NYFUSED
06-07-2003, 12:27 PM
hi all,
came home yesterday. Surgery went well. I ended up having a cervical laminectomy and foraminotomy c6-7. EMG studies said I had no nerve damage and NS said I had a substantial amount of nerve compression. So much for tests!!!!!! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks to everyone on the boards for all your support. It really helped me through some of the bad times. Will write again when I am able. On restricted activities, no stairs etc. And again with these steroids. I feel like the good year blimp lol
Lori
laminectomy L4-5 2001
acdfc 5-6-7 10/2002
post. Laminectomy & foraminotomy c6-7 6/4/2003
no stairs, lifting or driving for 2 weeks
I was in hosp. for 2 nights
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came home yesterday. Surgery went well. I ended up having a cervical laminectomy and foraminotomy c6-7. EMG studies said I had no nerve damage and NS said I had a substantial amount of nerve compression. So much for tests!!!!!! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks to everyone on the boards for all your support. It really helped me through some of the bad times. Will write again when I am able. On restricted activities, no stairs etc. And again with these steroids. I feel like the good year blimp lol
Lori
laminectomy L4-5 2001
acdfc 5-6-7 10/2002
post. Laminectomy & foraminotomy c6-7 6/4/2003
no stairs, lifting or driving for 2 weeks
I was in hosp. for 2 nights
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[This message has been edited by LORIRAT (edited 06-14-2003).]
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BamaPeach
06-07-2003, 12:44 PM
Glad you are home and feeling better. Take it easy and rest and let us know how you are when you feel up to it.
Ginny
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif None of this for awhile
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ACF June 18, 2003 C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 with bone donor
Ginny
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif None of this for awhile
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ACF June 18, 2003 C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7 with bone donor
gsouth
06-07-2003, 12:46 PM
I'm so glad you are doing so well..I haven't had my surgery yet but was wondering about the stairs. How long before you can go up stairs because my computer is upstairs. I know you don't feel like answering questions right now i know someone will...Thanks, gsouth
franjo
06-07-2003, 01:50 PM
Lori~
Welcome home! I'm so glad that this is behind you. I'll be praying for continued improvement and freedom from your pre-op symptoms. Rest Well! :)
Take Care of Yourself!
~Teri
Welcome home! I'm so glad that this is behind you. I'll be praying for continued improvement and freedom from your pre-op symptoms. Rest Well! :)
Take Care of Yourself!
~Teri
KeithEugeneW
06-07-2003, 03:09 PM
Lori,
Welcome back! I'm glad everything went well for you and that there was no permanent damage. That must have been a relief! Rest easy and remember all the other posts about the phases of recovery you can expect, and focus on the long term outcome which will be successful and pleasant. :D
Keith
Welcome back! I'm glad everything went well for you and that there was no permanent damage. That must have been a relief! Rest easy and remember all the other posts about the phases of recovery you can expect, and focus on the long term outcome which will be successful and pleasant. :D
Keith
Midge130
06-07-2003, 03:11 PM
Welcome Home Lori,
Glad everything went well! How long were you in the hospital for? Let us know how everything is going when you feel up to it!!
Midge
Glad everything went well! How long were you in the hospital for? Let us know how everything is going when you feel up to it!!
Midge
PsychLea
06-07-2003, 03:14 PM
Lori,
Glad you made it through. Get some rest and take it easy.
Did they put you on the prednisone to treat swelling in the spinal cord?
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
ACDF C6-7 5/13/03 with titanium plate,4 screws, and no collar postop.
Glad you made it through. Get some rest and take it easy.
Did they put you on the prednisone to treat swelling in the spinal cord?
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God bless,
Lea
C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
ACDF C6-7 5/13/03 with titanium plate,4 screws, and no collar postop.
melanie dawn
06-07-2003, 03:14 PM
Lori, I am so glad to know you are home, and that everything went well. I have been thinking of you.
Lots of rest, follow your restrictions, and know that we are here waiting to hear of your progress and updates.
Have a restful day, Mel
Lots of rest, follow your restrictions, and know that we are here waiting to hear of your progress and updates.
