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November 18, 2009 - 3:43pm
Anonymous
Hardware from Back Surgery

I was 14 when I had an anterior spinal fusion because of scoliosis. I am now 29 and have had no troubles what so ever, minor pain here and there but no limited activities. I have had two children vaginally with no complications. However I am now dealing with lower back pain. I am not sure if it's because of lifting my 5 month old or if something is going on with my hardware (4 screws and a cable). Just wondering if these have to ever be removed?

And can anyone recommend a good mattress. I have a Sleep Number bed right now, and it's horrible on my back!

Thank you for anyone that can help!

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November 18, 2009 - 5:09pm
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Cath111
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Oh, no...

...say it ain't so! I can't comment on your hardware issue, but I can't believe my eyes that someone doesn't like their sleep number bed. I've had one for almost seven years and I love it almost as much as I love my hubby. The fact that I can make it firm when I need it and soft when I need it is totally awesome.

Anyway, sorry, I know that not everyone loves it. I've heard a lot of people here say they like the temperpedic, but I've never tried it. You might try typing "Matresses" in the search function above to find a thread that started a bit back about this subject.

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Cath

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~ October 21, 2008 - ACDF, 3-level (C4/5, 5/6 6/7), with hardware and eight screws. All fused and hardware is stable.
~ January 6, 2010 - TLIF at L4/5, two rods and four pedicle screws.
~ July 2010 - New CT and MRI on cervical shows further problems above fusion at C2/3 and worst at C3/4.
I am in no way affiliated with the medical profession. Any recommendations I make are based on my personal experiences only, so do not take my comments as medical rules.

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