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Is it standard conduct of neurosurgeons to take zero responsibility for patient care other than their cutting skills?
I had a “perfect” cervical C5-6 fusion in March. My experience is the same. More pain and weakness post surgery, vertigo (per RN not related), and when I inquire about suspicious issues such as itchy spots, random needle-like pain in my legs, arms, back - the “team” dismisses this as normal, takes time, and shows no concern to provide me with coping measures or other things to expect.
What should I expect after cervical fusion surgery? What is causing these strange issues that come and go?
My journey has been a direct go to surgery, no alternatives or a specialist I can talk with specific to Spinal Stenosis.
Ideas?
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@michc56 I believe that I'll go the "acceptance/litigation" route and rely on the settlement from litigation to provde the abilty to hire/contract all those things I can no longer do for myself. Surgeons are just that.
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Hi @michc56 - sorry to hear you are not feeling concern from your neurosurgical team or being provided coping measures or what to expect.
Having suspicious issues such as itchy spots, random needle-like pain in my legs, arms and back would be disconcerting to me.
Fellow members in this discussion such as @mpritch @davidh71 may have input for you on whether they've experienced something similar with their surgical teams. If so, they may have ideas on how they've navigated it. @jenniferhunter also may have insights for you.
Which of the suspicious symptoms you mentioned are bothering you today?