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To expand a bit (and I am finding context is everything): I am 76 and formerly...
MRI showed scoliosis, degeneration of ... Surgery was July 18. ... “if you made it through that, this surgery ... up and they explained this is major surgery ... flattened prone for more than 5 hours of surgery
Jonathan, Thank you for your assistance and the article. I received spinal surgery in 2017 replacing...
I received spinal surgery in 2017 replacing ... discs and treating scoliosis with ... Despite surgery back pain persists with
76 yr old female who opted not to have any spine surgery despite severe disk problems,...
female who opted not to have any spine surgery ... disk problems, herniated, bone spurs, scoliosis ... I saw first said I needed ‘minor’ surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Feb 13 4:20pm
I’m told that as the spine develop, it’s very possible that it pinches the nerves. In...
On this chat site someone had a surgery ... I haven’t wanted to go the surgery route ... I found a scoliosis pt specialist near
Posted: Feb 2 5:31pm
Hi- I'm glad I stumbled across the group! If I can help anyone with sharing what...
A year or so prior to my surgery two ... surgeon), who also does brain and spine surgeries ... did state he coukd help me with my scoliosis ... Board about my case, we opted for the surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jan 25 3:12pm
missvikki - this sure sounds like sciatica to me. And the only reason I suspect that...
due to arthritis, and I still have scoliosis ... sounds) and usually resolve without surgery ... be a ruptured disc, in which case surgery ... I'm 69 now, and if I need surgery
What type of pain are you having in your legs? I have fibromyalgia, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis,...
arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and scoliosis ... So, in 2012 I had gastric bypass surgery ... hip, so altogether I had to have 7 surgeries ... I have also had abdominal surgery to ... skin, and I had to have abdominal surgery
Support Group: Fibromyalgia
Posted: May 16, 2020
@grandmar There is really no need to have a surgery of any type. DDD of neck...
There is really no need to have a surgery ... I also have developed scoliosis because ... Throw fibromyalgia into the mix surgery ... apologize for any confusion about surgery
Support Group: Fibromyalgia
Posted: Feb 25, 2018
The neurologist calls my condition "exaggerated thoracolumbar kyphosis with a positive sagittal malalignment." After discussion of...
I also have scoliosis. ... Often children with severe scoliosis ... have their surgeries much earlier. ... listed a link to better explain the surgery ... The surgery cannot be done with my bones
I have severe thoracolumbar scoliosis, diagnosed at about age 60 and (initially) rapidly progressive. My neurosurgeon...
I have severe thoracolumbar scoliosis ... My neurosurgeon recommended surgery ... would never be pain free; and the surgery ... particularly courses designed for scoliosis ... chose this route but recognize that surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Apr 18 8:55am
Hi Phil, I very much appreciate your sharing. It sounds that your surgery was successful and...
It sounds that your surgery was successful ... I've read that as scoliosis degenerates ... Can I ask if you're surgery was
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 14 11:41am
@slater I wanted to welcome you to Connect. I am a cervical spine surgery patient, so...
I am a cervical spine surgery patient ... , so I don't have scoliosis experience ... , but I'm glad your surgery helped ... like a smart way to go to me, to do surgeries ... Big surgeries are hard decisions, and
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 22 2:31pm
@baq315a Why don't you want surgery. I had a nine hour surgery at Mayo #1 hospital...
@baq315a Why don't you want surgery ... I had a nine hour surgery at Mayo #1 ... degeneration of my spine which cause a scoliosis ... great and was a Professor In spinal surgery ... It was a big surgery and takes time
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Jul 30, 2020
Wow.... luckily I have no cervical issues. Yes, I believe each surgery risks further future issues...
Yes, I believe each surgery risks further ... two options as I see it. 1. 2 day surgery ... This would address my scoliosis but ... or T12 to S1 thru the back and one surgery
Support Group: Spine Health
Posted: Mar 5 2:22pm