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I just had my L5-S1 fused 2 weeks ago. I wish I knew that effects of anesthesia can linger for a couple of weeks after surgery...mainly in the form of nausea. My biggest problem the first week was not pain, it was nausea. But I'm one that's sensitive to anesthesia....if your not sensitive you...

Where in Texas are you? I have a wonderful surgeon who helps fix a lot of other doctors failed sugeries.

Have you tried an oral steroid pack or epidural steroid injection? It might be worth a try and may shrink the herniations enough to take the pressure off the nerve. I've had large herniations, so I feel for you! It hurts! I've had 2 discectomies, one in 2005 and one in Feb 2010. The one in...

I just had alurabar fusion on L5-S1 two weeks ago. My surgeon has not given me any sitting restrictions. I can sit as long as I am comfortable. I found the best way was to use one of our dining room armchairs. It's a good height, a firm cushion, and arms to help me get in and out of the...

Hi all My surgeon has recommended a TLIF with a PEET implant. I've had two previous discectomies/laminectomies on L5-S1, one in 2005, and one in Feb 2010. Before my last surgery I had reherniated the disc at the end of my pregnancy and later it became a 1 inch free fragment crushing my nerve...

Im by no means a doctor but it looks like you have mild disc degeneration, as well as a bulging disc. What kind of doc are you seeing? The biggest concern I see is the nurabness in your groin with incontinence. You should address this with a spine/back specialist right away, just to be on the...

Both of my tests came up positive. I'm not going to my doctors for another week. Can i have a few tips on what to expect and why i am nauseous 24/7(when will other symptoms start?)