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Fusion C2-T1 pre-surgery symptoms
I have already been fused L3-S1 and then C4-C6. Pretty darn, successful. But as we know, it puts stress on other structures and evidently, I have really bad genes, because the arthritis in my neck is very bad.And I did suffer a fall down the stairs about six months ago. Of course, I have pain. We all have pain on this forum. However, my main complaint is that my legs are weak. My numbness of my feet and walking and mobility is extremely limited. I must choose a walker. I am generally very fit and active. These symptoms came on this bad in about a course of four months. Has anyone else has anything like this? Has anyone had this kind of
Mobility/numbness issues that came on this quickly? And did cervical fusion, restore your mobility?
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Cathy- I'm not a physician, but I'd recommend you find a good neurologist and get checked out before you have any surgery. The surgery will still be there after seeing a neurologist. I have both severe whole body osteoarthritis and also peripheral neuropathy. It is the neuropathy that is responsible for my numbness and tingling. Good luck on your decision and what you decide to do afterwards.
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3 Reactions@joanland Having osteoarthritis on top of having to deal with neuropathy in our feet really sucks doesn't it? So much for our lives getting easier the older we get, very few people are that lucky.
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2 ReactionsI had lanectomy/fusion it has given great relief through out my back and my balance seems much better. I had lower back fusion done at l5-s1 about 26 years ago and it's seems to be better as far as my daily pain was in it. However I had c5 palsy but it is coming along good thanks to a round of steroids to help wake the c5 nerve up. This is just something that doesn't happen often. This is my 4th back and neck surgery and I have had great relief from all of them. And yes you will have issues above and below fusions as they take the burnt of activities. So for now I'm a month and a half from surgery and I'm walking everyday little more each day. I'm now 62 but started all this 4 years before surgery so they say it is genetic. The arthritis is why we did this last one had moderate to severe investment. But I still have never issues in my thighs had that a long time. I still use my rollator for long distance walking so I can sit down when I need too. I always tell people should keep searching for answers and fix spinal issues when you have tried everything else remember you are looking to improve you daily life but it will never be the same but your looking for pain relief and quality of living. If you have question reach out and ask anytime be glad to answer any questions you might have. Keep your chin up answers will come.
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3 Reactions@mrmacabre
Yes, indeed. I've made it to 85 and now life is getting a bit more difficult.
Best to you, MrMcabre!
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