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That is so sad -- very sorry to learn that your fusion was not successful or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003524/

Discussion: Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879167/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Thank you, Amanda! I am an 80-year-old male that was diagnosed with lumbar scoliosis AFTER entering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756633/

Discussion: Anyone tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

I'm not sure what diagnosis you are referring to - there are many spinal abnormalities. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329083/

Discussion: Deformity of the Spine. (Scoliosis,Spondylolisthesis, Deg. Disc, ETC.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 6, 2020

Hello -- to update on my comments above, I am now almost 2 months out from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267994/

Discussion: T10 to Pelvis Fusion. Experience, Comments Appreciated

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 27 11:22am

Hello RM Brooks, Thank you for the information about your experience with trigger point injections. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184559/

Discussion: Ablation recommended for back issues: Anyone else?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Hi skijag, I don't know the severity of your problem. I had spinal stenosis (narrowing of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075470/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 27, 2024

I'm seeing the ortho who did my cervical fusions. In a follow-up appointment, maybe a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035308/

Discussion: Severe lumbar nerve pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 17, 2024

Hi @asilyag , I'm very sorry to hear about your leg pain and really hope you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915520/

Discussion: Spine fusion for leg pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I had a complete spinal revision from the very base of my spine to the neck,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054323/

Discussion: Adult Scoliosis: What is surgery like? Outcomes? Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2024

@dlydailyhope There is a trifecta of problems from l5 to s1 with scoliosis at T6, just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268002/

Discussion: T10 to S1 Fusion Pre-Surgery Medical Treatment Plan

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 27 11:38am

@rita9876 So your choice with the orthopedic spine surgeon is they would add 2 extra levels...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/775658/

Discussion: What helps spinal stenosis besides surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 20, 2022

Hello, and thank you Justin for making a discussion about this! I had a Harrington rod...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149329/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 26, 2017

Hi -- my hysterectomy was related to other surgery, and was performed in a closed operation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/82603/

Discussion: Adults living with scoliosis, thoracic stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 30, 2016

Pain meds for back spasms sound like you have the wrong and a lazy doctor. Especially...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120521/

Discussion: What kind of a doctor deals with muscle spasms?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

@sueblue You may be interested in looking at Myofascial release therapy. This is a hands on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325403/

Discussion: severely bent over

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 18, 2020

Hi, Gailb! My story is almost identical to yours except for the braces/polio as a child....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149288/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 5, 2017

I didn’t see a question in the first post, which usually describes asking the question but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303238/

Discussion: Anyone else pleased with their spinal fusion outcome?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 13 10:34am

Hi Joe, I'm 70 and my lumbar spine is a disaster area - stenosis, scoliosis, lithesis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173226/

Discussion: Loss of height from compressed vertebrae, suggestions on what to do?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

@jameschrist Hello and welcome to Connect. Have you considered getting another surgeon's opinion? Surgeons can't always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013225/

Discussion: Bony ridging, ucinate process contacting ventral cord 6 months after

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

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