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I spent a week at Mayo Rochester in June 2021, for idiopathic small fiber neuropathy. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748794/

She wanted to do a multi-level laminectomy

Discussion: Neuropathy from lumbar stenosis?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Sep 12, 2022

I had lumbar laminectomy & fusion about 10 years ago. Have been taking a water aerobics...

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I had lumbar laminectomy & fusion

Discussion: Has anyone done Water Aerobics after Lumbar Surgery?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

@windyshores How would you know if you’d need surgery? What did you learn from your MRI?...

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Discussion: STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2024

Hi Tony, I do agree that a neurosurgeon should be involved in any back surgery. The...

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recommend a fusion or a more aggressive laminectomy

Discussion: Gabapentin & MRI

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

Hi, @newyorknill , I am 73, and I've tried the Gabapentin AND Lyrica. Neither one did...

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orthopedic spine surgeon who did my laminectomy

Discussion: Radiculopathy vs Peripheral Neuropathy - weakness in calves

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 15, 2024

I had 2 major surgeries in early May - cervical fusion on C3-7 and L4-5 lumbar...

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cervical fusion on C3-7 and L4-5 lumbar laminectomy

Discussion: Chronic pain - Let's talk

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

So sorry this is happening to you at such a young age. I'm 62. I had...

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with plate screw reconstruction and laminectomy

Discussion: Cannot sleep/sit - Burning pain down neck and upper back (had surgery)

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Oct 12, 2025

@lizzietish56 Pls research it carefully, i felt like you and had same diagnosis as you....and ended...

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months due the complications and needed Laminectomy

Discussion: Thinking about stimulator or pain pump for chronic lumbar pain

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Nov 16, 2025

@heyjoe415 In my 20’s I had a parachute issue. It wasn’t the fall, but the sudden...

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spine FBSS of lumbar spine Failed laminectomy

Discussion: What Pain Teaches Us

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Nov 28, 2025

I had a laminectomy L2-S1 two years ago. I have numbness and tingling in my feet...

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I had a laminectomy L2-S1 two years

Discussion: Lower Back Pain, Foot Numbness, and Car Ergonomic Issues: Help!

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2024

I had a TLIF with laminectomy, two rods and 4 posts at L4-L5. Recovery was two-pronged:...

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I had a TLIF with laminectomy, two rods

Discussion: Post-op Laminectomy. Week 2. This recovery is hard. Should it be?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: May 8, 2024

@planetsunrise, I take it one day at a time. My first neck surgery I was 39...

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neck surgeries & 1 Lumbar 3/4 Laminectomy

Discussion: Upcoming Thyroid surgery 4/11 Follicular Cancer 3.5 cm.

Support Group: Thyroid Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Hi John, yes, I've seen a couple of Nuerologist but my problem started in 2008 with...

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Had two lumbar laminectomy over the

Discussion: Anyone here dealing with peripheral neuropathy?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Nov 14, 2016

Hi! I have hypermobile EDS and I am scheduled for a laminectomy on May 14. The...

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hypermobile EDS and I am scheduled for a laminectomy

Discussion: Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - Who is the best doctor to see?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Apr 27, 2025

If you just had a laminectomy, you will need to do the exercises the doctor orders...

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If you just had a laminectomy, you will

Discussion: Severe foot and ankle pain when walking

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 31, 2025

Hi, I'm new to this site and apologize in advance for any "faux pas" regarding protocol....

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In 2019 a laminectomy was performed

Discussion: Chronic Pain members - Welcome, please introduce yourself

Support Group: Chronic Pain

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Jfsherley, I have had two fusions for my spinal stenosis in the past, my brother has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317412/

before going through another fusion or laminectomy

Discussion: What's your experience with Vertiflex Superion Implant?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2021

I'm having c3 to c6 cervical endoscopic laminotomy and disectomy which is trimming small pieces of...

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Do not settle for a fusion ACDF or Laminectomy

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

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

@mndan You may need more help doing certain tasks after your surgery and may want to...

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months but since you are only getting laminectomy

Discussion: Laminectomy Recovery Question

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

I ended up with cauda equina syndrome and arachnoiditis after a botched L5-S1 laminectomy. On top...

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arachnoiditis after a botched L5-S1 laminectomy

Discussion: Arachnoiditis: Trying to find a specialist

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Jan 23, 2020