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Board: Neuropathy 09-22-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,092
Posted By minstrel2
Re: foot wear for neuropathy

I've had neuropathy in both feet for the last five years due to spinal nerve damage. I wear shoes that are one whole size larger than what I used to wear, with a wide toebox. They have to fit over...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-23-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Nesting for my surgery, sleeping area,pillows..etc

My surgery was in the same area, and I didn't have a recliner either. I just used lots of pillows and made it through. Hope things go well.
Board: Neurology 02-20-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,191
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Nerve pain in arms and legs

You might want to have the doctor check for issues with the discs in your neck. Sometimes bulging discs in the cervical spine can cause the type of symptoms you are having. It is important for you...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-10-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,289
Posted By minstrel2
Re: UK Newbie with possible cord compression... advice welcomed with arms wide as can

I was terrified too when I first learned I needed surgery, but it was not nearly as bad as I feared, and it saved me from paralysis. You can learn much from the veterans on this board. Take a deep...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-08-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Attention to people between 50 and 65 post surgery with degenerative disc disease

I had my surgery in 2008 when I was 61. I have had no problems resulting from the surgery. Some of my symptoms didn't resolve since I had gone too long with compression before the surgery. Have...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 01-16-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,289
Posted By minstrel2
Re: UK Newbie with possible cord compression... advice welcomed with arms wide as can

Welcome to the boards Rachel, though I'm sorry you are experiencing all this. It must be difficult with a family to take care of. Your symptoms sound very much like spinal cord compression, I'm...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 11-11-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,077
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Cervical Myelomalacia

Shareie, you have already received great advice from two of the best on this board, I just want to encourage you. When I was diagnosed with spinal cord compression from my vertebra being dislodged...
Board: Neuropathy 09-02-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 860
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Is it Neuropathy

A neurologist could order the proper tests to help diagnose the cause. It could be a number of issues, including spinal stenosis, etc.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 08-01-2011, 05:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Help I'm Falling & can't get up!!!

ellie the bruising was from the vertebra pushing on the cord, cutting off circulation. The surgery relieved that. I totally agree with Jenny, you can really improve balance with the proper...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 07-20-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,856
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Neck surgery needed

I had absolutely no complications from my ACDF, and a close friend of mine also had a very successful surgery. This procedure is done so much by most of the surgeons that they have become very good...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 07-20-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,948
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Bulging discs in cervical and lumbar spine

I would get a consultation with a spine specialist, either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic spine surgeon, and either could really give you a better interpretation than even the neurologist can. You may...
Board: Back Problems 07-16-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,465
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Steroids and/or NSAIDs after fusion

Bracer, I was only taking 200 mg three times per day, which I had taken prior to surgery, and the surgeon didn't have any problem with my continuing that. My pain wasn't due to my neck fusion, but...
Board: Back Problems 07-14-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,123
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Sciatic pain, no diagnosis?

Perfectenemy I have some similar symptoms, though perhaps not as severe as yours. I have nerve damage from lumbar stenosis which causes my left leg to be weak, and also have funky things going on in...
Board: Neuropathy 06-24-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,164
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Attn: minstrel2...

The reason I asked Jillian about any MRI is that the symptoms of my spinal cord compression were full blown neuropathy. I had burning, blood blisters in feet, tingling in arms and elbows, stinging...
Board: Neuropathy 03-27-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,060
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Chronic neuropathic pain after cervical spi

So sorry you are dealing with this. I too have neuropathic pain resulting from a cervical spinal cord injury. I have so far avoided any prescribed medications, because I didn't want the side...
Board: Back Problems 03-22-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,004
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Back pain and bad posture

I have suffered low back pain from having the wrong posture and position for sitting over 50 years, but I have been learning some new ways to sit, stand, lie down, etc. from a book by Esther Gokhale...
Board: Back Problems 03-18-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,039
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Needle Toes

It's very common to have nerves damaged by spine issues, resulting in neuropathy in your toes and feet. Symptoms can include numbness, tingling, "pins and needles", stinging feelings, shocks of pain,...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-04-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,116
Posted By minstrel2
Re: hi new here looking for some advice

So sorry for all you are going through, but it sounds like you need to have an MRI of your cervical spine. The arm and hand symptoms probably come from issues in your neck. Let your physicians know...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 01-08-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,757
Posted By minstrel2
Re: Balance issues

Balance problems and gait issues were my first symptoms, first due to bulging lumbar discs, then a fall due to the balance problems injured my C7-T1 vertebra, causing it to compress my spinal cord. ...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 12-23-2010, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,721
Posted By minstrel2
Re: ACDF C5/6 C6/7 what should expect?

When I was preparing to have my ACDF in 2008 on level C7-T1, I asked the NS what the chances were for me to end up worse and he said 3 %, and an 80 % chance of improving my symptoms. I had a lot of...
Board: Back Problems 12-21-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,720
Posted By minstrel2
Re: My son's back??

I have similar problems in my back and can not sit either, but I am in my 60's and have stenosis as well as bulging discs, so my problem is not operable. If you get a second opinion, and they agree,...
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