restoring disc height with fusion????

[Cindylou]

I'm not sure I can answer your question Michelle, but I can respond by saying I am also another who has had L6-S1 fusion (extra vertebra). However, I have 3 artificial lumbar discs above to support it. It has taken me over 2 years to finally see a reduction in my pain levels. Not a journey for the weary. I hope you get the answers you so deserve. My best to you.

[fuzzy]

oh yes, I also have L6

I my case the fusion hybrid worked. Instantly. In fact I have more motion then I did before. All the stiffness and locking up with pain, gone. Now 1.5 years out I still have problems but nothing like before. It seems the adr provided that need motion to make up for the fusion and i don't seem to have issues with the restored disk height. I get regular sciatic leg pain attacts that leave me limping and on pain killers and I am not sure where those come from. These have gotten worse, get triggered but some activity and take 3 to 4 days of carefulness and painkillers to resolve. Painfull, but not like before as it GOES AWAY for a time which is a BIG difference.

[Michelle Maree]

K thanks guys.