[komishmitch]

I have had 3 fusion surgeries l4 l5 s1. after 6 years of hell I went to a new dr. He tells me I need fusion above l4 level due to the disk is gone. after more tests and exrays he tell me my best option for reduced pain is to fuse the entire back. I am very scared and don't knw what to do. has anyone had their entire back fused ???

[Lara]

Hello komishmitch,

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups!

You might want to repost over on the

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum

I can understand why you would be scared. That is very extensive surgery that your Doctor has recommended.

You can try the forum search feature that I'll post below as well. You may find that others have had this surgery.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/search.php

There is also a

Chronic Pain Forum

[caroline2]

I live with a pretty miserable back and have not done back surgery and HOPE to not do any. A hip replacement in 2010 really did me in. My back issues came on at 18 and I'm 77 and have managed for 60 some yrs and so fear surgery.

I know of people who have had fusions and then were told they need more fusions done etc. I've read comments from people who did these surgeries and kept doing them. And still live in major pain.

I hear a PRP/Stem Cell MD on the radio weekends and this last weekend while talking to folks who were told they "need" surgery....his comment was it's a 50/50 chance. This PRP MD started out to be a surgeon and after a failed shoulder surgery he changed his direction and has been doing PRP/Stem Cells and Prolo for about 18 yrs.

If it were me, and I could see my way I would surely look at these protocols. A consultation from a PRP/Stem Cell provider for sure.

http://www.getprolo.com/

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. We have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[PamelaJune]

Sorry you are in such pain