[Alison D]

Hello....

My name is Alison and I live in Broomfield, Colorado. I was hit by a car (as a pedestrian) in 1985 and suffered major damage to my body. Throughout the years, my spine did not fare well. I had cervical fusion of my neck (3 levels) in 2004. Since then I get annual radiofrequency. I try to work on a regular basis, cardio and free weights. Consider myself to be in overall good shape, with the exception of my neck! I recently had three terrible episodes of pain in my neck which resulted in an emergency room visit followed by an MRI. I went to see my spine doctor who informed me that the verterbrae above my fusion has become slightly unstable. Eventually, I may need more surgery. Has anyone else suffered from this? I am petrified that the pain will come again without warning. The only thing I could do was take pain medicine and flexeril and wait to feel better. My doctor has said that I am free to resume my workouts, but I am afraid.

Anyway, nice to meet you all! I am happy to have found this site!

Alison