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Spinal Fusion Surgery – Good or Bad Experiences?
Spine Health | Last Active: Nov 23, 2025 | Replies (48)Comment receiving replies
@mayr
I did have relief of daily headaches I had from neck and shoulder tension and C5-C6 cervical spine/spinal cord/nerve roots compression. I used to wake up with them every day.
Have you had updated MRI of your cervical spine to see if you have new compression of spinal cord or nerve roots? There is the problem of adjacent segment disease above or below fusion levels. I am having some issues post C6-C7 ACDF and getting a new MRI in early December. My surgery at that level was May 2025.
Have you had a MRI of your brain and seen a neurologist for your headaches?
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@dlydailyhope Yes I have seen a neurologist for the headaches and he wants me to take anti seizure meds and yes I have had an MRI and MRA which both showed normal results. I am seeing another spine surgeon tomorrow but I think he will just say he agrees with my previous surgeon since they are familiar with each other. My most recent MRI of cervical spine shows some substantial changes but the surgeon says not to worry about them he doesn't see anything that would cause my new symptoms along with the headaches - heavy legs tingling fingers feet numb neck pain that comes and goes. I am 80 years old and was active and now I find it hard to do anything. About all I can do to take care of daily needs and rest because I get so tired now.