[crushed]

I am a 50 yeaqr old male. When i was 39 i had a nasty compression injury of my spine. The damage was not MRI,,ed until 2 yrs later,by this time my life was not my life anymore,In 2003 I had acdf surgery of C5-6 discspace. My life now is not great,I have breathing difficulties,,,Constant pain and very decreased range of motion. If asked if I would have the operation knowing what i know now,I would still have it done!!!!!

I do not work anymore and I live on a disability pension,,Recently i had another bad bump to my head,,this has severely exaserbated the problems i already have.

I also feel an imaginary lump around the scar of operation,,,My doctos told me that it is a hysteria!! Oh really,,well it feels very real,when it swells up,I have breathing problems,,,sometimes i gasp for a breath,,,I also rarely experience hunger,,,Must be a nerve thing.

I have little concentration anymore (dont know if it is related) therefore i dont do much brain work.

Pins and needles are ever present in my right hand and leess on my left.

Is there anyone else out there experiencing similar symptoms???????? \

Would like to hear from you.

Hi Crushed...I do have some of those symptoms, but more importantly, I wanted to welcome you...I am a newbie here too and the ppl here have been wonderfully supportive...hope you find the caring and support you seek...all the best, J

[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 and caring fellow members here to assist you. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene