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I really appreciate the question/discussion here because I am going through something similar and am anguishing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1240299/

Discussion: flattening of cervical spinal cord from bone spurs

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 18 8:46pm

@ginginrummy Hello. I see you are a new Connect member. Welcome! My mom has taken Fosemax...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846458/

Discussion: Is there a procedure for scoliosis for seniors?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Hi btw, I had laminotomies at S1, L5, L4 about 10 years ago. It was done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319196/

Discussion: Does anyone have Spinal Stenosis that is extremely bad at wake up?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jun 3 8:27am

@lhoward Thank you. I appreciate your comments. As Connect is a patient forum, I wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/625540/

Discussion: What occurs if Harrington rods aren’t extended?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2021

@msnyder84 Welcome to Connect. I do think your providers are trying to let you hold onto...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221781/

Discussion: Myelomalacia: Let's connect

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 25 11:35pm

I can attest that the numbness from a surgical incision takes years, if not decades. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314786/

Discussion: Will I ever recover from my operation for spinal stenosis?

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: May 28 10:20am

I had that ,emergency surgery,minimally invasive endoscopically in 98 performed by neurosurgeon at L4. My disc...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021108/

Discussion: Has anyone had a Laminectomy and microdiscectomy?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 23, 2024

Hi Jennifer What a lovely article and portrait of your surgeon. I am so happy the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944851/

Discussion: Lumbar Back Problems

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

@lifetime Your MRI looks a great deal like mine. I was referred to a pain clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150350/

Discussion: Chronic Back Pain for Years

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2018

@kilikina I hope the out patient surgery helps. It sounds like to me you are having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/316244/

Discussion: Low Back Pain - Alternating Injections & Ablations

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2020

@jksawyers Wow Jack, I didn’t realize your surgery was this Monday! I’m going to attach two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393151/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 14 12:05am

Hi Jennifer, Wow...what a thoughtful and thorough reply -- very much appreciated. Interesting, as my 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974904/

Discussion: Doc recommends spinal fusion from T12 - S1.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

Update from me75 I had my scoliosis surgery 9/28/23 the doctor had to do a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958462/

Discussion: Has anyone had scoliosis surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

@pamelaombres @lebanon100 Thank you for asking. My Mayo Rochester neurosurgeon is Dr. Jeremy Fogelson. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/690335/

Discussion: Excruciating pain from cervical (C7/T1) radiculopathy

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 16, 2022

I was wondering about dosing as well. Thanks. And you make a good point. Spinal stenosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206613/

Discussion: Does anyone have Spinal Stenosis that is extremely bad at wake up?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Jan 8 8:59am

hey @sschmitt77 this is @lilgrizz. I read your intro and thought I probably didn't fit into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130609/

Discussion: Spinal Surgery: What should I expect?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 1, 2018

Thank you for this, Sharon! At age 82, I am also having a laminectomy on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281283/

Discussion: Spinal Fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 13 9:13pm

Sophee, so sorry you are being hit by one of the most unhealthy places to work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149517/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 3, 2018

I know I’m responding to years later however I just saw this. I am currently in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128526/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 23, 2018

I too am 70 yrs young. I never knew I had severe scoliosis until I turned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1193378/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 19, 2024

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