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severe multi level cervical issues and severe S1 changes

Spine Health | Last Active: May 24 1:26pm | Replies (20)

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@janagain

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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@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