I've had spinal fusion in my twenties after a discectomy that collapsed and have herniated disk in several areas of my spine from the lower back to the neck. The one in my neck was smashing my spinal cord so they had to do a fusion 2 months ago. I was told that it would take care of the pain I've been having in my arms and possibly take care of the pain in my legs. It took care of the pain in my legs but my arms are getting worse. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 10 years ago and it's frustrating never knowing if the pain is due to my spine problems or from the fibromyalgia.

Yes I had a 3 level cervical fusion from a work injury at 38 and have never been completely out of pain since. This si my life now. Juggling pain meds. and dealing with flares. Not too much fun.

Yes, I was in 3 car accidents in less than 2 yrs. was told by dr. Was why I have fibro.

I've read a lot of research on fibromyalgia and they all say that back or knee injuries as well as stress such as the loss of loved ones, abuse, etc can lead to fibromyalgia and mainly in women even though some men get it to but not as many

I have had six spinal surgeries including fusions and an implant. HOWEVER, I believe that my fibromyalgia is primarily the result of PTSD as a result of having been molested by my father from the time I was too young to know what was going on until I was in my early teens and able to escape/avoid incidents. In hindsight, I also have strong suspicions that my mother also had fibro.