Happy weekend all!
It's been a bit of time since I've written. I'm starting a new phase of my back issues. For those of you who are new or just as a reminder, I've suffered from back pain for years and years. I've gone the shot route, acupuncture, chiropractor, etc. Then one year ago I have 2 cervical discs replaced. It was a quick recovery and all my symptoms were gone (pain, numbness and weakening of arms, hands and fingers). In June 2018 I noticed that the toes on my right foot were not moving up and down, I could not move my foot right to left and both my legs and fee were weak, all in addition to the pain in my back and legs. I had lumbar surgery about 4 months ago. I had an XLift Fusion on L4/5. Horrible, long, painful recovery! BUT....for the first time in years and years pain is gone. I still have osteoarthritis pain all over and fibro, but the other pains are GONE.
Now, my weaknesses in my legs, feet and toes are being investigated. I have no pain, but I fall, need a cane or walker to walk and neuropathy is getting worse and increasing in my left side, too. I've had a lumbar MRI. So far, we know I have more stenosis and the nerves in my back are still very inflamed and they are clumping together. We don't know the cause of either.
On the advice of my neurosurgeon, I went to see a neurologist. It was hard to find a good one in Central Florida, but with research I finally found one. She found that my fingers, toes and mouth palette quiver. I knew about my hands. My mom, son and cousin have that, too. She has ordered an EEG of my legs, even though I already had one. So the fun begins again. I am currently on Prednisone to try to bring down the inflammation. But it looks like I might possibly need more surgery.
Fun, Fun, Fun!
I'll keep you up to date on my journey!
Enjoy your weekend!!!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

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