Well I have been newly diagnosed with cervical stenosis. Certainly the web is an informative place.Well I have to admit scary place. I first learned of it when...
... I wish you lots of luck Linda!! I was new to all of this in 2007 being diagnosed with both Cervical Stenosis and spondylosis. It is scary when you first...
Hello All. My name is Greg. I was diagnosed with Cervical Myelopathy, myelomalacia, cervical stenosis, spondylosis, hypertrophy facet disease, degenerative...
Greg... Welcome to the group. I want to wish you well and for you to have some pain free days. Thank you for sharing your experiences. DM In a message dated...
My understanding is that they are calcium buildups, basically arthritis. I could ask my surgeons. I would think gentle exercise or massage could not hurt but...
Dear DM, Thank you. That is very kind of you. You are very caring.again thanks. I take Neurontin (it also helps prevent my seizures) and Baclofen to decrease...
Hi Greg,thanks for that. My neurologist said that it's a spur between c5 and c6 which was not a problem until I started to shrink as I was getting older. I...
Hello, I would love some opinions on cervical osteoarthritis. Years ago, I had a car accident and it has left me, at 58, with osteoarthritis in my neck and...
Reading your post is like reading about myself, J haven't had any recent surgery. I too describe myself as walking like Frankenstein. I drag my right leg as I...
Hi, I'm new to this group, I don't think I've posted yet.. If so, please forgive me.. if I did it wasn't much and weeks ago. I was diagnosed by my local...
Karin, we could be twins! I suffer terribly with cervical spine pain and myofascial pain too. I was forced to leave a very successful career about 7 years ago...
Hi KD, I am sorry you seem to be getting the run around on diagnosing your ailments and getting help for them. You raised many points. Neurontin helps me for...
Hello, Andrea, it was good to get your email and " nice " to find someone who has the same thing as I...although I wouldn't wish this upon anyone. Do you find...
Hi Frank, I think you may be correct about some people producing more calcium than others. I've always produced extra calcium in my teeth. I now have ...
I was given this tip when I had pain in hands. Plunge them in ice cold water for as long as you can. Sounds crazy but it works, however the relief is...
Hi Karin, I too suffer from severe headaches related to myofascial pain syndrome. I simply call them “migraines” but both my neurologist and I know what I...
Has anyone ever being given physio exercises? I was given special ones to strengthen the inner muscles of my neck, thus keeping the affected vertebrae as...
Joe, if you don't mind my asking, what was your outcome? I am curious about someone further down the road...( dare I say " older " ) than I and what comes...
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...
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