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@hosta I can sympathize with what you are going through, back problems are awful. I too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150282/

Discussion: Chronic Back Pain for Years, Willing to Help Others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 5, 2017

My friend feels intense abdominal pressure and pain. It is difficult for her to eat. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988683/

Discussion: What are the pros and cons for Kyphoplasty?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I am so sorry you have so many of these. I have three and then two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888644/

Discussion: What are the pros and cons for Kyphoplasty?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 2, 2023

What do you mean when you say it is deterioriating? The thing is, I was also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/686285/

Discussion: Has anyone had vertebroplasty? Osteoporosis and fractured lumbar

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 4, 2022

Yes, I have become very fond of a species of grebe called the Pied-billed Grebe. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079665/

Discussion: Complete relief in spine during PT stretching routine. Why?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

I’ve had 5 fractures in 10 months. I refused the kyphoplasty. My fractures healed. After about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752044/

Discussion: What are the pros and cons for Kyphoplasty?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

@katrinaw this was my experience too, though I got the brace later and was told to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/902222/

Discussion: Why are broken vertebrae treated differently than broken arms?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 25, 2023

I am 72 and survived a serious MVA in 2008 which caused fractured T3/5/7, 3 ribs,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472131/

Discussion: Has anyone had laminectomy then needed spinal fusion?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 1 11:52am

I am 87 years old and have had problems with my back since I was 18...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990544/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I'm strongly considering getting a second opinion for my back that was discovered recently at what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764248/

Discussion: What are the pros and cons for Kyphoplasty?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Sherri, You recommend calling Dr McClendon office can you tell me how I can do that?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352394/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2025

I am a 62 year old female. I had fusion of L3/4 done about 20+ years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528676/

Discussion: Has anyone had loose screws following lumbar spinal fusion surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 17 2:08am

Hello. This was posted to a different question post elsewhere and this link for this forum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764249/

Discussion: What are the pros and cons for Kyphoplasty?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

@katrina123 Thank you for sharing this information. I know waiting and watching can be daunting. Your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217532/

Discussion: Anyone had an atypical hemangioma in the spine?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 20, 2025

You are so very welcome. I'm just sorry that I haven't written earlier. I've been in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891348/

Discussion: Chronic fractured spinal vertebrae

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Hello. I do see your post is older, but I did want to comment. My situation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479220/

Discussion: Leg/buttock pain after L4/5 kyphoplasty

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 10 8:25pm

Hi Sheri, I’m back from my appointment with Dr Krishna. He was very thorough in going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396115/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

Thank your for you feed back. Yes I am in a water exercise class. My problem...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150283/

Discussion: Chronic Back Pain for Years, Willing to Help Others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 6, 2017

I have been having pain in my right shoulder and down the arm. My pain doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275747/

Discussion: Cervical stenosis: Wait or treat?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 6, 2025

Pain management is a joke, I live in VA. and let me tell you they are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495877/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 1 6:20pm

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