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I had spinal fusion 35 yrs ago, 3-4-5- lumbar with rod. now lower back pain, numbness when walk. legs, hand swell. hurts to lay on back. urinate less?
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Adjacent disc : Sounds like disc related problem.After fusion the levels /joints above and below work extra to maintain mobility . So over time they degenerate and cause symptoms. You should get checked out by your doc Usually one tries meds and PT as the first step in the management plan.
Answered 12/9/2016
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