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Hi, Two neurosurgeons in Australia (this is where I live) told me not to get operated....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396253/

Discussion: Excruciating chronic left side neck pain plus lumbar issues

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

Very interesting reading your experience. I was in physical therapy for the past year for 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066902/

Discussion: Degenerative discs lower spine, thoracic spine, neck: Fix the pain?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 13, 2024

Thank you all for posting your experiences. I had the L345 Laminectomy last October , 22....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978040/

Discussion: Post surgery recovery from L 345 laminectomy and discectomy

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

@saleha59 Welcome to Connect. I am a Mayo spine surgery patient and I have a biology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325665/

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 22, 2020

I got the Boston scientific wave writer Alpha implanted back in 2022. After a successful trial,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128395/

Discussion: Spinal cord stimulator support

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

To expand a bit (and I am finding context is everything): I am 76 and formerly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912310/

Discussion: Mom's decompressive laminectomy L3-L5, fusion L4-5: Recovery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. I am very happy to read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978452/

Discussion: Post surgery recovery from L 345 laminectomy and discectomy

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Dec 11, 2023

Hi jfist, I truly feel for you. It has been an up hill battle for me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396257/

Discussion: Post surgery burning pain

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 18, 2025

Hi Everyone, how are you? I have been quiet for a while, but I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955428/

Discussion: Excruciating chronic left side neck pain plus lumbar issues

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

@lioness2001 @pat75 I was interested in the article you posted, and by searching for the title,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698693/

Discussion: Lower Back Pain Treatments. Trying to Avoid a Fusion.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 13, 2022

I am reading about the relief of pain and wishing I could believe it is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938695/

Discussion: Anyone had a spine stimulator put in their lumbar area? Did it help?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I had a T10 to pelvic surgery just a bit over 2 weeks ago. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508750/

Discussion: T10 to Pelvis Fusion. Experience, Comments Appreciated

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 18 10:02am

@amywood20 I'm sorry I missed your response. I've been traveling and not online. I know from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276453/

Discussion: C5-C6 issue affecting my shoulder?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 9, 2019

@sevenzero Welcome to Connect. There isn't one answer to your question. I am a Mayo Spine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614497/

Discussion: Neck Surgery Recommendation at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2021

I have been seeing pain management for years which started in my face 18 years ago....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185577/

Discussion: Cervical laminoplasty surgery for balance: I'm scared

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

@badbonz Thanks for asking. I referred myself to Mayo Clinic and specifically to Dr. Fogelson because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244309/

Discussion: Has anyone dealt successfully with Cervical stenosis without surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 9, 2019

@amywood20 You story is similar to my own. The symptoms and tender spots you've described are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276443/

Discussion: C5-C6 issue affecting my shoulder?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 25, 2019

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642038/

Discussion: Adults living with scoliosis, thoracic stenosis

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2021

Hi Polly- I too have scoliosis.i was diagnosed in 2006 and today I’m 66. I’ve had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149532/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 2, 2018

Scoliois diagnosed at 32....now 75 and helped so much by my chiropractor....Not interested in surgery but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149513/

Discussion: Scoliosis - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 28, 2018

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