Have a restful day, Mel
janie francine
06-07-2003, 03:24 PM
Dear Lori,
I'm so glad to hear you're doing well :D Take very good care of yourself. I think Keith's posting is very helpful regarding the stages of recovery. Know that we're all praying for a successful and easy healing.
Jeanine
I'm so glad to hear you're doing well :D Take very good care of yourself. I think Keith's posting is very helpful regarding the stages of recovery. Know that we're all praying for a successful and easy healing.
Jeanine
LadyRedFoxxx
06-07-2003, 07:09 PM
WHEW! Bet your glad thats over, and right back on the computer!! That is awesome!! Take care of your self!!!!!!!!!( the other Lori)XXXXXXXX
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Double fusionC5-7 with own bone and plate Oct3,2002
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Double fusionC5-7 with own bone and plate Oct3,2002
RATHER BE FISHING
06-08-2003, 12:19 PM
welcome home lori!
We had surg on the same day! Im getting ready for my first post op shower, cant wait (I bet my family cant wait either!)
BTW, Here are a cupla lines to use on your visitors when they come and visit:
"Please dont leave, they beat me!"
and my personal favorite, whispering in your guests ear,
"They're stealing from me!"
Hope your feeling better soon!
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"I rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" -Dr. Demento
We had surg on the same day! Im getting ready for my first post op shower, cant wait (I bet my family cant wait either!)
BTW, Here are a cupla lines to use on your visitors when they come and visit:
"Please dont leave, they beat me!"
and my personal favorite, whispering in your guests ear,
"They're stealing from me!"
Hope your feeling better soon!
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"I rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy" -Dr. Demento
magtize
06-09-2003, 08:55 AM
Wecome home Lori Now its recoyery time Things are giong to get better from here on out Sure you will have up and down days but in time more ups then downs thats something to look forward to.
I still have a long wait but being here helps me find out what I have to look forward to and get so many questions answered.
Hope you are feeling better each and every day.Take it easy
Elaine
I still have a long wait but being here helps me find out what I have to look forward to and get so many questions answered.
Hope you are feeling better each and every day.Take it easy
Elaine
jdog
06-09-2003, 12:12 PM
RBF -
Here are a couple of other lines you need to remember for your next surgery.
- "Mom? is that you?" to anybody that comes in.
- "Are you a good fairy or a bad fairy?"
jdog
Here are a couple of other lines you need to remember for your next surgery.
- "Mom? is that you?" to anybody that comes in.
- "Are you a good fairy or a bad fairy?"
jdog
NYFUSED
06-09-2003, 06:28 PM
HI TO ALL,
I am already going nuts in the house only home 4 days. Steroids have got me a little plumper and the appetite has grown. Keep telling hubby, more to love lol. Well now to all people wondering which surgery is worse.... posterior is!!! My neck feels like someone is in it holding all the muscles and not letting go. First 2 days post-op I had no pains at all in arms and now they are slowly saying hello. but I am sure it is the healing process. I would rather have another fusion than this. Pain...ugh..... will write again when I can see.....lol and keep head up long enough to write. Thanks to all for all the encourgement.
Lori
I am already going nuts in the house only home 4 days. Steroids have got me a little plumper and the appetite has grown. Keep telling hubby, more to love lol. Well now to all people wondering which surgery is worse.... posterior is!!! My neck feels like someone is in it holding all the muscles and not letting go. First 2 days post-op I had no pains at all in arms and now they are slowly saying hello. but I am sure it is the healing process. I would rather have another fusion than this. Pain...ugh..... will write again when I can see.....lol and keep head up long enough to write. Thanks to all for all the encourgement.
Lori
janie francine
06-09-2003, 07:07 PM
Hi Lori,
I'm so glad to hear from you, although I'm sorry you're experiencing so much pain. I guess it goes with recovery, which I know nothing about yet. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and sending prayers :angel: and big smiles :D . Now that the weather is warmer (although mostly rainy like ours) it IS tough to be stuck inside. Please take care. Do you have a porch where your hubby could move your chair to? If so, don't forget the lotion and shades http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/cool.gif We're supposed to have sun and warm temps here tomorrow. Hope that's your forecast, too.
