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@recoverychris I had a fusion surgery on my back just last month at Mayo clinic at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/128532/

Discussion: Harrington Rod and lower back pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 14, 2020

Hi Joan. Your story is one of the saddest I have ever heard. I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/150694/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2019

I'm answering for everyone reading instead of trying to send an answer to each post. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546521/

Discussion: Having L4-L5 Spinal Fusion

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 9 12:31pm

Wow, “a very painful death;” that’s extreme. Surgery is usually the last resort. Would your sister...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080429/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 3, 2024

@nlback22 Nadine, I couldn't agree with you more about what an excellent surgeon Dr. Fogelson is....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349176/

Discussion: Harrington rods and complications

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 28 yrs of age. Don't think they looked for it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207352/

Discussion: How can adult scolisis be treated? I have a very crooked spine at 80yr

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Hi there, Denise! My heart goes out to you. I’m a teen who had scoliosis surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854684/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 5, 2023

I am 59 years old and believe I may have Arachnoiditis but cannot find a doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894927/

Discussion: Arachnoiditis: Trying to find a specialist

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 13, 2023

I just messaged you a huge letter and it erased it all. You were asking me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149562/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 5, 2020

Hello Martie, I had Scoliosis surgery (T2 to L2) along with a Harrington implant in 1977....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1482507/

Discussion: Harrington rod surgery 40 years ago

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 14 6:41pm

I wouldn't take one opinion who says this is all I can do for you, while...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241912/

Discussion: Many issues w/my back and neck -I dont know what to do about my pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

Hi Raymond, First, thank you for your service. I”m 67 , was a senior in high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676118/

Discussion: Anyone been diagnosed with arachnoiditis after spine surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 29, 2022

Hi, I walk normal I have been for about 2 years. 3-4 days after surgery you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459723/

Discussion: Had a T9 to Pelvis fusion with scoliosis correction or similar?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

@bayhorse Dr. McClendon at the Phoenix Arizona Mayo Clinic will perform my surgery on December 11....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173590/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

@jax60 Thank you for your very honest comments. I very much appreciate them and I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543027/

Discussion: Proposed Spinal Fusion T-10 to pelvis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 5 5:12am

@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

@gregda That is miserable. I’m so sorry! I was fused T3-L3 30+ years ago for scoliosis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514506/

Discussion: Chronic Muscle Spasms

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 25 2:16pm

I too had a sudden onset of symptoms related to issues in the area of L5-S1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234485/

Discussion: My condition will lead to me being a quadriplegic. Advice?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 11, 2025

Hi Joe! I danced, I stretched and I did yoga. Probably my three problems are: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135170/

Discussion: What can I do about arthritis in neck and lower back?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Sep 2, 2024

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