Originally Posted by Kathi49

Hi All,

Well, I have finally had the C5/C6 fusion done last Friday. I am doing okay except for the dreaded muscle spasms that I knew would hit. The funny thing is...it was always my right arm and hand that hurt pretty bad and now it is my left! But the NS's assistant said that he drilled out some bone spurs on the left. Jeez, I feel like my whole left arm has been chopped off and put back on. But, when I take the pain meds it kind of goes away. It is way too early to really say how I will do but at least I can type on the computer now without any pain other than the left upper arm and shoulder. Well, this will be a long haul and I know it. I do have pretty good range of motion still but am not allowed to do any exercises until I see them next. So, for now I have to take it pretty easy and walk as much as I can when I feel up to it. Anyway, I just wanted to update everyone. Thanks!