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Persistent pain post-anterior cervical fusion C4-C7?
Spine Health | Last Active: May 27 10:33pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
Hi. I’m also 63. I’ve had cervical pain for 30 years. Have tried all kinds of conservative treatment. Now they’re telling me I will become paralyzed if I don’t have posterior laminectomy and fusion. This will not relieve my pain but will assure I don’t lose the use of my arms and legs. You may have throat and ear problems because they went in from the front. This is concerning. I would suggest you get a second opinion from a neurosurgeon. I’m going for a second opinion before I decide whether or not to have surgery. Best of luck
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@karen1103 Welcome to Connect. Have you had spine surgery before? 30 years is a long time to be in pain, and if your doctors are talking about possible paralysis, it sounds like they may be talking about spinal cord compression. How soon will you have a consultation for a second opinion? What are your concerns about your spine condition and possible surgery?
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Thanks for responding. I lost a good deal of my left hand function and had constant stingers that felt like I stuck my finger in a socket. I felt like surgery was my last option but I was certainly hoping for more relief not just deferent pain.
The did do the surgery posterior. And I am definitely considering a second opinion on my post surgery issues and recovery expectations.
Thanks again.