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I had three vertabrae fused in Oct. 2008 and it has been the worst experience of my life. Not only has the pain not stopped before, and after the surgery, but I have heard numerous rumors regarding the practice. The rumors aren't good.

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I had my 2nd fusion in May. Pain is worse than before. The reason for the fusion was the excruciating pain in my thigh. My doctor said I would never be free from pain in my back, but I had no idea that the pain would hurt like this. I take Vicodin ES three times a day. My leg pain is better, but I still have some from the nerves. I am 70, so that's what I get for being so nice all these years. :-(

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I agree that this surgery is useless and it is very dangerous. I had my first fusion 13 yrs. ago and came out of surgery worse than before I went in.
I have 5 more herniated discs in my neck and lower back and have been told that I need the surgery or I will soon be in a wheel chair. I'll take the chair before surgery. For those of you considering this invasive surgery please do as much research as possible beforre you agree to have it done. Find a good doctor that will tell you there are many more options than surgery.

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