# \#Spinal problems **URL:** https://community.patient.info/tag/spinal-problems/369.md [Latest](https://community.patient.info/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.patient.info/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.patient.info/tags.md) --- ## [Mri Results Cervical Spine](https://community.patient.info/t/mri-results-cervical-spine/1015262)
**Author:** [@SkyBlue](https://community.patient.info/u/SkyBlue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 11:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/mri-results-cervical-spine/1015262 "2026-09-09T11:40:28Z")
I have been suffering with Neck Pain/stiffness and pins and needles down left side of neck into my shoulder. I discussed my MRI results with my GP who has referred me to a Spinal Surgeon for assessment. I dont know what … --- ## [Looking for a comprehensive evaluation of my father's thoracic spine condition and the best treatment approach](https://community.patient.info/t/looking-for-a-comprehensive-evaluation-of-my-fathers-thoracic-spine-condition-and-the-best-treatment-approach/1002486)
**Author:** [@omar](https://community.patient.info/u/omar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 11:10 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/looking-for-a-comprehensive-evaluation-of-my-fathers-thoracic-spine-condition-and-the-best-treatment-approach/1002486 "2026-08-07T11:10:00Z")
Title: Looking for a comprehensive evaluation of my father’s thoracic spine condition and the best treatment approach Age/Sex: 61/Male Height: 170 cm Weight: 75 kg Race/Ethnicity: Saudi (Middle Eastern) Country: … --- ## [Secondary spinal canal stenosis (SKS) superimposed on a constitutionally narrow spinal canal, with the punctum maximum (narrowest point) at C4/C5](https://community.patient.info/t/secondary-spinal-canal-stenosis-sks-superimposed-on-a-constitutionally-narrow-spinal-canal-with-the-punctum-maximum-narrowest-point-at-c4-c5/982884)
**Author:** [@Stefan89](https://community.patient.info/u/Stefan89)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2026 12:56 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/secondary-spinal-canal-stenosis-sks-superimposed-on-a-constitutionally-narrow-spinal-canal-with-the-punctum-maximum-narrowest-point-at-c4-c5/982884 "2026-07-18T12:56:33Z")
Hello everyone! My Case History & Current Situation ​Background: Former competitive/highly active hobby athlete (heavy strength training, e.g., squats up to 300 kg, cycling sprints up to 60 km/h). Currently working a d… --- ## [Lumbar Spine Fusion](https://community.patient.info/t/lumbar-spine-fusion/506340)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_933361](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_933361)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2026 16:33 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/lumbar-spine-fusion/506340 "2026-07-08T16:33:24Z")
I am currently thinking through whether or not I will have surgery on my lumbar spine. I had a C5/6 fusion almost 7 years ago which was very successful. Now I am in excruciating pain in my lumbar spine, needing 3 fusion… --- ## [Nevro SCS](https://community.patient.info/t/nevro-scs/739937)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1318086](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1318086)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 23:18 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/nevro-scs/739937 "2026-05-29T23:18:56Z")
I am in day 3 of the Nevro trial i have tried all 3 programs at 10khz so far no luck with my leg pain. I have burning, cramping, pins and needles in my rt leg. it has seemed to help my low back pain. I have seen man… --- ## [Severe pain post op laminectomy](https://community.patient.info/t/severe-pain-post-op-laminectomy/892095)
**Author:** [@Yvonne\_Pearcy](https://community.patient.info/u/Yvonne_Pearcy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2026 17:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/severe-pain-post-op-laminectomy/892095 "2026-03-08T17:43:22Z")
2 weeks post laminectomy and disectomy to L4 and pain worse in SI area and lower ribs , I am resting etc but pain worse than before op --- ## [Nevro HF10 spinal cord stimulator charging / battery issues tips and tricks](https://community.patient.info/t/nevro-hf10-spinal-cord-stimulator-charging-battery-issues-tips-and-tricks/699042)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1238976](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1238976)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [15 January 2026 00:03 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/nevro-hf10-spinal-cord-stimulator-charging-battery-issues-tips-and-tricks/699042 "2026-01-15T00:03:26Z")
I had a Nevro HF10 stimulator implanted a few weeks ago (and scheduled for a second stimulator to be installed in 30 days). I am amazed how little tech support is available on this product LOTS AND LOTS AND LOTS of s… --- ## [Spinal cord stimulator](https://community.patient.info/t/spinal-cord-stimulator/806968)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1482364](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1482364)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2024 20:59 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/spinal-cord-stimulator/806968 "2024-02-26T20:59:38Z")
i am 4 wks post op today having a spinal cord stimulator fitted had trial 15months ago i am struggling so much wondering if anyone feels or felt the same thanks --- ## [The Main Complaint About Spinal Cord Stimulators](https://community.patient.info/t/the-main-complaint-about-spinal-cord-stimulators/715049)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1199312](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1199312)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2024 14:37 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/the-main-complaint-about-spinal-cord-stimulators/715049 "2024-02-12T14:37:07Z")
I’ve had a Nevro spinal cord stimulator in me permanently since June 2018. I did a trial version of it for ten days about 3 months prior to the permanent implantation. I have what is called the “paddle” version of the st… --- ## [SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR SIDE EFFECTS](https://community.patient.info/t/spinal-cord-stimulator-side-effects/483414)
