Spine & Spinal Nerve Disorders

Cyst hanging from sacrum

I first felt a lump at the bottom of my spine Feb 2004. After 1st MRI I was told it's a cyst hanging from my sacrum and also another inside, one 6 and one 4 cm in diam. Had 2nd MRI in December (still awaiting result). Was told it could cause more problems having them removed. I would like to...

by Guest over a year ago

Arm Palsy post-cervical surgery

My husband had C2-T1 surgery 4 months ago. A side effect was left arm palsy (did not have it pre-surgery). He's being treated by an OT to make sure that he doesn't get frozen shoulder. He also sees an acupuncturist and has limited physical therapy. Surgeon says it usually resolves after 6...

by ajgentry over a year ago

4th & 5th lumbar surgery for sciatica

I can't get a straight answer. I have sciatica. Last July 2012 my orthopedist sent me for phys. therapy. Didn't work. Sent me to a neurosurgeon, she sent me for epidural. Didn't work. Mylogram. Suddenly now my 4 & 5th lumbar 3 - 4 times the size they should be. Surgery needed. Went for 2nd...

by JEANNE SINCLAIR297435 over a year ago

my right shouldler has been in pain. I was just wondering what is might be and how i could fix it.

The pain is more of a constant pain that last for a long time and doesnt go away. It feels like it needs to pop and i cant get it to pop. the pain is located more on the front of the shoulder and a little pain in the back. i havent had any problems with it before i lift and i work out on a warm....

by Andox61284077 over a year ago

what about these symptoms of the spine

My spine is deteriorated. I've had neck fusion last August..that relieved pinched nerves there. !8 yrs ago I had spinal fusion L4 to L6. Needs done again. BUT....what I'm experiencing now is: UNBEARABLE pain, feels like being stabbed & also feels like there is "lump" or ball size...

by mawmawjanice5993 over a year ago

Cervical spondylosis facing surgery

I'm a 54 year old female looking at possible surgery. I won't find out until I see my neurosurgeon again nov 1. I have pain and numbing in my head everyday. I'm good in the morning until I drive, walk or start activities, then within the hour my pain starts coming. As I have told people I have my...

by Pwalla205116 over a year ago

Amazing doctor Friedman!

I suffered from pain for 20years. I have seen doctors at Mayo clinic, cleveland clinic and Sinai hospital and Center for pain management. Dr. Friedman was the first person who listened to me and treated me as a human being and in the process solved my pain. Thank you Dr. Friedman. I may still have...

by viviana over a year ago

Thorasic discectomy

T-7 Long time back pain, have had other surgeries but told thorasic is unusual. Had my pre-op Friday, Dec 27th, Surgery is January 2, 2008 That is only 2 days away. Can someone tell me about the surgery, how long on stomach,? lay on side ? Wear some type of casting or braces during...

by Guest over a year ago

cyst growth in thoracic spine.. I feel in pain all the time I can not cop as normal as before..?????

cyst growth on thoracic spine that give me pain all the time... and a big deragement on spine bone that live me uncomfortable and disconfort all the time... hard to cop with normal life... is there something we can remove cyst growth it without operation...? :(

by nadiakouraah over a year ago

Stryker Cervicore Spine implant

I had a stryker cervicore disc implant in 2006 at Aventura hospital as part of the study and have many problems because of it. My surgeon would no longer see me after the study was ended. I would like to get this implant removed. Any info that will help would be appreciated.

by franka324714 over a year ago