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@pamer I hate to tell you, but I think Spinal Fusion Surgery is your only answer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314050/

Discussion: Severe Stenosis - Doc advises surgery

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

@baq315a Are you scared of having a fusion. I'm having one done on June 9th and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/94194/

Discussion: Implantable neurostimulator for chronic pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 11, 2020

Hi @me75 , welcome to Connect. How are you doing? I know prepping for this procedure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924145/

Discussion: Has anyone had scoliosis surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Sherry, Good to hear from you. Sorry for not getting back to you sooner and for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232319/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 8 1:06pm

Not silly. I’ve been having epidurals in my spine, sometimes yearly, sometimes every 3 or 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193468/

Discussion: Why was I never told about spinal health when I was younger?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

I had a fusion in 1975 just having turned 16. my curve was 64/32 with internal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169488/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

How frustrating this must be. I'm curious if you've been told you have degenerative disc disease...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043368/

Discussion: Need your help- buzzwords

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Hi- I hope you are doing well today!! I'm new to the group, and not sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003416/

Discussion: Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

Keep active! I know it’s hard when you are in pain, But, you’ll feel better afterwards....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748626/

Discussion: Have spondylosis & degenerative arthritis of spine. What helps?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

Hi, I'm 75. I had the same thing and had the surgery 15 years on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013777/

Discussion: Spine conditions: Told I would not walk without surgery

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Hi- I'm glad I stumbled across the group! If I can help anyone with sharing what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003689/

Discussion: Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

@stantallusa Ask Mayo or check the website to see if your insurance is in network. What...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/616404/

Discussion: Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2021

@baq315a Why don't you want surgery. I had a nine hour surgery at Mayo #1 hospital...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317320/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 30, 2020

I did not think mine to be hereditary even though I have a younger sister that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149408/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 29, 2017

Is it possible that the calf sensations are coming from the knee? Is it the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163815/

Discussion: What are my next steps with lumbar stenosis and spondylolisthesis?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I believe I was born with scoliosis. I was in my late thirties when a chiropractor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750992/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

My surgery was done by an orthopedic surgeon , Dr Nassr. I’m 58 and have scoliosis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739829/

Discussion: Spinal fusion: T5 ->L3

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Hi, I am Polly. I am 55 and have been dealing with scoliosis for the past...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149531/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 2, 2018

My heart goes out to you - my surgery was in October 2022. Surgery was successful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182691/

Discussion: I dont know what to do about my pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

Hello Sherry. I hope your procedure went very well. I had my spinal fusion way back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334523/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 24 8:06pm

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