[DoggieD]

I have to admit that a lot of the pain that i have experienced over the past few years has seem to have subsided but now i'm having sharp shooting pain in my left shoulder area down my arm and to the middle of my middle finger and index finger. I have an appointment Tuesday with my primary care doctor and on March 5 with my neurosurgeon Has anyone else experienced this. Its to the level where i can't lift or use my left hand. Is this part of the healing or the sign that something is wrong. My disc was completely gone when they go inside (which the MRI didn't show) and also due to arthritis the bones were all ready rubbing against each other and was told that they were all ready fusing together in a unsuitable position so they had to shave the bone and reshape it. We only able to attach 2 off the screws to the metal plate due to the shape and size of my vertebra. Any help>

[Kitt]

Welcome DoggieD.

[Lara]

Hello DoggieD,

Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

I would suggest posting over on the
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum

You will find that there are recent posts from people who have had the same type of surgery.

take care and I hope your pain starts subsiding altogether as you heal.

[Darlene]

DoggieD,

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, where you have find a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

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

Darlene