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.