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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.

Several spine problems and got spinal fusion. Will I be able to turn my neck without much pain?

June 4 and 5, 2019 my L9 to S1 was fused, then February 28, 2020 my T5 to L9 was fused and joined together as one.  On March 9, 2020 my C4 to C7 were fused.  I now have only seven un fused disc (4 in back, 3 in neck).  I am told there may be more surgery in the future.  I have...

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electric shock during MRI

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I've had two MRIs of my lower back done. The first one was like everyone says, I had no sensations at all. The second time, I had my fingers interlaced across my stomach during the initial scan for locating where the full scan should start and stop. During this part I experienced a mild to moderate...

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I think that my fusion after disc removal is failing but I found hope because of positive experience

9 months post L4 L5 PLIF and disc removal and I swore my fusion was failing but I've found some hope that all is well with so many similar stories. Hope all of u are well ur comments have helped relief my anxiety of my recovery...

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Cervical c5-6 fusion 3 weeks post op and in pain when doing household chores

I had my surgery on August 11 2020. I was in the hospital 4 nights because of swelling and I couldn't swallow.  My two week appointment went well the surgeon said everything looked great.  I am still taking Flexeril twice a day and a low dose of Oxycodone every four hours....

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I have blue sparks coming out of my finger tips.

i was moving somthing off my bed and i saw blue spaks coming out of my finger tips.and later that day i turned my light switch and it came up again.whats wrong with me

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Pain after anterior cervical diskectomy with fusion (ACDF)

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I am almost 3 weeks post ACDF for a herniated cervical disk at C6/C7 and still have frequent, extremely painful nerve pain. It starts at the base of my neck, goes across my shoulders and down the underside of my right arm (it's sometimes worse than the pain BEFORE my surgery!). My doctor keeps...

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laminectomy and discectomy recovery time for cycling

I am 42 years old and am having a laminectomy and discectomy to address lumbar spinal stenosis and 3 herniated discs in my lower spine on March 26th 2013 .  I am in pretty good shape and have done a LOT of cycling. I am wondering if any cyclists have had similar surgery and how long it too to get...

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How to get relief for headaches caused by C6-C7 fusion?

Had C6/7 fusion 12/4/19 and headaches ever since. Some days are good some are migraine level. Here today because this one started 11 days ago. 2 trips to doctors and a ct scan w no help other than some shots and pills which none really help. Just want relief and to have my life back.

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referred testicular pain two months after lower back surgery

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I was pain-free  for two months after having back surgery to L5-S1 for a herniated disk. Then my pain came  back to my right leg, foot and most of all to my right testicle.  I never had the testicular pain before....some doctors have said it's referred pain; some say scar tissue.  The urologist...

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Is it ok to have neck fillers before having C2-C7 neck surgery?

HI MY NAME IS RANDY AND HAD MY FIRST VISIT WITH MY DOCTOR.HE EXPLAINED THE MRI PICTURES AND X-RAYS.HE SAID MY NECK IS SEVERE FROM C2-C7 P C D F HE WAS VERY CLEAR ON THE OPERATION AND YOU MAY TEMPORARILY BE IN LOT OF DISCOMFORT FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS. HE WANTS ME ON THIS TUESDAY HAVE THE SHOTS THEY...

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