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Discuss topics related to spinal cord injury, spinal discs, back and neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica, scoliosis, spondylosis, stenosis, and whiplash on this forum.

cervical spine surgery swallowing issues

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I had anterior cervical spinal fusion surgery, on April 20 2012, I had to have the c4, c5, c6, and c7 fused. I feel better in regards to the numbness and pain. My problem is eating and swallowing. I choke on my on saliva, cannot eat solid foods, always feel like something is stuck in my throat. most...

by User avatar kbdsc

How do i know if my sciatic nerve is injured?

Couple weks ago, my hamstring was buggin' me so bad - like I pulled it or something. I still feel a tightness, pulling sensation on that side at times, mostly when going uphill. Recently also started having a throbbing pain mid-calf, and occasionally feel like something in my hip area is...

by User avatar booberloop

cervical laminectomy recovery, surgeon couldn't perform the fusion and now my neck hurts

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I had cervical laminectomy about 2 years ago o c2 thru c7. I was told that i waas going to have some fusion but none was performed. My surgeon said that my neck was very thick and he decided not to perform the fusion. Now I suffer from terrible pain in ny neck and shoulders when I get the least bit...

by User avatar Guest

Chronic back pain after scoliosis surgery

Hi, I was diagnosed with scoliosis when I was 14 after my friend noticed a hump in my back. I had scoliosis surgery when I was sixteen. It is now 9 months post surgery and I still have extreme pain, I still have a painkiller called "tradol or tramadol" every day. The pain is in the same spot...

by User avatar Bella

Would lower back pain affect my hip and upper back?

Hi, last monday i hurt my lower back badly, recently the back pain has gone away, only when i stretch and tilt my back a little back would i feel some sort of very small pain in my lower back but during the week the pain has slowly slid to my left side, mostly the back side of my left hip...

by User avatar Guest

Tingling sensation down my back

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It really is weird to have this kind of tingling sensation. I do have the same situation with others who are writing or posting about it. It feels like there are some kind of insect at my back. So scary! Can somebody please tell me what to do? It's been months actually.

by User avatar Guest

Have C4-5-6-7 Fused, Now need C7-T1

After ROM loss from the 3 fusions, how much more can i expect after a C7 & T1 added to the chain? Is this operation much different due to the varying facet sizes? Finally, is there a formula to gage the increased stress on the vertebrae above and below the surgical sites?

by User avatar Popppy

rheumatoid arthritis since 2004, xray showed loss of lumbar lordosis, is that serious?

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Hello Sir,  I have severe lower back pain. Recently I had my XRay done in which the report says  Loss of lumbar lordosis seen Osteophytic lippings are seen arising from the visualized bones  Listhesis of L5 over S1 is seen with narrowing of the...

by User avatar rajeshree

Are there any home remedies for back spasms/pain?

My back hurts. That's the bottom line. Even sitting at my desk, i feel some spasms from the right side of my back. Now, if this gets worse or continues for an extended period of time, i'll go to a doctor, but this is only day one. The question is: does anyone have any sort of home remedies...

by User avatar Pug

I had a 3 level neck fusion with plate and 8 screws, I am now getting headaches and neck pain

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I am having an issue with my neck. I had a 3 level neck fusion with plate and 8 screws. I had the surgery in 2010. Before the surgery, due to an accident, I was suffereing from migraines, loss of sight in one eye and constant pain. I have been feeling great for 6 years. No problems, great surgeon. I...

by User avatar Barbara Henning352763