**Author:** [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Replies:** 311\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2024 00:35 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/spinal-cord-stimulator-side-effects/483414 "2024-02-06T00:35:12Z")
have had s c s. almost 1yr. have had 2 major infections 11 days hospitalisation & had to go into theatre to have wound opened and flushed out with antibiotics. also had to have first implant battery replaced as it was in… --- ## [L4/L5 fusion](https://community.patient.info/t/l4-l5-fusion/806530)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1480970](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1480970)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2024 21:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/l4-l5-fusion/806530 "2024-02-05T21:05:22Z")
Has anyone else has the same surgery?? Concerned about recovery times. Now going into third week, Was improving slowly, Then just into second week, pain has increased , now going into spasms , can walk but sitting or l… --- ## [Spondylolisthesis and formainal stenosis](https://community.patient.info/t/spondylolisthesis-and-formainal-stenosis/806478)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2024 18:46 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/spondylolisthesis-and-formainal-stenosis/806478 "2024-02-02T18:46:03Z")
Hi there, 37 year old female diagnosed in september 23 as having Spondoloesthesis grade 1 and formainal stenosis. In clinic with the spinal specialist i was told that a spinal fusion doesn’t really work and that really … --- ## [Back pain and leg pain](https://community.patient.info/t/back-pain-and-leg-pain/594831)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_450939](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_450939)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2024 08:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/back-pain-and-leg-pain/594831 "2024-02-02T08:05:40Z")
For the past 2 years nearly ive had leg pain from my thigh to my calf, along with some wierd sensations, however it isnt weak. Everytime my boyfriend touches my lower back i get a sharp pain that makes me jump. And my ba… --- ## [TWO Spinal Cord Stimulators](https://community.patient.info/t/two-spinal-cord-stimulators/806411)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1480563](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1480563)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2024 01:47 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/two-spinal-cord-stimulators/806411 "2024-01-30T01:47:19Z")
Has anybody had two spinal cord stimulators - at the same time? Ive been booked in for the 2nd device to be implanted (no trial) at the end of next month, and its safe to say that I am nervous! The thought of being woke… --- ## [So disappointed in Nevro stimulator](https://community.patient.info/t/so-disappointed-in-nevro-stimulator/806368)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1480434](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1480434)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 January 2024 03:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/so-disappointed-in-nevro-stimulator/806368 "2024-01-28T03:45:39Z")
After injections failed in helping my sciatica leg pain any longer than 2 or 3 months I accepted the advice of my Pain Mgmt. doctor to try a spinal cord stimulator. I ran the brochure past my Neurologist and was informed… --- ## [I've had these spine problems for 15 years and don't know what to do](https://community.patient.info/t/ive-had-these-spine-problems-for-15-years-and-dont-know-what-to-do/806282)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_436458](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_436458)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 January 2024 19:45 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/ive-had-these-spine-problems-for-15-years-and-dont-know-what-to-do/806282 "2024-01-23T19:45:03Z")
Hi, I have an issue with my spine, or maybe the muscles around it, I don’t know since doctors are no help. I’ll describe my symptoms, if anyone has any ideas what the problem might be I’d be very interested to hear your … --- ## [Andy U](https://community.patient.info/t/andy-u/806184)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1479781](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1479781)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2024 08:24 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/andy-u/806184 "2024-01-17T08:24:20Z")
Hi All…this is my first post. Has anyone had the anterior XLif at 3 levels (L5/S1, L4 & L3), what was your experience of the 24 hours post op and the days & weeks following the op please? Also how is your flexibility n… --- ## [Pain 8 weeks after L5SI fusion](https://community.patient.info/t/pain-8-weeks-after-l5si-fusion/491806)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_915363](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_915363)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2024 08:54 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/pain-8-weeks-after-l5si-fusion/491806 "2024-01-17T08:54:17Z")
Hi All, I am brand new to this forum. I am about 8 weeks post-op from an L5 S1 fusion for spondylosethesis. I am still in a lot of pain - mostly around the surgical site. I am also still on regular doses of pain meds.… --- ## [Cervical Stenosis](https://community.patient.info/t/cervical-stenosis/806060)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1165953](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1165953)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 January 2024 17:20 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/cervical-stenosis/806060 "2024-01-10T17:20:51Z")
Help someone, I have Lumber Stenosis at L4 and L5 and waiting to do a decompression operation but now I’m having pain in my neck shoulder and chest I’m so scare I’m going to end up in a wheelchair or worse bedridden. I… --- ## [Discitis......Anybody else struggling with a diagnosis.](https://community.patient.info/t/discitis-anybody-else-struggling-with-a-diagnosis/806048)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1479354](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1479354)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 January 2024 00:46 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/discitis-anybody-else-struggling-with-a-diagnosis/806048 "2024-01-10T00:46:19Z")
