I had spinal surgery 3 weeks ago and ever since then I've had swelling in both ankles with pain in the left one only. Does this happen after spinal surgery ... View answer

What types of non-opiod pain relievers can be used post operatively, after spinal surgery , especially, spinal fusion surgery? ... View answer

Greetings, After spinal surgery , if you are repositioned in bed improperly, how much microscopic damage can be caused which required emergency surgery ... View answer

hsv sore,buttocks,appearing 3days following spinal surgery: 1- can be transmitted by bedsheets, toilet seat? 2- medrol dosepak 5 days...will this help or hurt? ... View answer

My pre surgical dexascan for spinal fusion shows -3 for osteoporosis of the femoral hip. I have an appointment to see a specialist. I am wondering if she will recommend the spinal fusion be delayed due to the... View answer

hello. my stools are hardly ever solid. but i am currently on pain meds due to a recent spinal surgery. so needless to say i am constipated. I took my colace as perscribed and had a bm this morning ... View answer

Hi. One year ago I had L4 / L5 and L5/S1 removed and hardware put in place to stabilise spine. Recovery was slow but eventually got back to every day life. Pain is not completely deminished but I am so ... View answer

My name is barbara, I am 60 years old now; three years ago I had spinal surgery and a cyst was removed overlying the sciatica nerve; Before the surgery I had 8 months of excuritating pain in my left ... View answer

[I have had two surgeries on my cervical spine (neck) one with a fusion. They did one going in from the front and 9 be from the back. Now I have thyroid problems. These do not run in my family. After a lot of thought I... View answer

HI, I had major spinal surgery in March, on March 17, they went in my right side and broke up an existing L456 fusion. On the 20th, they opened my back and also my front, about 4 inches below belly button ... View answer