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

I have had spinal fusion surgery and at week5 I have skin sensitivity in my very low back hip and upper buttocks area . What causes this and will it go away? ... View answer

[I am 42 and have had 3 back surgeries. I am in constant pain and my neurosurgeon is advising that I have a fusion. I have read a lot of negative comments about this surgery including the need for increased dosage of pain... View answer

[I am 2 years post UCDF 3-5, corpectomy 4, with previous ucdf 5-6. I have constant pain and increased pain with movement. I have Horner's Syndrome on the left side of my face. I have recently started having a slight tingle... View answer

[Can I use Flonase if I have just had a recent fusion of the spine?] View answer

My uncle needs a spinal fusion surgery for his back pain. We met neurosurgeon last week. He told us that he has never done spinal fusion surgery. But he told us that all... View answer

Dizziness and blackouts 6-8 weeks after spinal fusion . Is this common after such surgeries or one should contact the surgeon . The surgery was fine and I am still recuperating and not doing much walking ... View answer

My dad who is 73 years old had Spinal fusion surgrey 2 weeks ago. He never bounced back, he has a cath in because he was not able to urinate and he was very tired and was having watery stools. They put ... View answer

[Hey , My daughter did a spine fusion surgery a month ago.i don t know what happened, but she became paralyzed. Two days after the surgery she start getting her reflexes and feelings back .So far her motor has not come... View answer

Hi Doctor,I had a spinal fusion in May 2017 but was readmitted with severe gastric symptoms which was put down to allergy to medication for pain. I have lost 13 kilos and have just had a breath test ... View answer