I was told after my second laminectomy that a fusion was needed. After getting several opinions from other doctors I let my doctor do the fusion on L5-S1. My lower back burns when I sit or stand over an hour or so. All I can do then is go lie down .
Heat seems to help and walking helps too .
But I cant help wishing I would have never done the fusion . I did not have screws put in the Doctor that did the surgery said the bone would graft and screws are not necessary. He was full of crap the fusion did not take and I am in more pain than before the surgery. I have three children and I am only 39 years old. I am not giving up yet, I know there is a way to get rid of the pain all I have to do is find it.