Hi my name is Lauri Schmidt. I am a 46 year old mother of two g-ma of four. I found out about a week ago that I have Cevical Spodylosis and Cervical...
Hi Lauri I was told by my GP to learn to live with the pain and he gave me some very strong painkillers that made me dizzy and disorientated so no use at all...
Hi, Val and Laurie .... After suffering with neck pain for about a year, I went to my GP. He told me what the problem was and that there were shots (very...
Hi I have Carpal Tunnel in both wrists too. Re surgery for spondylosis my consultant said there is an operation but it is rarely successful and can make you...
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I will be having cervical spine surgery soon. Having had a cervical spine fusion once before about 30 years ago, I am pretty prepared. Enough so that my mind...
Hello, I am new to this group but not to neck and back pain. I have degenerative changes at the C5-6 and C6-7 levels inclusive of herniated disks and bone...
I'm quite young and have spondylosis from C3 to C7 and more bulging disks from T4 to T10. Not a normal spine, not a surgical one either, just screwed up enough...
Lauri, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I too have cervical spondylosis and cervical stenosis. I am in the Army and have been for almost 21 years. I...
Brian Campbell <shotgundad6969@...> wrote: Lauri, I am sorry to hear about your situation. I too have cervical spondylosis and cervical stenosis. I am in...
After going to regular doc, chiroprator, physical therapy and pain management clinic for more than a year, I decided nothing was working, so quit all of them. ...
Lauri, It is none of my business but I would suggest taking the Norco as you need it. I have avoided narcotics like the plague but my body has paid the price....
Brian , I too had started having pain in my hips a long time before the doctor had diagnosed me...they kept telling me it was from my scoliosis. I knew better...
Hi: I was diagnosed this week with cervical spondylosis. At least 20 years ago I fell flat on my back in the kitchen. I never went to a doctor but have had...
Hi Sarah I dont think everyone ends up in that state, hope not anyway! I have found Reiki healing to be very beneficial with all my ailments. Have a look for...
Thank you for the information! I'm not familiar with Reiki healing but will learn more about it. Thanks, Sarah ************************************** See...
Hi Sarah Have a look at this site as a starting place http://www.reiki.org.uk/ Val Zeagler606@... wrote: Thank you for the information! I'm not familiar...
Has anyone tried Biofreeze? It's a menthol-smelling rub-on product sold at Physical Therapy facilities. I find that it gives some brief relief...and the odor...
Hi all. I just found this forum and I am so grateful. Many of your stories mirror mine. It's reassuring to know that I'm not imagining symptoms!! I have been...
I find that knitting helps me keep my fingers active and prevents them stiffening up, it also keeps my hand off the mouse when I am at the computer cos long...
Exercise routine I just came across this exercise suggested for older adults, to build muscle strength in the arms and shoulders. It seems so easy, so I...
Just so I'm understanding correctly, Val...you knit while you are sitting at the computer and looking the screen? It makes you take your hand off the mouse...
Has anyone had a Workers' Compensation Case connected to their cervical spondylosis? Twice I've sustained on-the-job injuries to my neck that resulted in...
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I usually don't post messages just read them. I have had numerous back and neck and other problems for years. I found the yahoo groups to be very helpful and...
Hi Yes I knit while I am on the computer and have a headset so I can be on the phone at the same time :) You could try those wrist strengthening things that...
Hi Pete. Thank you for posting and telling us about the careplace site. I look forward to checking it out. Now that you've stepped out of the shadows, keep...
Are you still seeing the chirpractor and are you still getting good results? I'm scared to let anyone manipulate my neck since even traction in Physical...