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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

redstatebluegirl

(12,715 posts) Wed Aug 29, 2018, 11:27 AM Aug 2018

8 years ago I had a spinal fusion L5S1. [View all]

For the past few months, I am once again dealing with sciatica on the right side. It is miserable, I can't walk a long distance, I cannot sit for a long time or I have terrible pain. I am terrified I will need another fusion. The last one cost us over $10,000 out of pocket and 12 weeks out of work.

Have any of you had more than one fusion?

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8 years ago I had a spinal fusion L5S1. [View all] redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 OP

My other half had just one, but now experiences pain too...I hope we don't have to ... SWBTATTReg Aug 2018 #1

I went a long time with limited pain, it just started getting worse in the last year. redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 #2

So sorry you're having these problems and hope you don't need more surgery! Sunny Daze Aug 2018 #3

Once I got through the 12 weeks I was good for 7 years. redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 #4

Thanks, that makes me feel better! Sunny Daze Aug 2018 #5

I will use the same surgeon that is for sure, he was fabulous! redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 #6

Once I'm not new anymore Sunny Daze Aug 2018 #7

You should be able to send me a private message. redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 #8

I tried Sunny Daze Aug 2018 #9

Must not have posted 50 times yet Sunny Daze Aug 2018 #10