I've joined today in hopes of support and perhaps to gain some coping tips. I am 6 weeks today status post Anterior Cervical (C2-3) Discectomy with Fusion. My neck is healing well with minimal discomfort. However, I suffered a bruise to my spinal cord when the disk ruptured which has left me with dyesesthia in all ten fingers. My fingers are so sensitive I can hardly touch my clothes to dress or towels to bathe. I am taking Neurontin 300mg three times a day and Tylenol with codeine as needed. None of the meds really do much but mask the sensation a bit. Does anyone have any ideas to share...?

Wanted to welcome you to this site. I have no experience with what is troubling you but there will be others coming behind me that will be able to give you some advise.

This is a wonderful and very caring group on this site.

Wishing you the best and please keep us posted

Debi from Georgia

Drsusieq,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Click on the following forum. There you will find some fellow members to help you out.

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene