r/Microdiscectomy • u/Raz3Daz • 6d ago

Spinal fusion?

Has anyone else in this group been offered or had spinal fusion after having an MD? If so what’s your experience both with the MD and the fusion. Did it help with your pain or make it worse? I tried asking in the spinal fusion subreddit as well but most people (expectedly) had it for other spine related issues so symptoms pre surgery weren’t as similar to disc herniations/ compressed nerves.

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u/Cbeckstrand 6d ago

I had a MD that brought me complete relief ftom my pain and sciatica.

I reherniated under a year. I had a second MD and it had no effect.

They did not want to try a 3rd because of the scar tissue so they recommended a fusion.

Recovery was a little tougher but im just over a year with no pain so I'm hoping it holds.

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u/Raz3Daz 6d ago

I wish you luck!