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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 JUST HAD SURGERY FOR Decompressive laminectomy for spinal stenosis.

I had my surgery on mon 12th of jan 09. it is now wed 14th and i am sitting at my computer and it took my 44 min to get to my chair. (about 8 1/2 feet away. I can tell you i have never felt pain like this before in my life and i have given child birth 3 times. I am going to keep a daily log and if...

by User avatar Guest

Neg. Reaction to Cervical Epi?

I had my first cervical injection for pain d/t herniated disks at both C5 and C6 5 days ago. I believe I had a negative reaction to this procedure. My MD said I wouldn't feel anything (as far as pain relief) until at least 3 injections. Within 8 hours of the first one I experienced extreme pain...

by User avatar Guest

hints for cervical collar wearers post surgery

Three weeks ago I underwent c5/6 &6/7 discetomy and am finging the rigid collar a hard thing to get used to. I wear it continuously and change the pads after showering. I have some spasms in my throat due to 5 attempts at intubation so everything feels really tight. Does anyone have any hints to...

by User avatar downie

BACK INJURY IN AFGHANISTAN

MY SON IS HOME ON R&R FROM HIS TOUR TO AFGHANISTAN FOR THE ARMY. ABOUT 4-5 DAYS BEFORE RETURNING TO THE STATES HE INJURED HIS BACK WHEN HIS HUMVEE HIT A LARGE POTHOLE AND BENT HIM BACKWARDS OVER THE "TEA CUP " OF THE GUNNERS TURRET. THEY TOLD HIM TO CHECK IT OUT WHEN HE GOT BACK TO...

by User avatar NEED HELP PLEASE9073

Disc bulge impinging on spinal canal

I have been diagnosed with a two cervical herniated disc that are impinging the spinal cord. Anterior cervical fusion surgery has been recommended, but I am concerned that the fusion may not be successful. What less invasive procedures can treat a cervical bulged disc that impinging the spinal...

by User avatar myranda1057

Connecting issue - Cervical Fusion C4 & C5

Answered by a doctor

My husband had Cervical Fusion surgery on C4 & C5 about a year and 6 months ago.  The Xrays showed the disc were almost crushing his spine  (the area where the disc were miss-alligned the spine appeared to be as thin as a string in just that section.)  The symptons that caused him to get...

by User avatar The Archer

degenerative disc disease of the cervival spine

I was feeling pain in my neck, cervical part of spine, and it started two months ago. I feel pinches and irritation. I suppose that is reaction of the muscles on the pain. I put some creams with essential oils, you know like aroma therapy to relax my neck. Well, it didn’t work as I wanted. I went...

by User avatar cecile804

Definition of "leaking" disc and effect on surroun

Hi, I had a head on car accident in July 2008. my airbags did not deploy but I have had chronic back pain along with numbness in my left leg and sometimes my right leg. My left leg is weak and I fall over if I stand on it. I also sometimes get stabbing pain down my left leg. I have had x-rays, CT...

by User avatar Brett Clements

c5 buldge with c6 spur

I have had problems with my neck and shoulder for years. I finally found that I had a spur in my C6 vertebrae and a bulge in my C5. These were pressing on my spinal cord and pinching nerves which were causing problems with my muscles. There were days that I couldn't even get out of bed. I would...

by User avatar Guest

foraminal disc protrusion on C5-6

I have been helping my friend to move some furniture. While we were moving his bed down the stairs I have slide and fall. I have felt that something is not good. I had terrible pain in my back. Doctor has told me that I have foraminal disc protrusion on C5-6. He said that I he will have to operate....

by User avatar seth180165425