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Sueblue, GASP!! I can't imagine going through what you have! And your husband too! It's unbelievable!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325412/

Discussion: severely bent over

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 19, 2020

February 2023, I had the Abbott Burst implanted, worked with the reps to control the lower...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1239640/

Discussion: Spinal cord stimulators

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 18 7:16am

To anyone who was told by their doctor to consider or take Fosamax, do not take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849577/

Discussion: Is there a procedure for scoliosis for seniors?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 26, 2023

Hello, my name is George and I have had scoliosis for 15 or so years. Mine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149560/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 5, 2020

I went to a neurosurgeon yesterday. He is the first doctor I’ve seen in the past...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149480/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2018

I believe you are referring to me, Vikkitennis: on a scale of 1-10, I give it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095567/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

I had all lumbar discs and some S ones, too. It takes a long time for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193366/

Discussion: I had spinal surgery T11 thru S1 has anyone had this major surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

What was interesting about how I posed the question, I thought it was detailed enough. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126879/

Discussion: Hi, I’m not new to Mayo, new to group. Lumbar fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

I started out with arthritis of the spine some years ago, it has progressed to DDD....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801968/

Discussion: Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee re Spinal Fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

Thanks for sharing- I was diagnosed just 5 years ago, just after I retired from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149332/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 11, 2017

Hello - just saw your post. There are quite a few of us. I had spinal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/83158/

Discussion: Scoliosis surgery: Harrington rod placement and spinal fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2014

@nlback22 Nadine, I couldn't agree with you more about what an excellent surgeon Dr. Fogelson is....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349176/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 15 10:06pm

I wasn't as lucky as theo316. I am one of those who had TLIF L2-L5 for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090017/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

Hi The block lasted about 2 hours but I did find relief compared to the epidural....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084077/

Discussion: Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Can anyone advise if MFR would possibly be an option for someone with severe scoliosis? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016476/

Discussion: Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

@tsquared1951 It can get confusing trying to figure out what part of the spine is generating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013894/

Discussion: Possible C Spine issues?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

I truly understand what you all are dealing with. I, too, had the Vertiflex procedure 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903433/

Discussion: What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Hi @australia. I know what you mean. I have degeneration that has caused a scoliosis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141486/

Discussion: Possible S3 nerve damage

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 5, 2020

@sb4ca I noticed your comment about carpal tunnel pain waking you up. I wanted to share...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036040/

Discussion: Severe lumbar nerve pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Hi all ..... my oldest daughter, who is now 46 was diagnosed with scoliosis at about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149465/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 1, 2018

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