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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.

Chronic severe post op pain following four back surgeries

Have severe low back and bilateral leg pain following spinal fusion from cervical to lumbar spine. Have to live on opioids or cannot function Would like to know if there is any treatment to remove adhesions to minimize the pain or if a pain implant device might help

by User avatar Guest

complete ACDF recovery?

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I am a 45yr old who has just had ACDF 2 weeks ago.. I am still kinda in the dark since my surgeon is out of town and I have many post op questions that I dont feel I need to bother him with. I am doing good I think. While sleeping I find myself getting restless and I put my arms abobe my head...

by User avatar robert44ht594185

Cervical spinal injury patients may have more damage left un

Previous thinking that patients with certain forms of spinal injury were at very low risk of having additional injuries has been contradicted by the new findings. It seems that there may be additional damage to spine that regular x-rays cannot catch. In fact, a large number of patients had...

by User avatar simone2593

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Answered by a doctor

Hi, my 4 years old boy was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I`ve learned that muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles until they stop working. There is nobody to blame for his disease, it`s not contagious or something. And no point in blaming anyone at all. I...

by User avatar antuna1741

Epidural pain injection for fusion of c5-6 and c6-7

Answered by a doctor

i had two injections with a month apart.  Not only did the injections help minimally but they were not worth the severe pains in my stomach, constipation, chronic fatigue, insomnia, water retention, bladder pain and 10 lb weight gain.  I find it hard to believe that this is the best pain...

by User avatar Ivorykeys

Loose screw of a 2012 neck fusion, will the ENT doctor be present in the new surgery?

IN 2012 I HAD A NECK FUSION ,FOR 4 YEARS I SUFFER DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING AND CHOKING.ON DEC 26,2016 I WENT TO THE ER FOR A CHEST X RAY THE FOLLOWING DAY I WAS CALL TO BE INFORM THAT THE UPPER SCREW WAS HALF WAY OUT .NOW I HAVE TO GO BACK TO SURGERY .I NEED TO KNOW IF I CAN ASK FOR THE HARDWARE AND...

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ACDF 8 months post op, my left arm aches constantly up into my shoulder blade

I had ACDF in May, 2016. Before surgery all my symptoms were on the right side. Now my left arm aches constantly up into my shoulder blade. I'm still doing therapy and get soft tissue massages and ultra sound on my neck. Each time I go to therapy, (twice a week) I'm knotted and tight on my left...

by User avatar Queenmax354756

Are Chiropractic Adjustments safe?

I'm working on developing core strength so that I can become more poised and have better posture (plus other reasons). When not paying attention, my head juts out, my shoulders round, and I hunch like the computer geek that I am. When my posture is correct, it doesn't feel right, and I've been...

by User avatar bonobo

leg pain after back surgery on c4-c7 with plate and screws

I had surgery back in july they did my c-4 Thru c-7 with plate and screws and three new disc but i have a pain in the back of one of my legs.Can't run,walk fast or bend over.I still have a little pain in neck but is alot better. 

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AxiaLIF Fusion 10/9/09- chronic post op pain, any one else ?

Hello everyone, I'm new to the board and looking for others like me. I had this "new miraculous" procedure/surgery Oct. 29th, 2009. Since I'm here I'm sure you can guess it didn't go well. I am in chronic pain every single day. I've taken on a whole new problem...

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