[lili]

I just found your site yesterday after coming back from a doctor's appointment regarding neck pain/ paresthesia. I was in a car accident many years ago and came away with whiplash. It was on Christmas eve and I was unable to get off the couch the next morning except by rolling off. It took 12 years before I started having symptoms. They started as tinging,muscle spasms, and chest fluttering. I was so worried that I has MS as my father had passes away 6 months prior to this and he was a MS sufferer. I had an MRI that showed c 3 4 5 issues with left cord impingement, stenosis, & arthritis. This was in 2002. I just recently got a new physician and she ordered another MRI. This time it showed c 3-7 severe disc disease, cord impingement, severe narrowing (stenosis). The doctor I saw yesterday was very surprised that I didn't have balance issues, more pain, or issues with dropping things.
I will be starting PT soon as well as seeing a spine surgeon. His concern is that I could become paralyzed with only another minor car accident. Initially, he thought traction could help me but he thought better about it saying that it could make matters worse because of how severe my disc disease is. I am a runner logging 15 to 20 miles a week. I can't imagine notbeing able to do those things. Would love to hear from others who have similar stories or have already received surgery.:

[EnglishDave]

Hi Lili,

I have just finished Posting to new Member OutlawZ who has has fusion surgery:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread222966.html

My neck damage was caused by a high speed motorbike accident, followed by whiplash injuries and arthritis. I also have compressed spinal cord causing pain and numbness in left arm, and extreme pain in right arm. I cannot hold or lift anything heavier than a 500ml bottle of water without excruciating pain and I frequently drop things. The falls I suffer are caused by damage to my lower spine.

I am sorry you have had to come and join us, but this is a caring Community, with wonderful Members. Explore the Forums, especially the Spinal Forum.

I look forward to seeing you around.

Dave.

[Lara]

Hi lili,
Welcome to NeuroTalk.

Here's the link to the
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum

All the best to you with your physical therapy and the visit with the surgeon.

[Darlene]

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