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I could use some feedback from anyone who has had cervical fusion.
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I have thought about it but follow up would be difficult.
I was there in August with my achalasia and was kind of disappointed because after 10 days of testing they sent me home with a diagnosis of inconclusive. They said you have achalasia here, possible nutcracker esophagus here and esophageal outflow obstruction here so we can't give you a definitive diagnosis.
Also, the main concern is I have spondylitis through out my entire spine with in less than 8 months since previous scan now shows multiple hemangioma's throughout the entire spine.
Not sure where to go, turn at this point.
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@cheryl46 I have hemangiomas in my spine too and the doctor said they are benign and nothing to worry about. It represents an area with a different blood flow like a birth mark. As long as this doesn't weaken the spine because the bone is less dense, it shouldn't cause an issue. I have also heard good things about Cleveland Clinic. When I needed spine surgery I was choosing between Mayo and Cleveland. Mayo was closer and we were driving. It sounds like you were not at Mayo for a spine consultation, and for the swallowing issues. You could approach the Neurosurgery department and start fresh if you wanted a spine opinion. What medical centers of excellence are closer to your home?