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@reidy Why was this fusion recommended? I had my L5-S1 fused nine years ago for supposed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507983/

Discussion: Doctor recommended fusion of l4-5 and l5-s1

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 17 10:08am

Hi gwj, You're lumbar spine sounds like mine - scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, degenerated discs, osteoarthritis pretty...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1572641/

Discussion: What can help with constant pain in back, hips and legs?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: May 12 6:26am

I was told my spondylosis is inherited, but now has progressed to spondylolisthesis because no doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220988/

Discussion: Spondylosis of three parts of my back. What is it?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2025

annie1, Forteo or Tymlos would make surgery safer for you. You may want to avoid surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152663/

Discussion: Alternatives to Cortisone injections for foraminal Stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

I had foraminal stenosis and spondylolisthesis above and below L5 stenosis. I had several injections and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159782/

Discussion: Does anyone have foraminal stenosis ?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Hello @lifeofriley4, welcome to Connect. I moved your discussion and combined it with an existing discussion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257285/

Discussion: Grade III spondylolisthesis – bilateral, unrelenting pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 8, 2019

I just had back surgery at the end of August for the first time I put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1220938/

Discussion: Having Lumbar S1 L5 surgery Feb.: Should I wait till pain restarts?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

Instead of a chiropractor, I would recommend a D.O. who is trained and practices Osteo Manipulative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103009/

Discussion: Mid-back muscle spasms 4 times a year for 20 years

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Thank you for your reply and explanation! I do have spondylolisthesis (one of my vertebrae has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1363852/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 4, 2025

@libertyusa What levels of your spine do you have issues with stenosis, spondylolisthesis and scoliosis? What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285214/

Discussion: Have you heard of new "TOPS" Spine surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

@tony1946 I have a question, and you may want to ask this of the surgeons you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077763/

Discussion: I am contemplating S1-L5 lumbar fusion. Outcomes? Thoughts?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 30, 2024

Hi @spondi64, and welcome to Connect. You may notice I combined your discussion with an existing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/281767/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and DDD

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 30, 2019

Hello @efgh1020 - I thought I would reply to your private message in this discussion -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599242/

Discussion: Disk replacement & spinal fusion (L4-L5): Post-op concerns

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 4, 2021

@thracian I am a cervical spine surgery patient. What you may want to ask, is if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010381/

Discussion: Trying to understand spine injury mechanics

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 5, 2024

Hi,I did respond but my response ened up someplace else, on page one of these posts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/281779/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and DDD

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2020

Irene - also a 73 year old retired educator here with osteopenia, osteoarthritis, and spondylolisthesis. Also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813360/

Discussion: Anyone had steroid injections into the lumbar area? Relief? How long?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

@amberrose @ray666 Hello Nance and Ray. The term is actually spondylolisthesis, but I was trying to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636276/

Discussion: Cervical stenosis: Wait or treat?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 17, 2021

Has anyone declined the fusion procedure due to having reservations about the outcome and just stayed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546290/

Discussion: Having L4-L5 Spinal Fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 9 8:34am

I also selected a spine surgeon from Mayo-Roch, and got precerted so to speak so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/94195/

Discussion: Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 11, 2020

Hope this is helpful. I am retired operating room scrub nurse. By going through the abdomen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1362715/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 3, 2025

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