The Don
 

God bless you all, I have two disk on my neck 5/6 & 6/7 compressing on my nerve, and pins and needles in my thumb, index finger & the midle finger , I went to see a neurosurgeon and he told me, to get better I will need have surgery I'm very concern that I'll be worst of.

Hi, Vito! :Wave-Hello: Welcome to NeuroTalk!

You might benefit from visiting our spinal disorders forum, there are lots of good folks there who will know more about your condition. Feel free to join in anywhere. :)

Spinal Disorders:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Hi there Vito and welcome to NeuroTalk!! Glad you decided to join us!



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HI Vito,

Welcome to NT! I can relate. I have a c6 subluxation and get that thumb and index finger numb and tingly feeling often. I will consider surgery down the road but for now I am back to Physical therapy.

Come on over to the spinal forum and look around. I see Cindy has given you the link.

You can also do a search for ACDF (the surgery your doc is talking about). The search option is up above in the tool bar.


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Hello Vito and welcome to NeuroTalk from me as well.

Vito,

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.

Darlene :hug:

Hello Vito and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Hope you take a look around and make yourself at home.

Welcome to the group!


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Welcome to neurotalk Vito aka the Don! Seriously that made me giggle I'm thinking New Jersey goombah here and trust me I have soooo needed to giggle lately! All I can say is try everything other than surgery first, then if you have to have the surgery make sure you are going to a reputable neuro, many patients have them and do great but I have seen some not do great as well. Make sure you have a good doc and then actually do what you are told and hopefully you will be fine! Good Luck!