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Hello, and thank you for your help in steering me to the proper group! I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317324/

Discussion: Comparison of Spinal Cord Stimulators from Boston Sci., Nevro

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2020

Hi Rachel! I'm sorry but I don't know what you're referring to? Oh wait, I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290303/

Discussion: Severe spinal stenosis: Would you do surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Sep 28, 2020

Question for upstatephil. I'm curious about your symptoms and imaging for the decision to have L2-L5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079468/

Discussion: Spondylolisthesis: My Spinal Fusion at L-4-L5 went well.

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jun 2, 2024

@artsy6013 I think your doctor is being cautious because your spine condition could have changed since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697818/

Discussion: DDD: Why can’t I just get a prescription for physical therapy?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 10, 2022

Thank you. I have been having a lot of aching pain in my thighs lately. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051718/

Discussion: Lower back spinal fusion recovery: How bad is it?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

@bobcinem Is this recommendation for your cervical or lumbar spine? What are your current symptoms? How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280706/

Discussion: Spinal fusion & possible laminectomy recommended. Pros & cons?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

I would see another doctor for a second opinion. I am not sure you want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997022/

Discussion: Spine conditions: Told wouldn't walk w/o surgery. Thoughts?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Re: TOPS lumbar surgery Can you qualify for this if one has SCOLIOSIS? I do not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269098/

Discussion: My son has herniated discs, stenosis, bone spurs. Get 2nd opinions?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 29, 2025

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1575821/

Discussion: Spinal Fusion Surgery – Good or Bad Experiences?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 16 9:35am

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 lumbar fusion surgery

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

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

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: Ultrasonic medical device to widen nerve openings?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

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

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- surgeon won't take time

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 4, 2020

@sue4 Great questions! 🙂 I started getting injections at L4-L5 which was severely stenotic in late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358710/

Discussion: What am I in for with epidural injections?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

@heisenberg34 So sorry you didn't get relief from this fusion. I also have spondylolisthesis, stenosis at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514722/

Discussion: Doctor recommended fusion of l4-5 and l5-s1

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Feb 25 10:37pm

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

Your note to Jan helped me enormously. My path has been unusual. I'm sitting here with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351885/

Discussion: Laminectomy cervical, with fusion and Instrumentation , 1-4 levels

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

It seems like a doctor needs to pinpoint where the exact cause of the pain is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341575/

Discussion: Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis-want to go to Mayo

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2025

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