Greg.. thanks for your reply.. I will respond later, just wanted to thank you for now for taking the time, I so appreciate your generous and kind response to ...
Hi, I'll paste previous parts of 'backstory' below this message for context. The Neurosurgeon in Chicago was impressive, very gentle, patient, kind and...
Hi Greg and everyone! , I hope you are all having a good weekend, I'm not doing well keeping up on
all the notes, but I'm trying, I read them, and I'm learning...
Got that right........ me with not a "take it to the wall" friend in the world. I think my neuro problem is surpassing "spondylosis"??? The latest mention is...
Hi Greg,Thanks, Be interesting to hear what he says. I've got Type 2 Diabetes as well but there does not seem to be a definite link between the two or I can't...
Yes, I am going thru what the ortho doctor calls rehab exercises, they are machines that measure to a computer, for the same reason that you gave. I find if I...
Hello Everyone~ I joined this group a few yrs. ago but seldom post. For all of you with spinal issues of many type I can relate. I had a 3 level cervical...
I certainly do relate to all your symptoms and concerns. You do need a neurosurgeon to explain your options and possible outcome of surgery plus your long term...
I have been reading all the postings and I just wonder if any of you have gotten straight answers from your doctors. My husband has to see his neurosurgeon...
There are some terrific books out there about this...One is How to talk to your Doctor. One question is-what are my options? Another is-how would you assess...
In my experience I've found consultants tend to be overpessimistic which I'm not sure is a good thing. Yes, it can in some circumstances motivate people to...
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,...
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 ...
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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Med competence hard to find, there too? ... From: antstig <antstig@...> Subject: [Cervical_Spondylosis] Re: New to the group but not to the disease To:...
My dad has nerve damage from a ruptured lumbar disc. He gets shooting electrical sensations in his foot, and has lost partial use of his legs. The electrical...
Hi David,if he puts his foot in freezing cold water he will get temporary relief. Problem is that it comes back but I found it useful for my hands in the...
Hi David, I have a similar problem. I have the "electricity" problem too. Mine shoots to both hands & feet. I believe it is called neuropathy. I use ...
David, First off, I commend you for wanting to do whatever you can for your dad ie. helping him alleviate his nerve pain. You are a good son, that is...
Thank you Andrea. Are your compressed nerves due to some kind of stuctural instability? Weakened discs or anything like that? I think I mentioned it before,...
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...
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...
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...
Hello, I have had neck and back painsince 2003 but it would not last long and than go away for a few days. But in July of 2009 the Pain started in my neck,...
Wow. Carol Lynn. You have been through a lot. Thanks for the thorough explanation. I'm sure others here will relate to your story.   I am impressed that...
I think PT is great and now do my own exercises which strengthen the inner muscles of my neck and thus keep the spur of bone in my vertebrae from further...
I have a few more weeks left of PT, although I am still in a lot of pain, it helps to know that it has helped others. Yes I have only a few amount of sessions...
Yes Carol, rest is essential and I know if I overdo it on the computer my hands start to itch badly. Maybe you could to some sort of arrangement with your...