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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.

Leg pain after microdiscectomy, it's gradually getting worse every day

Hi, I had a microdisctectomy done two weeks ago (L4/L5 disc herniation). Prior to the surgery I had severe left leg pain (sometimes right leg pain as well) which was extremely restrictive. After the surgery I felt great with no pain whatsoever. 5 days after the surgery I started getting pain on my...

by User avatar Suma

Back Pain - Zapping When Swallowing Cold Liquids. What could be the culprit?

I have been dealing with this for 11 months and it is driving me nuts. I found a similar thread and it talked about trapezius maybe causing this pain but I am not sure and need to find some assistance as I have had so many tests done I don't know where else to turn.  Late October 2021 I...

by User avatar greyish bog

Pain after ACDF C5/6 with bilateral nerve root compression. How did you get better?

I had a C5/6 ACDF with release of the bilateral compressed nerve roots last month. I was on painkillers a lot for the week post op. I was struck by terrible pain on my day of discharge. I reported it to the nurse who was discharging me. She said “it’s probably just the nerves waking up”. So I...

by User avatar glassy others

Husband has throat problems 3 months post cervical fusion operation. Why is that?

My husband had cervical fusion c5 through c7 in October. He had a very hoarse voice for almost 3 months. Voice started getting better a few weeks ago. Now he has a dry cough and says he feels like there is a lump in his throat that makes it uncomfortable to swallow and causes him to feel like he...

by User avatar prudish light

anterior cervical fusion/choking and swallowing issues

Answered by a doctor

in 2003, i had acf on c5 and c6. i was satisfied. i still had symptoms however, i learned to live with them. in may 2006, i began having neck pains, burning, etc. i tried not to have the surgery, but it the pain and symptoms were unbearable. i could not even work on the computer for 5 minutes. at...

by User avatar marylandbabe1207

Spinal cord rehabilitation - what is the safest way to exercise?

I am in need of in home exoskeleton or just a safe way to exercise while keeping steady,straight,and the chance to get myself aware of the weakest areas to work on Solving the problem of bathrooms and kitchen sink being a 1st and last pain of the daily regime.

by User avatar android peer

Numbness post-op c-5 c-6 cervical spine surgery

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Hi Everyone, I had posterior cervical spine surgery (C-5, C-6) on 7/12/06. The only thing that had to be done was a piece of bone taken off that was putting pressure on my spinal cord causeing spinal stenosis and compromised blood flow. After the surgery I had weakness (which is much better) and...

by User avatar Nennie9189

Cervical C5-C6 post surgery numbness in legs

Answered by a doctor

Hi, I'm 29 year old male and I was suffering from numbness/burning sensation/weakness in my right leg, a bit of weakness in left leg too and very mild tingling in my right hand (little finger/ring finger) since last six months. Symptoms got worst with time and in April my doc recommended surgery....

by User avatar ravi1234150884

side effects of mri contrast dye

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What can you tell me about the side effects of the mri contrast dye that is routinely administered to patients undergoing an mri scan? I have been having persistent pain in my lower back and the doctor wants to do an mri to make sure that there is no tumor present. I will likely be given the mri...

by User avatar bordie1679205795

Side effects of Epidural Steroid Injections

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I am scheduled for my 3rd Epidural Steriod Injection next week.( Cervical 4,5,6). The first one did not help the pain in my neck at all or at least I would say no more than 5%. The second one helped a lot more , about 50%. While neither ESI was exactly pleasant they were not very painful at all....

by User avatar cheersbct88658