 2016

I am just posting sympathy. I have spinal fractures, scoliosis, radiculopathy/myopathy and bone spurs and am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948840/

Discussion: Scoliosis, bone spurs, bulging discs, thoracic radic., etc. - advice?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Thank you both for your responses. I have tried physical therapy but there is only so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149494/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 18, 2018

@jo54 Seems my scoliosis was caused by a broken femur when I was 20-now 65. Yes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149412/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 6, 2017

Funny on how we can make assumptions about specialists! I'm so glad that the therapy is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035295/

Discussion: Severe lumbar nerve pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

I have osteoporosis and scoliosis, among other joint/bone things. In 1982 I had 2 Harrington rods...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631468/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2021

I was born with a number of health issues, including scoliosis, hip dysplasia, deformed left leg,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149529/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 2, 2018

@deedee12 I would like to speak with you more about your fusions and current situation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922576/

Discussion: Can long term GERDS meds have contributed to DDD and osteoporosis?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

I use these foam rollers for mild scoliosis on my upper back https://www.vitalitymedical.com/cando-roller-foam-cushions.html?srsltid=AfmBOooDCqNnEOS3ZkDTg2gKUNT3xagVUMySnf_bvpYNHXAuijyzcYQLUro I'm not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408484/

Discussion: Products for scoliosis patients?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2025

My husband just had surgery for sciatic, stenosis and bulging disc's. It's been 7 months since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149424/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2017

@lisamedanic since age 22 no doctor or specialist has suggested surgery for my scoliosis - just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464866/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 20, 2025

Hi. I just found and joined this forum, so my apologies for being a few years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344800/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 9, 2025

@nlback22 Hello! I want to welcome you to Connect. I can provide some information about my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780928/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

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