Keep us posted,
Jeanine
I'm so glad to hear from you, although I'm sorry you're experiencing so much pain. I guess it goes with recovery, which I know nothing about yet. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and sending prayers :angel: and big smiles :D . Now that the weather is warmer (although mostly rainy like ours) it IS tough to be stuck inside. Please take care. Do you have a porch where your hubby could move your chair to? If so, don't forget the lotion and shades http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/cool.gif We're supposed to have sun and warm temps here tomorrow. Hope that's your forecast, too.
Keep us posted,
Jeanine
Catherine with a C
06-09-2003, 07:24 PM
Hi Lori,
So sorry for the delay in welcoming you back.
I understand your pain~ just know that it shall pass.
I wanted to tell you how proud I am of you for going through all of this~~~~~again!
Stay strong & stay Blessed.
Nice to have you back.
Until later~
Perhaps the idea Jeanine suggested would help,
Just remember Joanne's situation with porch monkey's & behave yourself.
Catherine
So sorry for the delay in welcoming you back.
I understand your pain~ just know that it shall pass.
I wanted to tell you how proud I am of you for going through all of this~~~~~again!
Stay strong & stay Blessed.
Nice to have you back.
Until later~
Perhaps the idea Jeanine suggested would help,
Just remember Joanne's situation with porch monkey's & behave yourself.
Catherine
calico angel
06-09-2003, 07:30 PM
Lori,
I'm glad to hear you are home and I hope you are feeling well!
Kelley
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Kelley
Symptoms dating back to 1986?
Rear-ended 1999
Disc herniations C5-6 & C6-7
DDD diagnosed 2002
Surgery scheduled for 6-25-03
I'm glad to hear you are home and I hope you are feeling well!
Kelley
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Kelley
Symptoms dating back to 1986?
Rear-ended 1999
Disc herniations C5-6 & C6-7
DDD diagnosed 2002
Surgery scheduled for 6-25-03
rollercoasterfan
06-09-2003, 08:21 PM
Lori,
Welcome back. I was praying all day for the group on June 4th. (in between students and overdue books that is.) :)
I can relate to the "good year blimp" feeling. Remember...it's not you, it's the steriods. :) Not looking forward to that part of the surgery. Actually, with the exception on losing some of this pain...I am not looking forward to any part of this surgery.
I never could figure out a hypochondriac (?sp) Anyone who has pain would trade their right arm to be pain/doctor free. :)
May your blimp defleat soon and take your pain away with it. :)
Hugs,
Suzie
:angel:
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ACDF 6-7 june 1998
Surgery July 2, 2003
Welcome back. I was praying all day for the group on June 4th. (in between students and overdue books that is.) :)
I can relate to the "good year blimp" feeling. Remember...it's not you, it's the steriods. :) Not looking forward to that part of the surgery. Actually, with the exception on losing some of this pain...I am not looking forward to any part of this surgery.
I never could figure out a hypochondriac (?sp) Anyone who has pain would trade their right arm to be pain/doctor free. :)
May your blimp defleat soon and take your pain away with it. :)
Hugs,
Suzie
:angel:
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ACDF 6-7 june 1998
Surgery July 2, 2003
NYFUSED
06-10-2003, 10:00 PM
HI, NEED SOME INFO FAST!!!! BEEN ON DEXAMETHASONE 4MG SINCE SURGERY ON 6/4. MY LAST DAY I TOOK THEM WAS SUNDAY WHICH WAS 1 PILL. TODAY, TUESDAY, MY ANKLES ARE SWOLLEN SO YOU CANT SEE THE ANKLE. BODY IS BLOWN UP EATING LIKE A PIG, DEPRESSED AND YES, I STILL HAVE ALOT OF PAIN. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET THE STEROIDS OUT OF YOUR BODY???? NORMAL WEIGHT IS 140, THIS MORNING I WEIGHED 153 HELP...........
LORI
LORI
Memer
06-10-2003, 11:34 PM
Hi Lori,
I'm so sorry the steroids seem to have caused all that swelling. Please call your doc and let him know. I certainly wouldn't let it go. It sounds like you have a lot of swelling. Your doc's answering service can let him know right away so that he can prescribe something or even just talk to you about it.
I hope you'll post when you can after you speak with him and let us know how you're doing.
