[AmyyAcer]

I was looking for advice for ACDF surgery aftercare but this board actually has all my diagnosis's (minus 1)

Hi my name is Amy. Im 35 from texas. I had acdf surgery in Feb of this year. Had 2 discs removed and he said there was a 3rd that was barely buldging but not very noticable so it stayed. I have no pain before or after surgery. It was just to remove the buldging ones before things got worse. I have nerve damage on my right limbs (arm/hand/leg/foot). I had this before surgeyr as well. I am concirned with muscle weakness as i still dont have all my strength back. i barely regained any. i get exhausted just washing a few dishes. My foot cramps if i walk more than 100 feet or so. My calf is stiff in the mornings im not sure why. I can barely wright my name. my fingers just dont move that way and i shake. in the past few months i have noticed my shoulder hurts if i move it upward and in a certain way or if i am getting something from the freezer or shelf. its like its coming out of place sorda ( i know it isnt) like it pops but it hurts. i dont know how to explain it. I know nerve damage effects the muscles. What i want to know is if there is anything that can be done about it? Like get my strength back or being able to walk better or write my name? I asked my neorologist he said that the nerves either grow back or they dont and to be patient and i guess that effects the muscles too i dunno.

Anyways i didnt know where to post this so i put it in my intro.

[Abbie]

Hello AmyyAcer
and
WELCOME to Neurotalk!!

I'm sorry to hear all you are dealing with...


Here is a link to help you get started.

• Spinal Disorders and Back Pain Forum:
  • http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Please don't hesitate to ask questions...someone will always be along shortly to help in any way that we can.

Please feel free to roam around and join in anywhere!

You have found a WONDERFUL place with very kind and caring people who graciously share a wealth of knowledge.

I look forward to seeing you around the board!!

Abbie

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

There are great number of fellow members here to assist as possible. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene

[Friend2U]

It is nice to meet you! I am sorry for the trouble you are having following your surgery. I have had back surgery, but nothing like what you are describing. I am wondering if you are able to have any type of physical therapy? I know I have some nerve damage with my MS and I was surprised that I have seen some improvement here lately with my PT. I have a really good therapist who seems to know what he is doing. Plus he pushes me harder than I was pushing myself!

Hope to learn more about you. So welcome!!!! Glad you have joined us!

[clarkstar]

hi amy! i hope you find this place helpful like I do! it's always nice to have people who have the same experiences, who understand what youre going through