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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

mopinko

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2. only had one but

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2014, 11:04 AM

Nov 2014

6 years later, and i have a bulge above the fusion. not bothering me a lot.
i wouldnt want to have another mostly because of the loss of flexibility. turning my head while driving is tough.
had one shot so far, and will have as many as i need to stave off a second one.

that surgery was one of the scariest things ever. but i had a really good outcome, and would do it again if i ended up in that kind of pain. the only lasting damage was from waiting too long, and ending up with permanent damage in my arm.

good luck.

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If you have had a fusion is it a given that you will have another one? [View all] redstatebluegirl Nov 2014 OP

after having my neck fused UglyGreed Nov 2014 #1

I agree about going thru the muscle redstatebluegirl Nov 2014 #4

No problem at all UglyGreed Nov 2014 #5

only had one but mopinko Nov 2014 #2

Yes I agree about driving. UglyGreed Nov 2014 #3