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02-17-2015, 10:28 PM | #1 | ||
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I fell going for a jog in the beginning of January and landed on my neck and shoulder area.
I was temporarily not able to move my arms or legs for about 5 - 10 seconds. After that I was able to get up and thought I had hit my head. The next morning I realized my head didn't hurt but my shoulders and arms (bicep area) did (had trouble moving my arms due to pain) and my neck was a little sore. I had been moving furniture the day before and went to the gym later that night (night before the fall) and wasn't sure if the shoulder/arm pain was from moving furniture, the fall itself, or landing on my neck. I went to the emergency room where they took MRI and X-rays, put me in cervical collar, gave me pain meds and sent me home the next night. After resting for 6 weeks I have no pain or apparent neurological issues. A few days ago I had some residual slight discomfort in my shoulders and the very top of my left forearm near my bicep but it seems to have gone away. I met with two neurosurgeons the first one wanted to do a C3 - C6 ACFD. The second doctor recommended a C3 - C4 ACFD, saying the other disks were herniated but not as much a problem. He said its good that I have no pain but the C3 - C4 disk is herniated compressing the spinal cord. He also said getting the surgery was optional. He was worried that if I were to fall down the stairs or get in a car accident the injury could become worse and I could be paralyzed. He also said even if that didn't happen 10 - 15 years from now the herniated disk could become worse off and possibly cause some damage and then I would have to get the surgery anyway. I was really hoping I wouldn't need surgery considering I have no pain. Does any one have any advice for me being the surgery is optional? |
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02-17-2015, 10:52 PM | #2 | |||
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Do you have a copy of the written MRI report to share?
The terminology used on it will help us to give best replies. Have you had any expert PT , sometimes they can help resolve herniations.. I certainly wouldn't jump into surgery if you have no pain or symptoms. I'm assuming dr always give a generic worst case scenario to cover their rears.. Or possibly to scare some into surgery.. I wouldn't go crazy doing risky or neck aggravating activities tho.. If you decide to do surgery at some point - I'd look for the most skilled dr you can find..
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02-17-2015, 11:13 PM | #3 | ||
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Here is a link to an image from my MRI. *edit* Last edited by Jomar; 02-17-2015 at 11:23 PM. Reason: sorry no links for new members per guidelines- please use attachment for images |
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02-17-2015, 11:23 PM | #4 | |||
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attachment info from FAQs-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fa...b3_attachments
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02-17-2015, 11:32 PM | #5 | ||
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02-17-2015, 11:45 PM | #6 | |||
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I would do some searching on info about PT & herniations.
Perhaps some traction might be beneficial, it depends on many factors I'm sure. But I would look for info on that approach first.. expert PT maybe even some videos on you tube if you find traction or PT is an option..
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02-18-2015, 12:09 AM | #7 | |||
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Here are some links-
https://www.google.com/search?q=PT+%...ons&gws_rd=ssl
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