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ACDF 5/6 and pinched nerves leg weakness

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 30 6:54pm | Replies (6)
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My neurosurgeon talked about fusing entire neck - I simplified it. I know several people who have had similar surgery and they are miserable with left over pain and have to turn their entire body to see to the sides. I’m seeing a community care neurosurgeon in 2 weeks to get a second opinion. I love my VA doctors but I really wanted a second opinion. Community Care is local doctors outside of the VA paid for by VA. I never thought my years in Army would be so helpful now because who can afford a huge bill especially for me as I am a disabled vet.

I have two cats so I have 2 litter boxes. I have an old table about waist tall I will use and I can come up with a stepping stool so they don’t have to jump. I may build them a ladder so no jumping needed.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Apr 30 6:30pm

@rico2 Getting multiple opinions before you decide on spine surgery is a very good idea. I had 6 opinions before I had my cervical surgery, and only one of the surgeons really understood the problem. You're right, spine surgery is very expensive. I hope you get some other options other than a full neck fusion. That would be hard to live with. You are welcome to share and discuss any other medical opinions.

Thank you for your military service. I hope the VA takes good care of you.

I have 3 cats, and the 2 girls will take a half lap around the tub deck in the bathroom, hop onto a windowsill above tub, and leap up onto the framework of the shower box that is next to the tub, so they are up there above my head looking down on me, and the other will jump up on top of an armoire in the bedroom that backs up against the common wall that the shower is on, and the kitties will swat at each other through the doorway 7 feet above the floor. The kitty on the shower box frame will get on top of the open door for better access to poke the cat on the armoire. All of them are athletic and can fly through the air like circus performers. The boy kitty likes belly rubs and he likes to be held or curl up next to me. All 3 were adopted from shelters.

Your cats must give you some enjoyment and a good laugh once in awhile. It's fun when cats have another cat to play with.

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