← Return to Spinal fusion and possible laminectomy have been recommended!

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@beancat425

Without getting too detailed... I'm scheduled for laminectomy in about 3 weeks. My neck pain is minimal but I have occasional arm weakness and or pain in certain positions, tingling pinky fingers, and lots of hand and finger cramping, and some imbalance at times. My pain is so minimal that I don't even take ibuprofen or Tylenol. I stretch a lot and try to pay attention to my posture. I'm hesitant on surgery but fear at 62 things will progress.

IMPRESSION:
Redemonstrated advanced multilevel degenerative changes, slightly progressed since 1/25/2018, with moderate canal stenosis at C5-C6 and C6-C7. Similar T2 hyperintense foci in the cord at C6-C7, suggestive of myelomalacia. Multilevel foraminal stenosis, most advanced on the left at C6-C7.

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Thank you so much for your comment. I'm 73 and I am so fearful of the procedure. I was told I had to have the spinal fusion, and possibly the laminectomy. Ugh
The pain is supposedly pretty bad for a while and the recovery time is 6 months to a year! That's what is really overwhelming me... we were supposed to go on a trip to Ireland and Scotland with my brother and his wife... so I am just heartbroken about this... Please keep me posted! And GOOD LUCK! I'll be holding you in my heart!! xxx