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Spondyloisthesis..who has this??

linda50
linda50

I have degenerative disc disease along with spondyloisthesis, my short word for it. I don't tk there is a support group for this. I believe it plays in with the DDD. Any advice from y'all wld be great! It's really hurting my bk bad.I do not want surgery! I'd never be the same, or worst.

OlderCPer
OlderCPer
spondyloisthesis is a condition where one Vertebra in your back slides forward over the one below it. It usually happens in your Lower Lumbar Region of the Spine. Did your Dr. tell you where yours was occurring? Its not unusual for this to develop with DDD.
linda50
linda50
Yes he's wanting me too have surgery! I feel that's gonna make a domino effect@ I have arthritis in my hands me and back. I have had two surgeries on my neck, due to vertebrae bulging disc. Thanks for your reply I appreciate it very much.
linda50
linda50
Sorry for the spelling!
Jonsparky
Jonsparky
Here is a site where you can get info on this disease, they also have a forum dedicated to SPA diseases like PsA and AS. http://www.spondylitis.org/
How many vertebrae are effected?
I have it in my entire spine, and I have the spine slowly fusing.
It depends on the surgery, but you are right about surgery to fuse the discs, after it is fused the one above it is taking the brunt of the pressure, etc. They do make artificial disc replacement, but it depends on the location.
Hope you get some help for this.
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