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Herniated Cervical Disc Caused by Foramenotomy

Spine Health | Last Active: Mar 24 3:05pm | Replies (10)
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@westlakechap

Thanks Daily,

I'm 63.

I was told a few times that I have a lot of degeneration/stenosis throughout C3-C7.

However there was no sign of a bulging disc before surgery.

Because of the new finger weakness following the surgery, I got a EMGs/ncs don't and it confirms that there are nerve problems at C7 and C8.

Sorry to hear about your neck issues. What kind of surgeries do you expect to have the rest of your life? Fusions?

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | Mar 24 1:23pm

@westlakechap
I wish you the best getting the right treatment with a surgeon you trust.

I have had decompression/fusion of c5-c6 and l3-l5 and will add c6-c7 this year. I also had carpal tunnel surgery a couple weeks ago (right hand) and need to get my left hand done, too. So far, 5 different surgeries in about 3.5 years. Ugh! I feel like I lost a few brain cells being under anesthesia so many times. 😉🧠

Due to my congenital spinal stenosis (born with a narrow spinal canal), degenerative disc disease, myelopathy spinal cord injury and osteoarthritis, I expect more cervical/lumbar surgeries. I also have bilateral gluteal tendinopathy and bilateral hamstring partial high grade tears (not sure how I got them) which makes standing up and going up stairs difficult (especially on right leg). They may need to debride and reattach my muscle tendon.

Certainly not what I was expecting in my 50s. Had to retire early due to disability and I’m a single parent of a teen son with no family so it’s been a bit stressful. I take one day at a time and do what I can do. I was planning to work at least until 60-62 but life changes your plans for you.

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