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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.

artificial lumbar disk replacement

I was talking to my friend who will be a doctor soon about potential of artificial discs for lumbar disc replacement. He told me, despite all the publicity, it is important to remember that artificial discs are not a miracle cure. I believe that lumbar artificial disc replacement surgery has both...

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neck pain and swallowing problems

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I had mild car accident and I ended up with no serious injuries but it has been almost 2 weeks ago and I still feel this neck pain that spreads to my left shoulder and even to my back. Now I think also that this headache and occasional dizziness I have is this neck pain related and I also have...

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schuermanns disease

I'm 37 now and was diagnosed with schuermanns disease at 22. I'm on alot of medication and also suffer from a borderline personality disorder. I take anti-depressants and i can see no future without meds. I have a 3 and a half year old who is my carer, he keeps me going. One treatment i do know that...

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side effect of ac reconstruction

side effect of acl recontruction. i had  an acl reconstruction surgery in 2010 approx three years ago but now the movement of the knee is still not proper  i think i lost some knee movement permanently and also the pain starts again if i stand for sometime   anybody out have any tips for me pls...

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Does chelation therapy help with spinal stenosis?

My sister is suffering from spinal stenosis. As you know spinal stenosis is a painful condition to live with. We heard so much about alternative medicine treatment that called chelation therapy. It became very popular and it’s used for a variety of ills. Can somebody telle me does chelation...

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Shin numbness and pain after ACL and PCL replacement

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I had my ACL and PCL replaced on oct 17th.. I'm having no prompblems with my kneisn't self but the front of my leg from knee to foot is numb and on the inside of my ankle if anything even grazes my skin it feels like sand Parker over sunburn... ive talked to my surgeon but he's never seen this...

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lump on back of neck spine

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I do a lot of sports, and of course this does cause injuries on occasion. When I came back from my soccer team last week, I noticed a lump on my neck, right at the top of the spine. It's still there now, and I am starting to think that I should go and see a doctor about this. What do you all think?...

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how do I know if it is a pinched nerve?

We moved last week. Ten years of life we packed in boxes and left. New town, new people, everything is new. It is difficult for us all. But especially for me since I did not jet have an opportunity to get to know the place we moved. I have a terrible pain in my leg and back. How do I know if I...

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BACK SURGERY

I have just had L5 discectomy surgery only 4 days ago my left leg is still really weak and I am still on a rollater to walk. My surgeon is against using crutches however the rollater makes it so very hard to get around has anyone got any advice. Also I have read that under no circumstances should i...

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2 weeks post-op

Hi. I`ve had ACDF (C4-6) 2 weeks ago. I still feel discomfort when I move. My doc told me that I should walk around the house, but I don`t think I am able to walk in my condition. Is this normal to feel 2 weeks post-op?

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