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Didn't you get any pain medication? I might be having Spinal Surgery this summer- Lumbar-Sacral. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079396/

Discussion: Post surgery recovery from L 345 laminectomy and discectomy

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

@3986 Welcome to Connect. I’m glad you have a plan and a surgeon who will help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280192/

Discussion: Connect with others with Severe Scoliosis + Restrictive Lung Disease

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 12, 2025

Welcome to the forum! I am just finishing up week 5 post-op of T10-S1 fusion due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450816/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

@danyysienna111 Daniel congrats on the hole in one! I had a cervical disc replaced in C4~C5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409891/

Discussion: Afraid for husband's bone spur, herniated disc cervical surgery

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 6, 2025

@sophie46 Than you for the reply it is nice to find people that understand. So I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481441/

Discussion: Harrington rod surgery 40 years ago

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 13 1:27pm

@ou14mejc Everybody's situation is different, so you just have to do as much research as you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1537061/

Discussion: MILD procedure scheduled. Comments, please?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 28 8:00am

Hi all, I have severe scoliosis crushing my lungs going across my chest towards my heart...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149585/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

I have ankylosing spondylitis. It was first suspected by my eye doctor. I had uveitis or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328515/

Discussion: Is there a test to confirm Ankylosing Spondylitis diagnosis?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 8, 2020

I have a 40 degree scoliosis curve and am scheduled for a minimally invasive surgery from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172401/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

Thank you for your comment to my question. My husband also had fusion from C1-C3 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166831/

Discussion: Risk of fusion surgery failing with mild osteopenia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

Thank you for this community. I did not know I had scoliosis till a year ago,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149413/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2017

Had cervical surgery two years ago. Have two spacers in neck and fused discs. No choice....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130588/

Discussion: Spinal Surgery c3/c4 bulging &c5/c6 herniated w/nerve impingement

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 8, 2017

I also have degenerative scoliosis. Had my 1st lumbar fusion last May. It is night and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038368/

Discussion: Severe lumbar nerve pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

dalton7 (@dalton7) I am sorry that I missed your orininal post, but I have been in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293824/

Discussion: Inoperable spinal stenosis in L4, L5. Alternatives?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

@glassart Hi! Does your insurance cover you to come to the Mayo Clinic? I know there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562148/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 28 11:23pm

I had the Stimwave SCS implanted 17 days ago and turned on 7 days ago. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/848125/

Discussion: Has anyone had the Stimwave spine stimulator installed?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

@sakota 9 Joan I don't believe your doctor telling you surgery does not help stenosis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316459/

Discussion: What helps spinal stenosis besides surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2020

Hi Nadine. Thank you so much for your reply. My situation sounds almost exactly like yours....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1346087/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 11, 2025

I'm answering for everyone reading instead of trying to send an answer to each post. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546521/

Discussion: Having L4-L5 Spinal Fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 9 12:31pm

Hi @mariahcb! So sorry for not responding sooner. The reason I had my fusion was because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244172/

Discussion: Has anyone had scoliosis surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 24, 2025

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