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severe multi level cervical issues and severe S1 changes
Spine Health | Last Active: Oct 31 10:32am | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Well .. I'm back from the appt with my primary doctor. She listened to my story and felt really bad for me that my journey into the doctors of Neurosurgery wasn't going so well. She did refer me to a Neurosurgeon that has very high Healthgrades ratings. (thanks for that tip) Patients wrote very positively on his review. 2 could not tolerate him for one reason or another and I expect that everyones experiences differ even if he is a great doctor. That appointment is just a few days away. With the information you suggested, I'll question his experiences with invasive decompression and artificial disc surgery. After this appt , I'll meet up with my pain management doctor and get another referral. I hope to be in surgery soon and on my way to recovery. I'm think, not sure, that they are planning on doing this surgery posterior vs. anterior. Although one mentioned that they do both, I'll know more in a few days. Again, thank you for all the information you've given me. I'll will definitly report back as I go along this journey. -Jan
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Hi Jennifer, I was just reading your post and listening to Paul Huttlingers beautiful music. I turn it up and it's so good for the soul. I cannot believe I'm reliving the past from 2 years ago. All the feelings have come back again and I'm terrified but ready. Anxious but meditating to beautiful music, Fearful and that part I let go to the big man upstairs. I'm looking forward to PT (can you believe that?!) I know that is such an important part of the recovery. I am , "Staying busy will help you pass the time as you wait and give you something positive to focus on."(Jennifer) you gave me the best advice and this one really worked for me. I'm making another baby quilt and it keeps me very busy. I'm getting ready to play a gig on November 8th at a community function here in Fallbrook. I've been going over the music and getting every note just perfect. I don't always play perfect but, I strive for my best. And it really keeps my fingers moving. I may send a video when I get it, It is good for the soul to share our wonderful experiences to give hope to other people as they have given me.
As Bob Seger says, ..."Here I am again, up on the stage". Here I go, playing star again. There I go, turn the page....."
-Janagain
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@janagain you mentioned cervical problems and your hand not turning palm up. Do you know if they’re related? I also have cervical issues and I didn’t notice until about 36 years ago when I started driving I had trouble getting my change. Over the years it’s got worse i can’t carry a plate in that hand anymore. I’m going to see a 4th neurosurgeon the 24th about my failed back surgery and bulging neck disc maybe I’ll remember to ask him