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Has anyone dealt successfully with Cervical stenosis without surgery?
Spine Health | Last Active: Jul 17 5:54pm | Replies (84)Comment receiving replies
Bill I can tell you the surgery is not that big of a deal. I’m 35 and had a fusion done a year and a half ago on c4c5. It started as you said In fingers. Eventually both of my arms were numb. I was unable to wake them. I researched my surgeon and picked the best one in my opinion. Can honestly say I had a 100% improvement. I felt and was ready to go back to normal activities in two days. Honestly wish I’d had done it sooner. I understand not wanting to go the surgical route. But I definitely suggest you research all your options. And if you do surgery talk to a lot of people in your area n find a good surgeon.
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Did they do posterior or anterior approach with your surgery/
How much pain was involved and any difficulty in swallowing
That is very reassuring as my symptoms are also numbness. Surgery is very worrisome to me.
Did they do the anterior or posterior approach for you surgery?
I know your response was some time ago. X-rays recently show severe cervical stenosis C-6-7 that has worsened since 2019.
I have had arm and hand pain on and off for years. It’s been tolerable with periodically taking Advil or Naproxen. I was recently prescribed 5 days of 20 mg prednisone. I didn’t take it but my chiro said it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get inflammation under control.
After realizing my condition had worsened (no one called to tell me - I read the results and took them to my chiro who interpreted them for me) I contacted my GP requesting he refers me to a specialist. He wrote back saying he was ordering an MRI. I think that’s wise.
My chiro mentioned one option if things worsen is surgery.
What kind of surgery did you have and how long did it take to recover? I care for young children who weigh up to around 30 pounds. I do pick them up sometimes. How long would it be before I could lift?
Please confirm your surgery was successful and if you’re still doing well.
I appreciate any info.
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Did they go in anterior or posterior