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Good Morning, Monday is the day I am scheduled to have surgery on L3/4. I am...
is the day I am scheduled to have surgery ... on L3/4. ... will be more involved than the C5/6 surgery ... This surgery will require a hospital ... stay of 1-3 nights and wearing a back
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Sep 13, 2018
Yes, hang in there, as this too shall pass and hopefully quickly! I am praying for...
2023 I had pretty much had the same surgeries ... An ALIF first, double fusion (L3-4, ... L5-S1) and a PLIF revision at L4-5. ... RE: Meds I was taking post-surgery all ... with my surgical team I started at 3-
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Aug 2, 2023
I have kind of a complicated situation. Looking for anyone with similar. I'm 65., female. Can...
Removed and redone 4 years ago L3-S1 ... -L3 done which followed with a post ... Afraid to get a recommended back pain ... doctors, 10 years ago, 4 years ago ... adjustments, painful to recover from the surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jan 20 8:11pm
I was searching for info on mattresses for lower back pain, and I found this post...
searching for info on mattresses for lower back ... I have had laminotomies on S1/L5/L4 ... lumbar spine and keeping me from fusion surgery ... recently bought a Beautyrest Series 3 ... But given that we spend 1/3rd of our
Posted: Aug 10 7:05am
@jeffkboyce 25 yrs ago in 1995 they didn't call the fusion surgery FLIF but my L4,L5,S1...
1995 they didn't call the fusion surgery ... FLIF but my L4,L5,S1 were fused using ... During the 8 hour surgery (including ... It took me about 3 weeks to go back ... I was in ICU for 4 days.. regular room
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 17, 2021
Do your due diligence before get a pain pump. My quick story: > 4 back surgeries...
My quick story: > 4 back surgeries ... my life, multiple injections in the L3,4,5
Support Group: Chronic Pain
Posted: Aug 9 12:40pm
My fusion surgery was AMAZING 5 years ago. It should have been done years before. Find...
My fusion surgery was AMAZING 5 years ... from a different area FOR ME than the L3 ... , L4 L5 fusion/laminectomy major surgery ... specific joint area) and then went back ... painful for 2 years, but the last 4
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Dec 31, 2024
Hi, I had two spinal fusions, one at L3-5 in 2000 and another at L5-S1 in...
, I had two spinal fusions, one at L3 ... Before both surgeries I had had to use ... one the surgeon had to rebuild the L4 ... repairs due to ruptured discs in both surgeries ... I haven't had any back pain other
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: May 28, 2024
Hello... I read all comments & concerns & im potentially or in all likelihood going 2...
Getting back 2 my original thought & ... was in absolutely excruciating pain 4 ... the last 3 wks of Feb until i waved ... then I finally got an MRI & an L4 ... (not back surgery as im trying 2 avoid
Had C3-C6 fusion 4/24 and L3-S1 6/24. All felt good but weak until 3 weeks after...
Had C3-C6 fusion 4/24 and L3-S1 6/24 ... All felt good but weak until 3 weeks ... 2,L3 was the issue which I tried to ... Hoping exercises good diet will get me back ... I myself would not wait for surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jan 6, 2025
I had an L4/L5 fusion when I was 54. I herniated the disc while shoveling snow....
I had an L4/L5 fusion when I was 54. ... no bending, twisting or lifting for 3 ... gone as soon as I woke up from the surgery ... After 3 days in the hospital, I was ... anything, it is easier to strain my lower back
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Aug 24, 2023
Yes I had L4-5, S1 fusions through 2 surgeries . The first Jan. 2021, and the...
Yes I had L4-5, S1 fusions through 2 ... surgeries . ... last one July 2023, was to remove L4 ... had a cervical fusion 6 weeks ago, a 3 ... pain in my shoulders and down the back
Oh, my! The twisting wasn't good and lifting 30 pounds at a time that early was...
There is no pain from L4-S1 but I still ... have problems with L2-L3. ... I don't want another surgery either ... My job now is to take care of my back ... surgery.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Apr 19, 2024
I am 78 Florida resident going to UFHealth in Daytona for spine pain. Five years in...
L3 L4 MRI x 3 with many procedures at ... cough the shooting severe pain jumps back ... side front leg pelvic, and right side back ... Both severe when they try to kick back ... Surgeon says hold off on surgery.
I suggest seeing a couple more Spinal Surgeons. I saw 4. They all had a different...
I saw 4. ... - from nothing to fusing my entire back ... I was VERY pleased with my L3,4, 5 fusion ... and got my life back. ... I will need more surgery but I had wanted
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Apr 5 2:13pm
@h2998sc - the number of experimental "tries" is overwhelming -- if we add ALL of ours...
I've opted not to have surgery again ... In '99 the first surgery on L4/5 ... 3-5 surgery and the infection resulted ... All I know is that tho' my back ... like some of the "better" me back
Posted: Dec 1, 2025
I had some success with Sanexas Treatments. I'm certain that my experience is different than most,...
I had a 4 level PCL in 2010 and an L3 ... -L4 Fusion in 2014. ... Pain was improved a little after surgery ... neuropathy and nerve problems from L3 ... -4.
Support Group: Neuropathy
Posted: Feb 9, 2023
I was originally told I might have two surgeries for fusing L3-S1. Part of it from...
was originally told I might have two surgeries ... for fusing L3-S1. ... Part of it from the back and part from ... in one 7 1/2 hour surgery. ... I was in the hospital 4 days.
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jun 8, 2022
@genegro Hi Gene! Have you tried an RFA yet? The heat kind. Not the pulse. There...
There are 3 distinct areas down the ... back at which to give it. ... I don't have a clue if back surgery ... do know if you have compression at L4 ... The point is as well, to have the surgery
Hi jm1 sorry that you are not feeling good. I am currently in hell. I have...
All my spine, back, legs are in pain ... issues I might not be a candidate for surgery ... my lumbar existing impingement of L2 ... -L3/L3-L4 are causing me a lot of lumbar ... As soon as start to do l slow breathing
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Feb 25, 2023