Hello all. Obviously, I'm new here, but I am not new to spinal surgery. Having been under the knife before, I understand much of what others are enduring or have endured.

In fall of 2003, I had a fusion of C5-C6 from an injury I received in Iraq; back when the war first started. I won't bore you with the details of the surgery and recovery, but I want to know if anyone that has had a similar operation has the same post-operative effects as I have.

I am coming up on 5 years since and I continue to have problems standing up quickly, feeling fingers (pinky's and ring) as well as shaky legs under light loads. These are issues I have learned to live with, but never probed for answers. I am in perfect health, now married with children, and practice a strict diet.

Anyone?

Hi Caan and welcome to Neuro Talk. Here is the link to our Spinal Disorders forum...http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

I think you'll find a lot of support there from our members.

Hi Caan! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Hello Caan and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Sorry about your injury, but I want to say Thank you for serving your country. Hope you make yourself at home here and join in anywhere.

OK, what "Strict" diet are you following? *enquiring minds wanna know*

Caan,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring, supporting members here willing to help each other as they can.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Hi There Caanwelcome Aboard