Neurochic posts are Correct!
Unless you want to become 'Incontinent' I suggest you get a second opinion soon.
I'm from Guam and this form of stenosis is not uncommon in Pacific and Asia area. At 46 my doctor discovered i had OPLL and told me the prognosis, partial or full paralysis and incontinent, the second opinion was the same, so I proceeded with the operation. I gotta tell you it wasn't fun, but I'm better now. Your symptoms will only get worst, please take action sooner than later and good luck.
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Originally Posted by rhondaroo
hi everyone I am new,
I just had my first visit with neurosurgeon. He said I have OPLL but he is not too concerned with that right now. I am going to need surgery but we agreed to try cortasone shots first. I have DDD, Spinal Canal Stenosis, c5/c6 and c6/c7 it is deforming my spinal cord no visuable fluid around it. He said the cord is functioning fine so we can wait and montitor it. I have all the other fun stuff arthritis spurring four diffused disc and foraminal stenosis at multiple levels.
I broke my thoracic 23 years ago so I know what real pain is. Mine is still managable so I am wanting to hold off any surgery. Any thoughts? I have intermitant bilateral arm pain and pins and needles in my middle fingers sometimes other too. Both my hands stay tingly/ numb most all the time. Neck and back aches all the time but not severe.
I would really like to hear from anyone else who may have OPLL or input if I making the right discission.
Thanks
Rhonda
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