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I'm so sorry the steroids seem to have caused all that swelling. Please call your doc and let him know. I certainly wouldn't let it go. It sounds like you have a lot of swelling. Your doc's answering service can let him know right away so that he can prescribe something or even just talk to you about it.
I hope you'll post when you can after you speak with him and let us know how you're doing.
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franjo
06-11-2003, 05:53 AM
Lori~
If I remember right, my "Pillsbury look" went away after about two weeks. I don't remember swelling in the ankles, but had no neck! I'd almost bet that the weight gain is fluid retention. Drink plenty of fluids. I know it sounds like a contradiction, but our bodies retain water when they sense there isn't enough and, I'm guessing, it would help to flush out the residual steriods too.
I hope you're able to rest well. I'm keeping you in prayer.
Take Care,
~Teri
If I remember right, my "Pillsbury look" went away after about two weeks. I don't remember swelling in the ankles, but had no neck! I'd almost bet that the weight gain is fluid retention. Drink plenty of fluids. I know it sounds like a contradiction, but our bodies retain water when they sense there isn't enough and, I'm guessing, it would help to flush out the residual steriods too.
I hope you're able to rest well. I'm keeping you in prayer.
Take Care,
~Teri
NYFUSED
06-13-2003, 05:53 PM
went to dr yesterday. i have an infection and he put me on cipro 500mg. I guess that explains some of the swelling in my neck. Incisions is all red and ugly with bumps and I have a fever. Need some more prayer guys.................... thanks
Love ya
Lori
Love ya
Lori
Catherine with a C
06-13-2003, 06:32 PM
Hi Lori,
Sorry to hear about the infection; glad you got some attention for that.
Prayers?!!! You got em!!
feel better!!
Until later,
Catherine
Sorry to hear about the infection; glad you got some attention for that.
Prayers?!!! You got em!!
feel better!!
Until later,
Catherine
magtize
06-13-2003, 09:28 PM
Hi Lori
Lots of prayers coming your way.
Let us know how you are doing
Lots of prayers coming your way.
Let us know how you are doing
Midge130
06-13-2003, 11:01 PM
Lori,
I'm sorry about your infection! How horrible! How is the pain? Are you resting?
Hope you're feeling better!!
Midge
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-Born a premie in 1964-8 wks early
-C-section 1990
-C-section 1992
-C-section 1995
-Shoulder pain since 2000
-C4-C5 bone spurs causing central canal stenosis. Annular tear.
-C5-C6 mild narrowing of canal.
-C6-C7 disc bone spur and annular tear.
-C7-T1 bone spur and annular tear.
-Myelogram 6-5-03
-Surgery-unknown yet, probably in 7-03
I'm sorry about your infection! How horrible! How is the pain? Are you resting?
Hope you're feeling better!!
Midge
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-Born a premie in 1964-8 wks early
-C-section 1990
-C-section 1992
-C-section 1995
-Shoulder pain since 2000
-C4-C5 bone spurs causing central canal stenosis. Annular tear.
-C5-C6 mild narrowing of canal.
-C6-C7 disc bone spur and annular tear.
-C7-T1 bone spur and annular tear.
-Myelogram 6-5-03
-Surgery-unknown yet, probably in 7-03
NYFUSED
06-13-2003, 11:33 PM
To all,
Yes, I am resting and I do have alot of pain. It is a burning feeling in the entire neck area ( going into shoulder area )with muscle tightness that feels that I have concrete in my neck. I am getting sleep at night with only waking up 1 or 2 times which is pretty good. But when I wake up, that concrete feeling is worse. I am still on precocet, flexeril and cipro. One good thing is my arm pain is GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank GOD for that. Thanks to all for your prayers.
Lori
Yes, I am resting and I do have alot of pain. It is a burning feeling in the entire neck area ( going into shoulder area )with muscle tightness that feels that I have concrete in my neck. I am getting sleep at night with only waking up 1 or 2 times which is pretty good. But when I wake up, that concrete feeling is worse. I am still on precocet, flexeril and cipro. One good thing is my arm pain is GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank GOD for that. Thanks to all for your prayers.
