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theo313
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 Posted: 02/04/08 - 19:13 Post subject: 7 months after Anterior Cervical Discectomy surgery |
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Hi. I am a 40 year old woman. I've had anterior cervical discectomy on C-5 and C-6.
Before the surgery I used to have tingling and numbness in both of my arms and legs and even my lips and tongue. Now it has been 7 months after my surgery and I don't feel any tingling or numbness, but instead I'm feeling stiffness in my arms, legs, mouth, and tongue. Can anybody please explain if this is normal and/or when these symptoms will go away. Thanks in advance. |
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ksf
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| Posted: 02/05/08 - 03:50 Post subject: |
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Are you having issues with your muscles too?
Do you feel like something is grabbing on to them and twisting them in your shoulders, neck and arms?
I had this same surgery in Sept 2005. I have never recovered from this issue.
I have underwent test after test and the doctors can't seem to diagnose what the problem is. One says Myofascial Syndrome, another Fibromyalgia. Now we are testing for RSD or reflex sympathetic dystrophy. I am having yet another EMG test tomorrow.
As with everytime a new treatment is offered I regain hope that the doctor will find a solution and a cure to my misery.
The really sad part is that after all of this time...after injections, physical therapy 2 times, MRI's, EMG's...I think I need to face the fact that there is no cure and this is now my life and I need to just deal with it.
At 47 yrs old this has been a major set back for me. I was a single mother, worked long hard days finally felt that it was time to enjoy life and this hit me.
I'll keep you updated if I find any answers. Good luck.
~Want to make God laugh? Tell him your plans~ |
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