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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.

myelomalacia and cerical spine

I had bad luck to see that cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the most common cause of spinal cord dysfunction in older persons. My doctor told me that the aging process results in degenerative changes in the cervical spine. This can cause, especially in advanced stages, compression of the spinal...

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Does surgery for spondylolisthesis help relieve pain?

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Hi I am a 33 yr old male who is considering surgery for spondylolisthesis on L5 which is causing a lot of pain in my low back and some nerve stuff in legs and back. I am curious if anyone knows will this surgery stop or ease the pain? Doctor recommended a wait and see approach (if nerve damage...

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Post-Scoliosis Surgery Back Pain

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I had my scoliosis surgery 13 years ago and they placed a metal rod in my back. It was 100% successful. However, I am currently experiencing lower back pain. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything I can do to help with this problem?

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Herniated Discs and Testicular Pain for 8 years and still No Diagnosis

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First off Thanks for reading this post.  It is long because I want to be detailed in everything that I tell you because this is an issue that I have had for 8 years, and I am still suffering in extreme pain daily. It is long but it is extensive and accurate and I need help.  I have yet...

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ACDF C5-6 C6-7 surgery with bone grafts and titanium plates

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I am going to have ACDF surgery and will wear a collar for 6 weeks. What do I need to get ahead of time? Some say a wedge pillow is helpful and others say a recliner is necessary. What is your experience? ?

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Severe burning pain around right shoulder blade, what could it be?

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For approximately 3 1/2 years now I have had burning pain around my right shoulder blade, radiating up to the top of my shoulder and into the side of my neck,. At first it was only painful when I was doing dished, or typing for a long time, but as time progressed it became more painful, and more...

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Continued pain after cervical fusion surgery in 2006

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Hello and many thanks in advance for reading this post ! I have been and continue to search for any and all advice regarding successful pain management stemming from an anterior cervical fusion. My surgery was in Jan. 2006. Over three and a half years later, I still continue to struggle daily...

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Posterior Cervical Fusion Scar/Lumps

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Hi everyone, just a quick question for those who have had this surgery. I had my second surgery on my neck in July of 2012. First one was in November of 2002, i had an anterior fusion done at levels C-4 through C-6. To make a long story short, after 10 years i had to have it redone after it didnt...

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lost all muscles on right torso side. doctor told me that he doesn't have my chart

I had 3 herniated disc, 9mm stenosis., L-3 slipped forward the back of it sit on the front of L-4. Then I broke L-5. He sent me to pain management there was a paper that I had to sign to be able to get in. It was an agreement to have back shots. I was seen to times treated like I made it up no...

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Morphine Pump - better pain control?

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I am a 48 year old male and have had more than 4 back surgeries for my (L3 – S1) lumbar area to include putting in a Spinal Cord Stimulator to help block leg pain. The surgeries have helped a lot and the Spinal Cord Stimulator does indeed block anywhere from 20% - 80% of the pain. However I...

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