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Spine & Spinal Nerve Disorders

Discuss topics related to spinal cord injury, spinal discs, back and neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica, scoliosis, spondylosis, stenosis, and whiplash on this forum.

I Too Have Chronic Pain 19 Years After Anterior/ Posterior Spinal Fusipn

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Hi there- 19 years ago I had an anterior/posterior spinal fusion. I am fused from my hips to above my shoulder blades. I have only 6 vertebra that are not fused. I have constant pain every day, especially when the weather is humid...if the humidity is over 65% I am in agony. I have spinal...

by User avatar christianne153078

side effects of back pain

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I heard that back pain is the most common complaint that people go to the doctor with. I didn't know that so many people suffered from back pain. Now, I would like to enquire about the side effects and consequences of back pain. What can you tell me about this? Are there any serious health...

by User avatar stefan267153361

Stress related injury, followed numbness and spasms.

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A few days ago, I hurt my lower back playing hockey. Since then, I have been experiencing mild numbness in my left foot and along the back of my upper left leg. It feels like I've injured the my left glute muscle and my left calf is very stiff and sore. As a result, I can't really walk properly. The...

by User avatar Treush152269

Cervical C5-C6 post surgery numbness in legs

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Hi, I'm 29 year old male and I was suffering from numbness/burning sensation/weakness in my right leg, a bit of weakness in left leg too and very mild tingling in my right hand (little finger/ring finger) since last six months. Symptoms got worst with time and in April my doc recommended surgery....

by User avatar ravi1234150884

ACDF SURGERY AT LEVEL 5C/6

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Hi I am going for my pre op tomorrow but I need to no what problems others have had after the surgery,my problem is neck pain with dizzy ness and trapped nerve in my left arm causing pins and needles and numbness in my fingers all due to whiplash please can someone tell me what to expect after...

by User avatar aussiebig149965

Epidural steroid injected on wrong side

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I had an epidural injection this morning between T8 and T9 at the hospital on an out-patient basis. The doctor injected me on the right side first (it should ave been the left side). He realized the mistake and then did another injection on the left side where it was supposed to be done. It...

by User avatar cyndyk1148762

Bertolottis Syndrome Therapy

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I, too, have been suffering with back pain for many years. Neither injections or physical therapy helped. I have found lifestyle changes to be the most successful. Basically, I try to minimize the tilting of the pelvis. I only sit on firm, level chairs and sleep on a rock-hard mattress. I walk...

by User avatar cindyhey148474

RECOVERY POST-OP 4 WEEKS ACDF

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I WAS NEVER TOLD OF THE POST-OP THROAT PAIN AND INABILITY TO SWALLOW FOR 3 WEEKS PLUS. THE PAIN IS MORE SEVER THAN PRIOR TO SURGERY. I COULD CONTROL MY PAIN WITH LITTLE TO NO NARCOTICS PRIOR TO SURGERY, AND NOW SELF MEDICATING IS ALMOST A WAISTE OF TIME. MY SHOULDERS, ARMS AND NECK ARE EXTREMELY...

by User avatar wendyeoliver147818

Smoking marijuana after surgery

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My doctor says i shouldnt smoke cigs or weed untill a year after my scoliosis surgery. Ive read online on other websites that state patients shouldnt smoke for about 6 months. Does anyone know for sure how long? I feel that my doctor is just being really cautious. its been 6 months for me and i...

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Info on ACDF Operation.

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Hello All , I am considering having the acdf op and want to ask a few questions ? How soon can you fly after having the op and does your voice get affected as I am a singer ?? what is the benefits/drawbacks of artificial disk over bone graft ?? Any help much appreciated Big Thanks TonyG

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