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Numb legs: Concerned about lumbar & cervical spine fusion
The doctor recommended a fusion.
About two weeks ago, my symptoms got really bad. Trying to figure out what to do next. I have numbness in my legs. A squeeze in sensation a pulsating sensation. Hard to get comfortable in any position for too long. Weakness not being able to stand too long or walk that much now. Sweating on and off.
Has anyone experienced these symptoms? Is there any other options for me than a fusion?
Thank you.I'm very concerned and I live alone. Trying to get a plan
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Welcome to Mayo Connect. Sound like the symptoms are really affecting your quality of life.
If you care to share, can I ask a few questions that might help others who have had or have not had a fusion similar to yours?
When you say fusion, do you mean they are recommending you have spinal fusion?
Do you know what part of the spine they want to perform fusion on?
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I have no medical training, but your symptoms sound like neuropathy. I believe it's from nerve damage.
I have not heard of a fusion treatment.
Keep track of every symptom so you can share with your Doc.
Good luck.
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1 Reaction@roch They want to do a fusion on my lumbar and my cervical.
I'm having numbness in my arms also, but my main thing, that's really scary.Me is my legs right now
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1 Reaction@cocobean26 - I'd like to add my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Weakness and not being able to stand too long or walk that much would be difficult and concerning.
What does your doctor say about your legs and how they are scaring you right now?
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