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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.

Arachnoiditis

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My friend had a car accident last year. Doctors performed back surgery with success. Well, it seemed so at the time. But now, he is diagnosed with arachnoiditis. He quit his job a month ago and does not want to see any of his friends. His parents did not tell me much of this arachnoiditis. Except...

by User avatar lauritz25835

scoliosis surgery

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Hello - I had scoliosis surgery 35 years ago. I am fused from t3 to L4. I have discomfort but have been very proactive always. I am concerned about my tendency to lean forward now as a result of the 'flatback' consequence of my herrington rods. What specific exercises should I be doing to prevent...

by User avatar hillc@alcdsb.on.ca

back pain

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Hello. I am a 54 years old man and I have a history of chronic back pain. I go to a chiropractor sometimes, and that seems to help. I am not very active physically, because of my line of work (I am an accountant). I don't know what to do with my aching back. What else is good for your back? What can...

by User avatar lauritz25835

persistant lower back pain and stomache cramps

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I have stomach cramps on left side, persistent lower back pain and constant urge to have a bowel movement. The pain is much worse when I sit down and sometimes back pain goes down to my groin area. Are those IBS symptoms, or perhaps prostitis?

by User avatar Guest

anterior disc replacement with fusion c5-c6

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I had an anterior disc replacement with fusion in December 2005, since then my neck and head still have alot of pain and stiffness. I have tried physical therapy,streches,and massages, nothing seems to help. My surgeon states the fusion and disc replacement are healing correctly. Why am I have so...

by User avatar dinarka

intense sharp headaches with neck pain and dilated pupils

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hello, My husband is a 31 year old, active, healthy, male with no history of health disorders. He began having very sharp, intensley painful headaches lasting 15 seconds or less about 2 years ago. The hewadaches are unpredictable and widely spaced. Sometimes coming once a week, sometimes less than...

by User avatar heidimlee

spinal epidural injections

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Hello, I am a medical student who is 21 years old and I am interested in effectiveness of spinal epidural injections. Is there a specialist who is willing to speak about this subject? I hope that there will be someone who would like to help to enthusiastic person. I will be happy with every...

by User avatar caroljean26359

Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine and Pregnancy

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Hello! I was recently diagnosed with degenerative arthritis of the spine and hips. I am always in some type of pain from it but am able to exercise on a regular basis. My husband wants to have a baby but I don't know if my back and hips can handle the weight from carrying the baby. Is preganancy...

by User avatar jmarzka

lower back pain

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I have had lower back pain (6months)that radiates to my buttocks and is constant. It hurts all the time especially when bending or sitting. MRI and xray show nothing. My dr wants to put me in a boston brace. I also have had other weird symptoms and I was told by another dr that it is panic attacks,...

by User avatar kimbilly

neck fusion levels 5-6 & 6-7 still in pain

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I've had neck and arm pain since 2001 and still in pain. I tried therapy, 2 surgery's and injections. I don't know what to do How do you cope with it day in and day out? The Dr. said he can remove the joint but I dont want another surgery and I cant afford it. Thanks for listening Laura :'(...

by User avatar Guest