My Wife is struggling with Discitis, diagnosed by 2 MRI scans and an X Ray, and numerous blood tests, she has been on 2 rounds of IV antibiotics, once in hospital, a break of approx. a month and a course of 6 weeks IV at… --- ## [Exhausted 5 months after spinal fusion](https://community.patient.info/t/exhausted-5-months-after-spinal-fusion/508482)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_933730](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_933730)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2024 10:28 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/exhausted-5-months-after-spinal-fusion/508482 "2024-01-06T10:28:09Z")
After two failed disectomies I underwent spinal fusion of three lower vertabrae. Everything went perfectly, no pain at all now for 5 months. Then, two months ago, I began feeling tired even after seven or eight hours of … --- ## [Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA)](https://community.patient.info/t/radio-frequency-ablation-rfa/762254)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1375998](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1375998)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2023 03:26 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/radio-frequency-ablation-rfa/762254 "2023-12-14T03:26:43Z")
I have L5-S1 degenerative disc disease since 2009 and have managed it conservatively along with nerve block injections. I’ve read a lot about RFA and am considering having it done. Has anyone else had RFA for degenerativ… --- ## [Spine MRI - help!](https://community.patient.info/t/spine-mri-help/805323)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1171418](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1171418)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2023 08:17 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/spine-mri-help/805323 "2023-11-24T08:17:04Z")
I have had severe lower back pain and buzzing in left leg for months now. I paid for a private MRI which the consultant said showed ‘degenerative changes at L5/S1 without neurological compression and slight kyphosis at t… --- ## [Living with Disc Issues](https://community.patient.info/t/living-with-disc-issues/805223)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1476652](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1476652)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2023 04:56 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/living-with-disc-issues/805223 "2023-11-22T04:56:01Z")
Hi all. So i herniated my L4-L5 lumbar disc (and minor abnormalities from L2 to L4) from doing too much weight on an inclined leg press and bad form. I also somehow caused bulging discs in my neck (cervical vertebrae, c… --- ## [Spondylolisthesis & pars fractures](https://community.patient.info/t/spondylolisthesis-pars-fractures/804139)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 October 2023 00:56 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/spondylolisthesis-pars-fractures/804139 "2023-10-29T00:56:35Z")
Hi anyone! Im a 37 year old female who has had a painful lower back for over 10 years, ive been to several GPs over the years and sadly never been taken seriously, i was told it was “age” and to take pain killers. The … --- ## [Screw rubbing nerve at S1](https://community.patient.info/t/screw-rubbing-nerve-at-s1/790231)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1224951](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1224951)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2023 12:57 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/screw-rubbing-nerve-at-s1/790231 "2023-10-28T12:57:36Z")
I had back surgery 10 years ago that alleviated sciatic pain except for minimal discomfort in my left buttocks when in my recliner. I had been noticing an increase in this are for the past 9 or so months. In mid May I w… --- ## [Hip pain following spinal fusion](https://community.patient.info/t/hip-pain-following-spinal-fusion/593141)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_641883](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_641883)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [28 October 2023 12:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/hip-pain-following-spinal-fusion/593141 "2023-10-28T12:43:19Z")
I have had a spinal fusion on 4 levels which was done in 2 stages. First stage the surgeon went into my spine sideways and replaced 2 discs with cages and then 2 weeks later went through my back and put another cage, 2 … --- ## [Cervical Fusion](https://community.patient.info/t/cervical-fusion/804348)
**Author:** [@anon87974465](https://community.patient.info/u/anon87974465)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2023 21:34 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/cervical-fusion/804348 "2023-09-21T21:34:04Z")
I have Posterior fusion from C-3 to C-7 I also have a ACDF from C-4 to C-7 a long with a metal cage at c-3 to c-4 with oblique screws.My pain in constant but varies in intensity.Has anyone had their neck fused from C-3 t… --- ## [Radiofrequency nerve ablation](https://community.patient.info/t/radiofrequency-nerve-ablation/803412)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1471344](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1471344)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2023 10:12 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/radiofrequency-nerve-ablation/803412 "2023-08-14T10:12:57Z")
A week ago I had a one day surgery on my spine where they cauterize the nerves causing pain. It is called lumbar nerve ablation. I live in Spain and my question is can I sunbathe now ? I know I am able to walk and swi… --- ## [Help for HF10 not work](https://community.patient.info/t/help-for-hf10-not-work/803201)
**Author:** [@nh\_user\_1470916](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1470916)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 August 2023 14:58 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/help-for-hf10-not-work/803201 "2023-08-08T14:58:42Z")
Hi, I’m 76 years old, I’ve been suffering from neuropathic pain for many years, I need your help. My doctor, in January 2023, put me on a trial HF19, the pain was reduced by 50/60% On March 2, 2023, I had a definitive … [Next page](https://community.patient.info/tag/spinal-problems/369.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Spinal+problems)