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Hi @annie1 I had spinal fusion and laminectomy on Feb 3 2026 for spinal stenosis, degenerative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1583381/

Discussion: If anyone with lumbar stenosis they've had for over 5 years?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 26 5:12am

I, too, had the Spinal Cord Stimulator put in. I, too, had zero relief from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937101/

Discussion: Anyone had a spine stimulator put in their lumbar area? Did it help?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

I had the Medtronic stimulator implanted a year ago. Yes, it does help. Prior to its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1436342/

Discussion: Should I have the Spinal Cord Stimulator? Looking for reviews on this

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 11, 2025

I am 73 years old, soon to be 74. My surgeon is going to check my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1155074/

Discussion: Fusion or disc replacement at L4-L5?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 10, 2024

I have the Boston Scientific SCS, and can honestly say it does nothing for my pain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962136/

Discussion: Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

@pulaski I have degeneration of my back which has caused a scoliosis and my L- 4,5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/184422/

Discussion: DISH (diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis) or Forestier's

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 6, 2020

I’ve had scoliosis since childhood and I’m 78 now. I would not recommend surgery at this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135590/

Discussion: Is there a procedure for scoliosis for seniors?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

I have decided against trying the stimulator but am looking into the ablation this upcoming week....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087142/

Discussion: Any get an ablation/rhizotomy for back pain? Results? Do it again?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

Rather new...just saw a scoliosis heading so I know little about treatments, etc. Went from 5'...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149406/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2017

Hello Jack, Most of my back is fused but my situation is a little different than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393106/

Discussion: Questions for anyone who has had a FULL SPINAL FUSION

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

Hi Amanda, Well I’ve had PT now , about 5 sessions and I’m not really noticing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720887/

Discussion: How are you dealing with nerve leg pain from Stenosis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2022

Hello! I just read your post. Did you have the surgery? I have a T 10-Pelvis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1364478/

Discussion: T10 to Pelvis Fusion. Experience, Comments Appreciated

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 5, 2025

@rwdixon4 Thoracic level spine surgery is complicated because the lungs are in the way and many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333844/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

@zorrospouse, I'd like to invite back @cgmc who had discussed a scoliosis fusion and hardware removal....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/272088/

Discussion: Spinal fusion failure, now hardware removal. Anyone else?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2019

Hello @123zale, I just posted a moderator's note about Zero Pain Now. Thank you for asking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149278/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 27, 2017

Hello Celia16, Your relative's situation is similar to what mine was. I was diagnosed with Scoliosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1367126/

Discussion: Has anyone been plagued by scoliosis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 9, 2025

Hello @david2023 and welcome to Connect. Both orthopedic and neurosurgeons can be spine surgeons, and sometimes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890757/

Discussion: Which Surgeon for Transverse L5-S1 and Spondylolisthesis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

I just wanted to comment on pain management after spine surgery. I have seen many young...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/336160/

Discussion: Anyone's child had vertebral body tethering (VBT) surgery?

Support Group: About Kids & Teens

Posted: Mar 4, 2021

Just found this today. Thank you! No idea when I developed scoliosis but was only diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149414/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2017

Burt davis. Diagnosed with scoliosis and osteoarthritis about 10 years ago. Progressing and now have no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149295/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 27, 2017

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