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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.

dizziness post ACDF surgery

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I had ACDF surgery Sept 2005 and am still in a tremendous amount of pain. Something new I've noticed in the last several months that seems to be getting worse is dizziness. I seem to notice it most when I'm sleeping in bed and roll from one side to the other or when I get out of bed after laying for...

by User avatar ksf19200

compression fracture thoratic vertebra

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5 years ago I had a lobe of my left lung removed due to cancer. It was thought at the time I would not need to be on oxygen. A month after the operation I did need oxygen and have used it 24/7 since. My doctor told me later that I had a compression fracture, I believe T8 or T6. Can this fracture...

by User avatar J Knoblauch38653

L4-L5 Disc Herniation but pain is in upper back

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I got into a car accident 01/06 and am still having a significant amount of pain and going through physical therapy. I still can't sit, walk or stand for long periods of time. Most of my pain is actually in my upper back- say a 6-7 and and the lower back is a constant 4 (since November 06). Has...

by User avatar krazigirl7938382

back pain

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Hi, Im 26 female height 5'1" weight 138-140 pounds.Having continues back pain almost every day.I have to take one advil a day.It all started during my pregnancy it did not stoped well it is worst now.I have consulted my physician also.During my c- section they gave me epidural on back spine...

by User avatar nisita37195

Spinal Tuberculosis

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Need information about spinal tuberculosis. How does it effect our spine. What treatment is required and how to take care of the patient. My dad is 70 years old .How does it effect his health and movement.Will he recover with medicine.

by User avatar asm

Getting ready for Anterior Cervical Fusion

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I am getting ready to have an Anterior Cercical Fusion. I have read a lot of the posted entries and I am getting a little, well a lot, worried about post-op long term pain. I have been dealing with pain for several years now and am hopping to be ,for the most part, pain free after the long road of...

by User avatar 123Kam13104

PAIN IN RIBS...PHYSICAL THERAPIST CALLED IT THORASIC FACET S

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Ihave bad pain in my front ribs. The Physical Therapist called it Thorasic Facet Syndrome. It started on the left front and back and is now in the front right ribcage. It is no longer on the left side. What can be done for pain relief, and how long will it take. I am taking anti inflammatory.

by User avatar Guest

severe upper arm pain after neck surgery

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I had a a disk removed at c-6 and also bone spurs, well it is now about 20 weeks out, and i have been having severe upper arm pain on my right side. i can't not lift it stright up or move it around to much without alot of pain, does anyone know what the cause of this is? is it related to my surgery...

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3 annular tears/frequent urination

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i have been suffering from back pain for 2 1/2 years.. recently going through an IDET procedure.. a recent MRI showed that one of my tears in my disc has actually gotten larger.. over the past 3 months i have had VERY frequent urination.. no burning or pain.. sometimes it is hard to start but once i...

by User avatar charlie1

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy

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Hello! I would like to hear something about anterior cervical corpectomy. it is been for years now my mom was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis and by the time her condition was worsening and she was at first prescribed some pain relief such as ibuprofen but also some muscle relaxants and nothing...

by User avatar Guest