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Hello. 2 failed neck fusions + post op bleed.
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 10, 2025 | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
This all sounds incredibly messed up, where exactly was the procedure done? I've had 2 separate spinal fusions performed on my neck in a span of about 18 months. They were performed by 2 different doctors at 2 different hospitals. The first procedure was done after the disc ruptured at the C5-C6 level. They used a piece of donor bone, along with plates and screws, and my recovery was typical I guess, it was almost 10 years ago.
In 2018 I needed to have a second procedure done at the C7-T1 level, and it was done the same way as my first neck surgery. My only problems are not being able to turn my neck or look up and down like I used to.
Where in your neck did they operate, was it at more than one level? Have they explained to you exactly why your procedure failed? I would be all over both surgeons for being so fucking callous to someone in as much pain as you're in. They can't just pass the buck, they need to offer you something that might lead you feeling better. Not Cured, just better perhaps?
I'm really sorry you're having to endure this.
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Keep trying to input and have such a hard time inputting. This is my 3rd attempt to answer you. Thank you for your input. Do not currently have stanima to physically continue. Wish I wasn't so weary as I am textbook failed surgery x2 with a story that needs telling. Worse thing I ever did was trust a neurosurgeon. He put fear of paralysis into me without surgery. Mrmacabre, hope to get back to you. Fighting so hard to get through this hour and I'm not sure why. Tired of forcing myself to eat with nautiousnes. My GP told me last visit to "find a neurosurgeon" as she cannot. The one I had told me to seek out another as he could not help me. The failed surgeries have affected my vision even. So scary fighting hell pain without a medical saftey net--the med system that put me into unanswered depths of pain despair. Why surgeon #2 did not revise ACDF of C3, C4, C5 & C6 surgery #1 is beyond me. #2 just did poserior and went down to C7. My gut knows that I cannot be fixed as aside from burning, pins & needles that heavy feeling of being pushed down into the ground is frightening and overwhelming. Do not think at top surgeon could do anything. When my family doc told me to find a neurosurgeon I actually did. Not easy. Imagine texting a neurosurgeon office and saying that my GP has,asked me to find a neurosurgeon. Travelled 4.5 hours to Toronto to be told that "part of your spine is dead" and nothing can be done. The 2 " neurosurgeons" killed my independence, quality of life. The opinion of #3 in July just gutted me. Tired of existing. Truly, thankyou for responding. Wish I was stronger to get this story out. Bless you mrmacabre
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@mrmacabre hello. Did your surgeries take away the pain? I am coming up on my third radio frequency nerve ablation and waiting for a consultation with a Neurosurgeon. This last time my symptoms were severe (right neck pain travels down my arm, spasms and numbness. ) I can't tolerate alot of medication though Meloxicam and Effexor has started to help. I am fearful of surgery, yet recent x-rays are now showing pressure on my spinal cord in addition to the compression at C5 and C6.. I am 66 yo and would like to be active again!