Hi ChelKB, I don't know if you are still active on these boards, but I was wondering how you are doing now? I had c5-6 fusion with plate and cadaver bone and have had similar issues throughout my recovery. New symptoms that come and go (tingling in "good" hand, dizziness, numbness in pinky, pain in my elbow?, etc.). I have numbness in my right index finger that has been there since my disc herniated and caused the need for surgery. It has been a bumpy road to recovery, but overall it has been good. I have minimal pain, I just seem to deal with these random nerve issues. It sounds like you may have experienced the same types of things and I wonder how long they continued?
I hope you are doing well!
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Originally Posted by ChelKB
Hi everyone. I was hoping someone may be able to give me some insight into what is going on. It has been 5 months since my ACDF at C4-7. I was doing very well for the most part except for residual numbness in my thumb and index finger. About a week ago, I began getting tingling, burning and numbness in my entire right hand with pain behind my shoulder blade. It seems to be all of my fingers except for my pinky (though that sometimes feels numb). At times the tips of my fingers in my left hand feel numb as well in addition to intermittent tingling in my feet. I first attributed this to adding in light strength training and thought I over did it. I even saw my neurosurgeon this week and he agreed. He released me from his care after this appointment. However, I haven't exercised in 5 days and this seems to be getting worse.
Is it possible that I'm having a flare-up? Could it be my nerves healing? Or worse yet, should I be concerned that this is more serious? Once again, I'm feeling panicky.
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