FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain For discussion of all spinal cord injuries, spinal issues, back-related pain or problems. |
Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
05-20-2013, 10:11 AM | #11 | ||
|
|||
Elder
|
Welcome to Neuro Talk. You have been though the ringer with your back. I can't figure out why they fused your neck into a position where you looked down. Is the hardware all the way from C3-Pelvis? Wouldn't they have to remove hardware, and replace it? This would have me concerned too Cherd. I am not sure what I would do either. Have you had multipal opinions?
Would like to hear a bit more about what your doctor plans to do with this C6-7.I am not sure doing just one, would make your whole neck and spine straight. You have had so much surgery already Cherd, I wish I knew more about your particular condition. Leesa is the best at understanding MRI's etc. So sorry you have had to go through so much. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ginnie |
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | mg neck prob (05-20-2013) |
05-23-2013, 04:37 PM | #12 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Quote:
Wow 6 spinal surgerys!!! I will never complain again about anything!! I assume this is all the kyphosis ? Is it Schuermanns? So-- thru all these surgerys they havent been able to fix the curve ? Hows you pain level? To me 60 is young-- did this start with osteperosis (sorry dont know how to spell it) later in life or did you always have this curve-- since you were young? The halo doesnt sound fun at all either. Seems you gone this far does your surgeon think #7 surgery will finally fix the problem? Im very sorry to read all you been thru and in advance for asking all the questions--I dont know to many people having done so many spinal surgerys. I wish you nothing but the best and hope something will give you the relief you really deserve. |
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (05-23-2013) |
07-25-2013, 03:39 PM | #13 | ||
|
|||
Newly Joined
|
I went through numerous doctors for 3 months towards the end of 2012. Slept on the couch, propped up. Immense pain. Come to find out I had a few bulgings discs in my neck, bone spurs, etc. This was all just wear and tear over time, no specific event. I am now 37 as of a few days ago.
I had Cervical Fusion surgery 1/3/13. After 3 months in a brace, I was released. Took it easy for a few weeks, then started back in the gym, very light. I'm happy to report now that I exercise regularly with no restriction including weight work. I can play with my young boys again. I can go to events without being in terrible pain. I do still get occassional sensations down my arm, and my neck isn't 100% mobile, but I am largely pain free and doing MUCH better. I hope you experience the same in your surgery. I had a 2 level done. C5-C6, C6-C7. |
||
Reply With Quote |
08-22-2013, 01:20 PM | #14 | ||
|
|||
New Member
|
Hi every one,
I am 6 Days Post Operative recovery of an ACDF performed 16 Aug 2013. The procedure went as schedule and took about 2 hrs. I was suppose to be just an overnight stay but it was apparent by that evening I was not passing fluids as needed. I had to have a Foley Catheter inserted to my bladder to relieve the build up of 950ML. Felt almost immediate relief though I stayed in Hospital until Sunday. I did have a temperature that needed Icepacks to get under control. I was sent home in a neck brace and oxycodone and Robaxtin It wasn't long and I figured out why I was having such pain when swallowing just to take the meds. I threw the Brace across the room today I only have mild sore throat pain. Have not had a Narcotic for two days now, sleeping much better. Taking only Aleve. Great care in not moving my neck to far in any direction I guess it was successful for me anyway. I have almost no neuropathic pain in my arms and shoulders. This only 6 days after surgery. My diet has returned to normalcy, slightly hoarse still. I am an exception to this sort of Recovery. I'm sure. Praise to our Lord! I see my surgeon Monday the 26 Aug he should ok me to drive and return to work with limitations of coarse. I will follow up with my Primary Doc also next week. Continue with my exercises, some stationary Bicycling. |
||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (08-26-2013) |
08-26-2013, 07:50 AM | #15 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Quote:
__________________
What happened - MVA Multiple injuries - here for support of mtbi, chronic headache and cognitive deficits. |
||
Reply With Quote |
Reply |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
neck pain for years do i need surgery? | Spinal Disorders & Back Pain | |||
Potential neck surgery | Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) | |||
Neck Damage From Tos Surgery | Thoracic Outlet Syndrome |