Spine & Spinal Nerve Disorders

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Spinal Fusion Therapy Recovery

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I broke my back and neck in a serious car accident in Oct 08. I wore a back brace and my back pretty much healed. I started noticing weakness in my legs and pain in my hip and was admitted to the hospital for spinal fusion surgery about 4 months ago. About 1 month ago I fell backwards off my...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by SkinnyTeen126894

Anterior Cervical Fusion - C5 -6-7 Issues

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I am 9 months post op. I was wondering if anyone out there has had a chronic cough as well as being light headed since having their Anterior Cervical Fusion and if yes, does it get better? I had my fusion in April 2012 and have had issues of pain in my neck and left arm as well as a swelling/tight...

by LaDonnaK277949 over a year ago

over a year ago by LaDonnaK277949

Strong pain and increased temperature-spine infection

Hi, guys. I have been experiencing some strange symptoms lately. I felt strong pain in my neck and later there was increased temperature. I went to a doctor and it seems that I have spine infection. I have never heard about this before. Can anyone tell me something more about this? Thanks in...

by markos70692330 over a year ago

over a year ago by jose135092328

spinal nerve irritation 2 years post spinal fusion (adult sc

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I have had 2 bouts of Shingles recently and feel needle-like pricks at my spine. There is a thinning place in my pelvis left of the tailbone according to a recent bone scan. My pain and repairs were for left sided pain. I am wearing a 50mg/hr Fentanyl Patch. I seldom feel well enough to accomplish...

by RetireRN103975 over a year ago

over a year ago by RetireRN103975

I have slight numbness

For the last week I have had some slight numbness in my left foot and left hand. I have a herniated disc at C5/6 in my neck so I think that is what maybe causing it but I'm not sure. I did have some pain in my neck and left shoulder at the onset of the numbness. What do you think the numbness...

by dragonfire4795952 over a year ago

over a year ago by hoseclamps83901

Comments and reviews on article "Laminectomy"

Users comments and reviews on article Laminectomy by SirGan

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

Spinal Stenosis C4, C5 and C6

My husband felt pain on his neck and right hand. At times, experienced numbness on his right hand and tingling effect on his fingers. Went for a x-ray and is diagnosed to suffer from Spinal Stenosis C4, C5 & C6 with buldging disk. He has been going for therapy for almost 6 months but the doctor...

by helpless811690 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

ACDR recommended, need feedback!

I am 49 yo and was told this week by spine sx that i need the ACDF "soon" as it is compressing on my spinal column. I have had chronic neck pain for 3 months, had MRI on 4/7/10. MRI shows C5 and C6 bulging, degenerative disc disease and compression of spinal column. Here is the kicker;...

by islandtime148425 over a year ago

over a year ago by islandtime148425

right sharp burning sensation on shoulder

My shoulder Has hurt for about 3 years now, from 5th till now(8th) . I recollect carrying a one shoulder bag with many heavy books. My shoulder has a sharp, pressure point, burning sensation. At first at would happen every once a month, now its every day. The pain is also lasting longer now. The...

by jessie sanchez over a year ago

over a year ago by southsidechiropractic325698