Hi Gloria. I've only had cervical spondylosis for a few years. My doctor said there's a chance it (or at least the debilitating symptoms) could go away, but he certainly wasn't making any promises. Even though his colleague--the orthopedic surgeon-- was suggesting surgery, my main doctor and just about everyone else I spoke with (including a physician/hospital malpractice atty who I happened to meet) did not suggest surgery. Physical therapy was stopped because it was aggravating the problem. The epidural that worked wonders the first time, did not work at all the second time, so insurance refused further treatment.
I have had to give up a career that I absolutely love because I no longer can perform overhead work or heavy lifting. (I was flight attendant) I'm wrapping up a training program for a different type of career but I know my job opportunities will be limited due to this dang neck thing. It kind of makes me angry.
Interesting that you wonder if your days of running and climbing may have impacted your neck. I used to be dancer, primarily tap. That's a lot of pounding too.
My dad had "arthritis" but we always blamed that on WWII injuries and exposure. Now that I think of it, he may have had spondylosis too. Is there a genetic predisposition?
--- On Thu, 2/26/09, bluestorm37 <bluestorm37@...> wrote: From: bluestorm37 <bluestorm37@...> |
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