hi Michelle,
I have compression from C4-7, I have many of the same symptoms. THe one i dont have is sweating and flushing, because that comes from the C2-3 area. Its known as autonomic disfunction . My best advice to you and anyone looking at a surgical procedure is to research and really check out the credentials and experience of the surgeon. This is no time to cut any corners. YOu need to find the best,experienced surgeon possible.You have one advantage in that you live in the US. you can find and check out doctors online. I live in Canada, and we cant do that. There are large treatment centres that specialise in neuro and nothing else.
A few centres that come to mind from my research are Johns Hopkins, The Mayo Clinic, Chicago institute for Neurosurgery and Neuroscience CINN.
I know how scary this all is. But learn as much as you can about your injury, and about treatment options, and Doctors. Knowledge will help to give you some power and control during this stressful period.
Who is managing your care at present, and do they communicate well with you? Communication is key from both sides.Are you having pain and spasms as well and are these being managed at present.
Good luck to you, and take care of yourself.
Mel
ps, I am going to CINN on Feb.18
[This message has been edited by melanie dawn (edited 01-17-2003).]
[This message has been edited by melanie dawn (edited 01-17-2003).]
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Congenital Cervical Stenosis,complicated by:
Paracentral Disc herniations ,bone spurs C4/5,C5/6,C6/7
loss of lordotic curve
Advanced myelopathy inc. walking difficulty, loss of gag reflex with swallowing problems, neurogenic bladder, occipital neuralgia, spacticity
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