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Hi~~~

I hope I am in the right place. I do not have a diagnosis of Cervical
Spondylosis.

I have been diagnosed with Cervical Spinal Stenosis at c3-4, c4-5, c5-6, c6-7.
And with disc protrusion at a couple cervical levels. And with Narcolepsy with
Cataplexy, and Vestibulo-Acoustic Neuritis, and Migraine Associated Vertigo, and
Degenerative Disc Disease (at c6-7), and Vaso-Vagal Syncope, and ....
Some of the symptoms include: frequent passing out, constant dizziness, lots of
falling, constant severe neck/head pain, seizures, pain deep to the ears, pain
behind the pharynx, pain swallowing, pain yawning, sometimes paralysis of either
arm, left sided weakness, and more i do not remember now.
I take narcotics for the pain, and sometimes that does not touch the pain.
Although I ordinarily am a non-drinker, yet I drink alcohol in my desperation
for pain relief.
Many days I spend all day in bed, writhing trying to find a least painful
position. When I go to a doctor, I go in my wheelchair because of balance
trouble, and in not too long a time I lay down on the floor in the doc's waiting
room because it is way too painful to sit any longer.
I cannot watch TV because the flashing lights induce seizures. I cannot attend
most churches, even when i am able to sit for an hour or so, because the music
with a beat, such as using drums, induces seizures and/or passing out. Several
churches have called ambulances for me. But more and more I cannot sit that
long anyway, so cannot attend at all.
I have tried many Physical Therapists without help for this. Chiropractors will
not touch me because of the seizures and syncope. I have used home traction
without help, and a home "point tens unit", which used to help but no longer
does. The pain specialist told me that I am not a candidate for injections for
the pain, but that I need to see a neurosurgeon. So I have an appointment with
one in Indianapolis at the University medical center at the beginning of August.
I am praying much to God for His direct healing. I utterly belong to Him and He
loves me.

Back to bed now. It is very hard to sit here this long.
Thanks for reading.




Sun Jul 5, 2009 11:35 am

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Hi~~~ I hope I am in the right place. I do not have a diagnosis of Cervical Spondylosis. I have been diagnosed with Cervical Spinal Stenosis at c3-4, c4-5,...
Anna Schverzhjedzova
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Jul 5, 2009
3:36 pm

I have left the message in tact, so people would know what I was responding to. I have Extensive Cervical Spondylosis, and Degenerative Disc Disease. I can so ...
Teddyberen@...
tzane12
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Jul 5, 2009
10:53 pm

I'm so sorry to hear of your problems associated with the stenosis and hope the neurosurgeon can help. Let us hear what you learn after your appointment....
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Jul 5, 2009
10:53 pm

The neurosurgeon said I was not a good candidate for surgery. He said it looked like the upper cervical vertebrae were twisted out of place, and there was DDD...
Anna Schverzhjedzova
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Aug 5, 2009
9:44 pm

Dear Anna, I am so sorry to hear the pain & problems you are experiencing. I sure hope a neurosurgeon can help your neck (& a pulmonary specialist for your...
Gregory Nail
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Aug 6, 2009
7:39 pm

And now also the second neuro-surgeon has said the same thing...that I am not a surgical candidate. All that can be done is heavy duty pain meds, like Nucynta...
ahoovahyah
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Nov 20, 2009
2:48 am

Wow Anna. I am so sorry to read that. Maybe I missed it, but what happened? Were you injured or is it one of those cases where you don't know what the cause...
verycool2009
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Nov 23, 2009
8:04 pm

Cinnamon! I was allowed to fall in a hospital backwards while they were getting me into bed so that my neck/head juncture hit the bed headboard. An aide was...
ahoovahyah
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Nov 24, 2009
6:03 pm

Unbelievable Anna. That's all I have to say....
verycool2009
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Nov 24, 2009
9:36 pm

Hi.. Soma now comes in 250 mg. vs. 350 and they say it does not cause drowsiness. It does for me, but I was told it does not. DM In a message dated 8/5/2009...
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Aug 6, 2009
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