Information and opinions on health from res-q-u at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/44906/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/44906/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/44906/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/44906/42493/l4-s1-fusion Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:07:30 -0400 res-q-u Doctor has reccommended a fusion for my low back.  I am so scared and not sure what to do.  I had an lamenectomy in 1996.  I have been almost pain free for 10 years. Now, I hurt all the time.  I have had steroid injections, lumbar epidurals, physical therapy, chiropractic care, pain medications, and on and on and on.   Has anyone had this "fusion" surgery?  What was your experience?   Thanks so... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/44906/42493/l4-s1-fusion