Lori
franjo
06-14-2003, 03:38 AM
Lori~
Great news that the arm pain is gone! :bouncing: Now let the meds and your body go to work on that infection. REST. Are your ankles still swollen?
I'm sending a special prayer for you. :angel:
~Teri
Great news that the arm pain is gone! :bouncing: Now let the meds and your body go to work on that infection. REST. Are your ankles still swollen?
I'm sending a special prayer for you. :angel:
~Teri
NYFUSED
06-14-2003, 07:33 PM
Teri and all...
Hi, the swollen ankles have finally gone down. NS thinks I had a reaction to the steroids. I also had tremdeous amount of swelling in the neck area, face & legs which is also gone. I mean my neck was 4 times the reg. size. I am just waiting for this infection to go away. Been on Cipro 1000mg per day since wednesday and I still have redness, swelling and fevers throughout the day the highest being 100.3. How many days should this take??????I have a question which is baffling me. NS says to NOT put any types of cream on incision. Wouldn't applying a topic cream speed infection???? My sister in law suggested this and now I am not sure what to do.Also, when my sister in law was here to visit today (she is a sweetheart) my other sister in law gave me a neck hug and I wanted to cry..... I held it in not to scare her but gee whiz, that was painful. So tell you guests to keep their arms by their sides lol.
thanks to all you terrific people.
Love Lori
Hi, the swollen ankles have finally gone down. NS thinks I had a reaction to the steroids. I also had tremdeous amount of swelling in the neck area, face & legs which is also gone. I mean my neck was 4 times the reg. size. I am just waiting for this infection to go away. Been on Cipro 1000mg per day since wednesday and I still have redness, swelling and fevers throughout the day the highest being 100.3. How many days should this take??????I have a question which is baffling me. NS says to NOT put any types of cream on incision. Wouldn't applying a topic cream speed infection???? My sister in law suggested this and now I am not sure what to do.Also, when my sister in law was here to visit today (she is a sweetheart) my other sister in law gave me a neck hug and I wanted to cry..... I held it in not to scare her but gee whiz, that was painful. So tell you guests to keep their arms by their sides lol.
thanks to all you terrific people.
Love Lori
NYFUSED
06-14-2003, 08:47 PM
hi,
Still fighting this infection. Incision is still red, hot and bumpy. Been on cipro 1000mg per day since Wednesday. Burning pain still in neck and shoulders. Fevers come and go. Thought most of this would be gone by now. Do you think this is the norm?
LORI
Still fighting this infection. Incision is still red, hot and bumpy. Been on cipro 1000mg per day since Wednesday. Burning pain still in neck and shoulders. Fevers come and go. Thought most of this would be gone by now. Do you think this is the norm?
LORI
Midge130
06-15-2003, 09:16 PM
Lori,
It doesn't sound like the norm. I figured you should be feeling better within 24-48hrs of taking the antibiotic, especially the fevers! I would definitely call and ask the doc/nurse.
Midge
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-Born a premie in 1964-8 wks early
-C-section 1990
-C-section 1992
-C-section 1995
-Shoulder pain since 2000
-C4-C5 bone spurs causing central canal stenosis. Annular tear.
-C5-C6 mild narrowing of canal.
-C6-C7 disc bone spur and annular tear.
-C7-T1 bone spur and annular tear.
-Myelogram 6-5-03
-Surgery-unknown yet, probably in 7-03
It doesn't sound like the norm. I figured you should be feeling better within 24-48hrs of taking the antibiotic, especially the fevers! I would definitely call and ask the doc/nurse.
Midge
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-Born a premie in 1964-8 wks early
-C-section 1990
-C-section 1992
-C-section 1995
-Shoulder pain since 2000
-C4-C5 bone spurs causing central canal stenosis. Annular tear.
-C5-C6 mild narrowing of canal.
-C6-C7 disc bone spur and annular tear.
-C7-T1 bone spur and annular tear.
-Myelogram 6-5-03
-Surgery-unknown yet, probably in 7-03
franjo
06-16-2003, 03:54 AM
Lori~
I'm not too familiar with scar creams, etc., but I wouldn't apply anything topically until your incision has a good 'seal', and the reddness is gone.
