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Originally Posted by pompoo419
Hello. My name is Lydia. I had an ACDF C4-5, C5-6, C6-7 May 2012. I have had tingling down both arms to my fingers. I just had an MRI this week my 3rd one. I had a FacetBlock done this week too. I still have pain in the back of my head/neck area with crunching and snapping sounds. I have the MRI report in front of me saying I have multiple Perineural Cysts, protrusions at C3-4, C6-7 and T1-2 with overhang osteophytes. Can a Neurosurgeon help me or can an Orthopedic Doc help me? I have impingement at my elbow and Carpal Tunnel on the right side. I think I could use an encouraging word right about now. Looks like I'll have to have another surgery. Help please?
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Hello pompoo419 and welcome!
The link that Darlene posted puts you in the spinal/back disorders board where there are some wise people who have or had similar issues, I also had the same 3 level ACDF as you, I still experience the radiculopathy in both arms, due to ostoephytes (not familiar with cysts tho)at the C4-5 C5-6 and C6-7 levels in which I get severe headaches arm/hand numbness and tingling and etc...I could go on and on. I am sure that if Ginnie or Leesa sees your post they may be able to share some good knowledge and experiences. My opinion only but I am not going to have surgery again unless it affects the spinal cord in a serious manner and would have no choice.
I wish you luck and check out the spinal board lots of good info there.
Bunz