I had C4-C5 disectomy and fusion five years ago. it helped a lot and took away the pain. I was losing the ability to use my left arm which is now fine. Unfortunately I now have arthritis in the area where the nerve comes through the vertebrae on the left of C4. I got a shot for it, and this helped, but one day I may need for them to open up that hole so the nerve is not being pinched.

I also now have herniated discs at L1 and L2 and bulging discs at L3 and L4. I was told two years ago I needed surgery, and now I can barely walk. The pain if horrific, and my legs have gone numb. I do not want to develop paralysis from the waist down and will be seeing the neurosurgeon next Tuesday.