I'm sorry you were hugged so tight that it hurt. You need to make yourself a T-shirt that says, "Hug gently...I'm a work in progress". I don't have pain when hugged, but often the over-zealous hugger will throw me off balance (which isn't hard to do), then just let go of me! I've been the fallen victim of many a hug.
I hope by the time you read this, your fever is history and you're feeling much better. Keep us posted.
God Bless,
~Teri
I'm not too familiar with scar creams, etc., but I wouldn't apply anything topically until your incision has a good 'seal', and the reddness is gone.
I'm sorry you were hugged so tight that it hurt. You need to make yourself a T-shirt that says, "Hug gently...I'm a work in progress". I don't have pain when hugged, but often the over-zealous hugger will throw me off balance (which isn't hard to do), then just let go of me! I've been the fallen victim of many a hug.
I hope by the time you read this, your fever is history and you're feeling much better. Keep us posted.
God Bless,
~Teri
NYFUSED
06-16-2003, 06:31 PM
HI,
FRANJO, YOU GAVE ME A GOOD LAUGH ABOUT THE SHIRT!!!
Well, Today is Monday and NO FEVERS YET!!!! Still have this burning pain and boy does it hurt. Swelling has gone down a little but the redness is still there. I am calling NS in the morning to ask about this burning thing. Sitting at computer just kills me. Funny thing is, it all on the right side. All my problems were on the left. Thanks to all of you for all your prayers and well wishes. You are all terrific and really hlep me by some of the bad times (like now).
Love to you all
Lori
FRANJO, YOU GAVE ME A GOOD LAUGH ABOUT THE SHIRT!!!
Well, Today is Monday and NO FEVERS YET!!!! Still have this burning pain and boy does it hurt. Swelling has gone down a little but the redness is still there. I am calling NS in the morning to ask about this burning thing. Sitting at computer just kills me. Funny thing is, it all on the right side. All my problems were on the left. Thanks to all of you for all your prayers and well wishes. You are all terrific and really hlep me by some of the bad times (like now).
Love to you all
Lori
melanie dawn
06-16-2003, 08:50 PM
HI Lori,
I am so glad to hear that you have had no fever today. I hope this means that the infection is coming under control. Please be sure to keep the area clean and dry, definatly no ointments or creams of any kind.
Here is to having a good nights rest, and ssome relief from the burning pain. Make sure to let your NS know any and all comcerns in the am.
Please take care, and let us know how you are doing,
Mel
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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
I am so glad to hear that you have had no fever today. I hope this means that the infection is coming under control. Please be sure to keep the area clean and dry, definatly no ointments or creams of any kind.
Here is to having a good nights rest, and ssome relief from the burning pain. Make sure to let your NS know any and all comcerns in the am.
Please take care, and let us know how you are doing,
Mel
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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
NYFUSED
06-16-2003, 09:42 PM
Hi,
does anyone know what the burning pain is????
Lori
does anyone know what the burning pain is????
Lori
winged phantom
06-17-2003, 12:55 PM
Hi Lori,
I'm glad to hear your surgery went pretty good! Hope the infection clears up quick, though. Keep calling the doc if those fevers don't quit soon:! that's just not normal.
For me the burning pain was partly nerve pain and partly severe muscle cramping. Keep taking all those muscle relaxants, and when you talk to the nurse or the doc, you can also mention this symptom and see what they tell you. I think some of it is from the original injury, some from the position they have you in during surgery, some from the incision for the surgery, which leaves some for not only the recovery/repain process but for the sudden lack of use of these muscles. So they have good reason for screaming.
I'm sure your neck muscles are not what they were a few weeks ago... be sure to help support your head/neck when sitting up or laying back. You can use your hand behind your neck to do this, but Cliff found that since he could not lift his arms too well, that a long scarf or piece of material around the back of his neck allowed him to grab the ends and help support his neck that way.
Hope you are feeling better soon... it's a rough road back, so don't rush it.
wr :wave:
I'm glad to hear your surgery went pretty good! Hope the infection clears up quick, though. Keep calling the doc if those fevers don't quit soon:! that's just not normal.
