My life changed dramatically after an accident in August 2007. The results of my MRI is follows- Spondylotic change shown thoughout mid to lower cervical spine, most marked at C5/6 for asymmetrical endplate osteophtosis results in severe narrowing of the neuroforaminal canal on right and moderate narrowing on the left. C5/6 shows disk space narrowing, disk degeneration, osteophyte formation and facet hypertrophy. In addition a moderate central disk herniation causing spinal cord impingement. The central canal is only 9mm across between C4 and C6. The neck pinced nerve at C6 nerve root has caused weakness and pain coming from neck, through shoulders, arms, wrist and going to thumb and fingers. As well as head, jaw, back and leg pain. Mylopathic signs including gait disturbances. Taking Lyrica, Tramadol, Arthrotec and Zipliclone. Done every "conservative" option available including a year of PT. Five sets of neck nerve blocks. Waiting for surgery, second opinion from NS- been in pain since 2007. So I really have tried almost everything and left hurt with not much improvement.

Hi 2blue, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is a great place to hang out with lots of nice and helpful people who come by to read and post.

I'm sorry about all that you are going through, and I hope you get some relief from the second surgery. Meantime, maybe you can find some help here on the forums.

Hi Hon.

Just wanted to extend a hearty welcome also!!

I can't imagine the kind of pain you have experienced. Here's hoping you get that break and that soon your pain will ease up.

Until then, please visit our forums. We have lots of them (for various disorders, diseases, and such).

You're among friends now.

Just wanted to say WELCOME!!!

Sincerely,

Melody

welcome to neurotalk ... there are lots of friendly and supportive people here so jump right in and start posting ... should you need help, don't hesitate to ask someone ... we are here to help ... again ...

Welcome to NeuroTalk, 2Blue. Hope you take a look around and make yourself at home. Glad to have you w/us.

Thank you for the friendly welcome! Such beautiful graphics too. I feel I am a part of a family who understands, and have been there themselves. I appreciate there is a place to be supported and learn more about the condions that affects me. Just much thanks, and I am grateful to have come here

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. It is great to see you have come to be with our hugh and loving family. There is a great group here to assist in how they can.

Looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene