I was diagnosed at age 12 due to lower back pain. Mine is the congenital type. I finally knew it was time to do something at age 45 when I had horrific pain down my legs alternating with numbness. A simple x-ray revealed that I no longer had a disk between L5 and S1. After an anterior-posterior decompression and fusion, I live with chronic pain, but have a stable back. I am able to exercise regularly and move better than I have in years. Even though I take medication for pain everyday, I am very happy with my result. Published: October 07 ::

My spondylolisthesis involved L4 to S1. I have other health problems, and I am 81 years old. Injections did not help, in fact seemed to make the problem worse. I had the surgery almost 6 months ago, and was almost immediately pain free. I no longer need pain pills. I highly recommend the surgery, but only if you can find a neurosurgeon with a proven track record in this condition. Mine has a 95% success rate in this particular surgery. I know other people who used other doctors and are still in pain, so be selective. Published: November 09 ::

I'm a white male 49yrs old and have had chronic lower back pain for 20 plus yrs now. Like many people have tried everything under the sun to help relieve the pain and nothing is working. I have done my research and to find out more on this and just want to live life as pain free as possible. Some days are ok and other days are rough just waking up and getting out of bed. I just want to be free from the pain and be able to do things that I could do 10 yrs ago. Published: October 19 ::

I've been living with Spondylolisthesis stenosis L1-L5 since the year 2000. I had the fusion surgery back in 2004. Unfortunately, my condition did not improve. Consequently, I live with chronic back pain. All the conservative treatments did not work for me. Now I regret having the surgery because it did not work. I had no choice but to have the surgery because my quality of life was near zero. I take pain medications around the clock, and they don’t help often. I pray a lot. It's a very difficult condition to live with. I'm looking for a support group to perhaps share my concern\story with just for the support. No one seems to understand the pain that a person goes through with my condition. Published: August 03 ::

I am a 49 year old female I have Spondylolisthesis L4 L5. I have had back pain since 2004. I take pain medication to sleep and everyday is a challenge to get out of bed. I stay depressed most of the time. I have had the injections and they did not help. I am scared to have the surgery. I feel lost and alone. Published: October 22 ::

Hi I had spondylolisthesis when I was 32 and I had several operations to try and fix it now I live with pain and take pain killers to get through the day. I am sick of surgery aHi I had spondylolisthesis when I was 32 and I had several operations to try and fix it now I live with pain and take pain killers to get through the day. I am sick of surgery and the doctors say lose weight, which I have and the pain is worse than ever before. nd the doctors say loose weight which I have and it is worse than ever before. Published: October 13 ::

This is a very good web site, Congratulations! My name is Luz and I suffering of Spondylolisthesis L5-S1. Normally, I manage the pain without medication but recently I came down from my kitchen ladder and I missed the first step hurting my back. After this, one night my pain was very strong and sharp and for first time, I was injected on my back to help me with my pain. I am looking for more support for patients that having my problem and they were in surgery already. I don't know if I should get the surgery or not. Published: October 12 ::

I was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis, since then I've joined the military and began working out regularly. It seems the more I work out and the stronger I become the better my back is. I hardly have any pain anymore. So hang in there and get to the gym! Take one step at a time. Published: October 29 ::

I had a lumbar fusion in December and have improved greatly. I believe that because I chose one of the best surgeons was the reason for this. Published: August 26 ::