For me the burning pain was partly nerve pain and partly severe muscle cramping. Keep taking all those muscle relaxants, and when you talk to the nurse or the doc, you can also mention this symptom and see what they tell you. I think some of it is from the original injury, some from the position they have you in during surgery, some from the incision for the surgery, which leaves some for not only the recovery/repain process but for the sudden lack of use of these muscles. So they have good reason for screaming.
I'm sure your neck muscles are not what they were a few weeks ago... be sure to help support your head/neck when sitting up or laying back. You can use your hand behind your neck to do this, but Cliff found that since he could not lift his arms too well, that a long scarf or piece of material around the back of his neck allowed him to grab the ends and help support his neck that way.
Hope you are feeling better soon... it's a rough road back, so don't rush it.
wr :wave:
melanie dawn
06-17-2003, 03:16 PM
Hi Lori,
I would agree with winged on this , my bet would be nerve pain. I get the awful buning at times and it is nerve related. These nerves of ours can produce a wide array of sensations, deep aching, sharp pain, burning, sense of severe cramping , cold feeling.
This should pass in time with the healing process.
Be kind to yourself, get lots of rest, listen to your body, it will guide you in your need for activity and rest.Take care,
Mel
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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
I would agree with winged on this , my bet would be nerve pain. I get the awful buning at times and it is nerve related. These nerves of ours can produce a wide array of sensations, deep aching, sharp pain, burning, sense of severe cramping , cold feeling.
This should pass in time with the healing process.
Be kind to yourself, get lots of rest, listen to your body, it will guide you in your need for activity and rest.Take care,
Mel
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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
Orchrid Man
06-17-2003, 03:45 PM
Lori,
Glad :bouncing: to here you home. Sorry about the pain. did the NS state if the laminectomy was to take care of the pain and headaches or just to preserve and protect your spinal column.
Both I hope.
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Jim τΏτ
A friend with a face
C2-3, disc protrusion which contacts but does not compress
C3-4, disc protrusion with bone spurs, neural foraminal narrowing.
C4-5 large disc protrusion with bone spurs compressing the cord, severe canal stenosis
C5-6 disc protrusion with bone spurs compressing the left cord, severe stenosis
C6-7 disc protrusion with bone spurs but does not compress the cord, neural foraminal stenosis.
C7-T1 is normal
T2-3 disc protrusion which contacts but does not compress
Conclusion:
Severe canal stenosis secondary to disc protrusion at C4-5 and C5-6 with mild cord volume loss at these levels.
-Surgery -NOT Advised waiting second opinion
[This message has been edited by Orchrid Man (edited 06-17-2003).]
Glad :bouncing: to here you home. Sorry about the pain. did the NS state if the laminectomy was to take care of the pain and headaches or just to preserve and protect your spinal column.
Both I hope.
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Jim τΏτ
A friend with a face
C2-3, disc protrusion which contacts but does not compress
C3-4, disc protrusion with bone spurs, neural foraminal narrowing.
C4-5 large disc protrusion with bone spurs compressing the cord, severe canal stenosis
C5-6 disc protrusion with bone spurs compressing the left cord, severe stenosis
C6-7 disc protrusion with bone spurs but does not compress the cord, neural foraminal stenosis.
C7-T1 is normal
T2-3 disc protrusion which contacts but does not compress
Conclusion:
Severe canal stenosis secondary to disc protrusion at C4-5 and C5-6 with mild cord volume loss at these levels.
-Surgery -NOT Advised waiting second opinion
[This message has been edited by Orchrid Man (edited 06-17-2003).]
NYFUSED
06-17-2003, 07:55 PM
Jim,
Surgery was to remove a large bone spur that was causing spinal stenosis and compressing my nerves. I was told if I didnt have this surgery and was involved in another accident I could be paralazed. My spinal cord was heart shaped (how cute!!) rather than round. Just ot let you guys all know, I never had any bone spurs in that area until after my acdf in October so NS thinks it has something to do with the fusion.
Good luck to all
Lori
Surgery was to remove a large bone spur that was causing spinal stenosis and compressing my nerves. I was told if I didnt have this surgery and was involved in another accident I could be paralazed. My spinal cord was heart shaped (how cute!!) rather than round. Just ot let you guys all know, I never had any bone spurs in that area until after my acdf in October so NS thinks it has something to do with the fusion.
Good luck to all
Lori