Is neck pain worse than lumbar or vice versa? If bowel problems are creeping up I am surprised lumbar is not more central to this discussion with neuros. Perhaps both need to get knocked out in one surgery.
It's doable but may be more expensive. The key is to not do too much and not do too little. You want the goldilocks that is just right, and everyone is different.
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Weightlifter since 12 years old, now mid-40's and figuring out this wasn't such a good idea.
Chronic back pain started in 2010 while shrugging weights that a 40 yr. old shouldn't even try.
MRI in 2012 showing L4/L5, L5/S1 herniations and L2/L3 bulge.
L5/S1 taking on new shape, chronic sciatica, etc.
DEXA bone scan performed 5/7/14 showing mild osteopenia.
Surgery performed July 9th, 2014, Dr Clavel, hybrid three level lumbar.
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