just introducing myself
 

Found my way onto this forum and would like to know how "unique" my condition is...

Long story short- went into surgery to get c5/c6 & c6/c7 fixed. Came out with some problems:

the right side of me below my underarms is numb (no hot or cold feeling but plenty of nerve pain).

the left side (including my arm and leg) is extremely stiff.

You could draw a line down the middle of me to separate the two (including front and back.) This gives me sex problems and problems with going the bathroom.

It's been 3 years and the pain is starting to get worse (especially in my numb right leg).

I'm on Gabapentin and Baclofen 3X/day. Not sure whether it's helping or not anymore.

I've tried acupuncture and it worked on my right side pain for a few months. Then went back and it only helped for about a week.

I get the pins and needles at night and it's impossible to get a good's night sleep.

I'm going back to the doc to see about a spinal cord stimulator trial. Don't know what I'm going to do.

After reading some posts I'm thinking everyone is unique

Hi Tomyo10,
I can't offer you any insight as to your cervical spine problems, but I wanted to say hi. I saw a new doctor last week who told me I should consider an occipital nerve stimulator. I have an appointment with my pain doctor in a few weeks to get more information. At this point, I don't know what to think.

I'm interested to know what you find out about the spine stimulator. Keep us posted. I'm glad you found this forum. There are lots of people to talk to. Good luck with everything, Cheryl

Hello and welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

I see you've found the Peripheral Neuropathy Forum.

You could also check out the
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum

take care

Hi,

Welcome to the NeuroTalk family.:grouphug:

Sounds like you have been going through a lot.

Please make yourself at home here.
Hope to see you around the forums.

To Our Healing,
DejaVu

Nice to meet you!!
 

:Wave-Hello: 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. :smileypray:

Darlene :hug: