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Anyone had multilevel cervical spine reconstruction surgery?
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@steelme43 I do believe in transparency. And felt that my cervical success was just one part of the story. And as you navigate your future health care please reach out and ask me anything. Ive probably had it done. Total hip replacement, knee replacement, SI fusion, Pleural Effusion, Apnea surgery(failed), 2 SCS, and 2 morphine pumps, 100’s of nerve blocks
(transforaminal & caudal), steroid injections, trigger point and piriformis injections, RFA’s(radio frequency ablations) and my tonsils out at 5. I can’t take credit for all the strength it took to keep going. My family, friends and my best 4 legged friend Max, were a constant source of support. However, the first ten years, suicidal ideations were a permanent part of my thinking. I never attempted it, but it was like knowing there was a back door if I really needed it. Gods love kept me alive.
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@bilt4pain I recently found out I need cervical spine surgery. I saw my MRI results 2 days ago and I am terrified. The MRI report indicates that C3-C7 are in bad shape. I won't know the details of what the surgery will involve until next month when I will see my surgeon again. I recently had a lumbar laminectomy and fusion L3-S1 at the end of March and so far my results from that surgery are excellent. I know my surgeon is excellent and I trust him but I am hoping I can put this off until my recovery from the lumbar surgery is complete. I am very happy to hear that your surgery stopped all of your cervical pain. I have been having a lot of neck pain along with stiffness and frequent cervicogenic headaches. My medical history is similar to yours, many surgeries, procedures and nerve blocks. I also have great family support and support from my golden retriever. It is now time to take care of my neck even though I am very scared to go through with it.