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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.

Disc replacement options when new insurance company says 'No

I have several bulged and deteriorated discs in my neck and back and just started a new job with a poor insurance plan. Insurance company said I am not covered as I have a 'pre-existing condition'. I am only 28, have very little money and see few options. The pain is severe enough that sleeping,...

by User avatar Back issue In NJ85870

I want to know what my mri report means

c5-6 There is mild right paracentral disc bulge effacing the posterolateral space. there is no evidence of cord deformity. No significant central canal stenosis, however, there is at least mild left neural foraminal stenosis. C6-7 Minimal left paracentral disc bulge without evidence of central...

by User avatar Guest

BACK PAIN, LEFT LEG PAIN AND BURNING SENSATION

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I AM SUFFERING BACK PAIN, AND LEFT LEG BURNING SENSATION. I AM TAKING AYURVEDIC MEDICINES, BUT NO GOOD RESULT. STILL AM HAVING SAME PROBLEM. MY AGE IS 42, UNDERGONE HYSTEROCTOMY 10 YEARS BACK. PLEASE REPLY ME.

by User avatar MRS JALAJA

Has anyone had a Posterior Foraminotomy?

Hello, I recently had a 3 level ACDF(C4-C7) Feb/09, I still have problems with headaches, burning pain, tingling, numbness in my arms down to my hands, I still have foraminal narrowing from C4-C7 and C3/4 is herniated with indentation of the thecal sac and mild flattening of the spinal cord, MRI...

by User avatar bunz50137075

ADCF + shoulders

ACDF surgery+ rotor cuff tear not repairable, hi Karbi, it Deb, well the big day came on friday an i won, im so relieved getting over the shock of it all ,it was a very painful an longest time in my life getting this assessment done,,but all is good, all my meds will be paid for an any ongoing...

by User avatar dolphinblu73593

Pain after scoliosis surgery...

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So its now 4 months after my scoliosis surgery. Everything went great and faster then average. After a month I was pain free. And now since a few days im having a lot of pain... What could this be and should I go to a doctor? Please answer! :(

by User avatar Guest

mri cervical disc bone graft

One of my friends had an accident on skiing. She survived terrible fall where she hurt her neck. There is a certain fracture on her cervical disc. I don’t know exactly which one. Anyway now her motions are very difficult and painful, so from the shots of last MRI doctor suggested cervical spinal...

by User avatar Guest

Removal of bone spurs from C4-C5, C5-C6 for decompression of spinal cord

I am a 58YO female in healthy condition. In September 2009, I had an MRI of the cervical spine for a worker's comp situation currently ongoing. The results indicated bones spurs on the vertebrae which are compressing the spinal cord. The vertibral discs are fine. Can the bone spurs be removed...

by User avatar BlueTopaz

Numb hands post cervical surgery

On 9/21/06, I had 2 discs c4-5, c5-6 removed, fused with my own hip bone, plate/screws installed. Doing well for only 7 weeks post op. Strength coming back. Most of the aches and pains are at a minimum. Still swallow hard. But the big problem: Both hands feel very numb. Very bad and painfull...

by User avatar bassplayer52

Immunosuppressant and pyogenic spine infection

Hi, guys. My friend has been administrated to the hospital since he was diagnosed with pyogenic spine infection. He is under therapy with immunosuppressant since he had kidney transplantation. I would like to know if these two entities are related in any way. I would really appreciate your help....

by User avatar gian45507