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Originally Posted by printerhead
Hi Peter,
I too had problems with C5-6-7.. Started with steroid injections which worked for about 2 weeks for me. Shortly thereafter, I progressed to massive pain meds as the injections no longer worked. Mind you I found out that both discs were completely "blown out" as my Neuro-Surgeon put it. I had surgery on Feb. 14th of 2007 and am doing fine. I was back to work lifting normally 3 weeks after surgery.. (yes, it was the ACDF..yet my Surgeon used cages and plates ...no bone at all) I still had swallowing issues, and some muscle spasms, but all in all...very good results. I am normal now, and living fine. Prior to surgery, I could not sleep...was working a max of 3 hours per day, and had given up everything I lived for. I strongly suggest if you reach surgical stage to ask your Doctor about the cages and plates. I would be happy to e-mail you a post-op xray of them to show your Doctor, as it worked well for me.
Cheers Mate!
Dave
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Hi Dave, that's just the sort of thing I'm interested in, and so good to hear that it has had such a good result for you. I can well imagine the relief.
My last injections have given very good relief for 2 months each time-like night and day. I forget how bad it is between times while the injection lasts-but I have had a good reminder this week!
The X-ray pic was excellent. Did you scan it?