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Hello. I am thinking of having the Nevro Hf10 stimilator device implanted / due to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/624494/

Discussion: What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 8, 2021

Hi Jenatsky, how are you? Thank you for your reply. My normal medication comprises of: Amitriptyline...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823164/

Discussion: Excruciating chronic left side neck pain plus lumbar issues

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

My husband had neck surgery in 2021. He has weakness in his arms and legs. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018918/

Discussion: Cervical Stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 19 9:52pm

It was all very confusing when the foot drop happened. The pain was the worst part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034705/

Discussion: Thigh weakness/foot drop after spine surgery

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 16 1:37pm

Jennifer, I have been thinking about your post and appreciate it, as well the links that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/281731/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis and DDD

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2019

@fine137, My story is very similar to yours. Spondylolisthesis diagnosed 30 years ago. The pain became...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/287374/

Discussion: Recent L5-S1 fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 4, 2020

@brycek112 Did they say what is causing your DDD at such a young age? Did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144336/

Discussion: Fusion or disc replacement L4-L5?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 20 6:29am

Hello. :D The term spinal stenosis was never mentioned to me. Originally back in 1982 I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290312/

Discussion: Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2020

Hi I had minimal invasive spinal fusion of l4-5 June 22nd. I had a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900728/

Discussion: Will lumbar spinal fusion solve my leg pain or just add new pain?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

@JustinMcClanahan - thank you so much for starting this discussion. I've been looking for a place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149316/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 29, 2017

Interesting, because I have read and been told that one reason for certain cysts to develop...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325676/

Discussion: MRI results show bulging discs: what are my options?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

Hi Jennifer @jenniferhunter How are you? I have been reading your very informative ADR vs fusion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810965/

Discussion: Excruciating chronic left side neck pain plus lumbar issues

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

@upstatephil Question for upstatephil. I'm curious about your symptoms and imaging for the decision to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079606/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis: Spinal Fusion at L-4-L5

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 2 2:54pm

I am a 68 year old woman. I have had type 1 diabetes for over 50...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972288/

Discussion: Considering L5-S1 fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

My surgeon is recommending a two stage surgical procedure. Day 1 would involve replacing the discs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018693/

Discussion: Anyone had surgery on spine who also has osteopenia or osteoporosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 19 2:47pm

Hi Pamela35, thank you for your reply. I want to try acupuncture but I have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806483/

Discussion: Excruciating chronic left side neck pain plus lumbar issues

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 5, 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

Is there a specific pain you are wondering about? I have spondylolisthesis in my lower back....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795953/

Discussion: Pain: nerve vs muscle vs joint?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

Thanks to @gailb and @lioness. To answer a few questions from Gail, here is what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211506/

Discussion: Back Surgery

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 10, 2018

@nlback22 Hello! I want to welcome you to Connect. I can provide some information about my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780928/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

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