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Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 03-10-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 378
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: Mri results neck help

It is positive that there are no herniation or bulges. They do state that there is diminished height and signal at C4-5. No sure of the extent. I do not know what a syrinx is. Most of the info...
Board: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 02-10-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 841
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: Nerve Block

I was told the same thing. If they see a positive response from the block (if they hit the right spot) then they can confirm a diagnosis of RSD. When I had the cervical stellate ganglion nerve...
Board: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 02-03-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: Advice on Correct Diagnosis?

I'm sorry to hear that you have all of the symptoms of RSD. OUCH!!! Can you go to the same dr your sister in law went to? Just a thought. What about a recommendation from that dr for one in your...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 08-30-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 541
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: Post ACDF nerve pain

HI this Dec will be 2 years when I had my 2 level ACDF. Yes, the more active you are after surgery may cause the symptoms. It was a good 6 months before I did much. Going to PT at the 2 month mark...
Board: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy 03-25-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,038
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: what next?

Hi. I have been reading this post on and off. I go through time periods where it is too painful to be on the computer (neck, shoulders and fingers/hand). I was told to stay away from a...
Board: Back Problems 03-11-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,891
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: L5-s1

I was bone on bone in the cervical area C5-6 C6-7 for 5 years before the pain became unbearable and I had ACDF. Everyone one is different. You and your surgeon are the best people to discuss the...
Board: Back Problems 02-24-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,109
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: Upcoming surgery has me scared :(

Not sure about your surgery, since I only had cervical surgery ACDF C5-6 C6-7 with plate and screws. You are allowed to be scared. See if your surgeon can put you in touch with someone in their...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-24-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: Steroid injections??

I had 2 cervical epidurals and 2 selective nerve root blocks for major issues in C5-6 C6-7 and minor issues above and below. I think I waited too long to try them and needed the ACDF C5-6 C6-7. In...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 01-02-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Posted By frenchfri1003
Wink Re: neck braces, pillows etc for acdf surgery

I got a script from the OSS for the hard and soft collar. It didn't cost me anything for either collar. I think it was considered durable medical equipment. When I got the bone growth stimulator...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 01-02-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,208
Posted By frenchfri1003
Wink Re: Needing some help with recent C5-C6 herniation

Wanted to send the answers in parts in case the site had issues. I am very happy I had the surgery. Wish I had had it along time ago. But I was afraid of the surgery. I also asked my surgeon what...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 01-01-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: neck braces, pillows etc for acdf surgery

My OSS gave me the script for a hard and soft collar. I then went to a surgical supply store that the OSS told me about. They measured my neck height and girth. They then tried on a few models and...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 09-17-2011, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,885
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: I am having c4-5 asdf sergery in two weeks.

Yes, everyone reacts differently to surgery and the post op pain. Some of it depends on how long you were in pain for and the actual reason for the surgery. I do not know what a as a prolapse and...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 08-04-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,281
Posted By frenchfri1003
Wink Re: Still have tightness in neck,shoulders and throat after surgery please is this no

Hope the battery of tests for swallowing wasn't too bad and yielded you positive results. I am doing well. I have my 9 month check with my OSS next week. Hard to believe that it has been that...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 08-03-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,513
Posted By frenchfri1003
Wink Re: ACDF scheduled 1 week from today 2 levels

I understand your fear. I had a 2 level 12/2/10 and felt the same way. Every surgery is individual as is the recovery. Every NS or OSS has a different approach to the recovery. Have faith in your...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-28-2011, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,281
Posted By frenchfri1003
Cool Re: Still have tightness in neck,shoulders and throat after surgery please is this no

Hi I will be 6 months from a 2 level ACDF 5-6 6-7 in a week. Swallowing took a long time to get better. I had excessive swelling and needed steroids. There were food that I couldn't eat for months....
Board: Orthopedic 04-22-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,725
Posted By frenchfri1003
Wink Re: 6 months post ACDF non-fusion

I am about the same age and a month behind you in recovery. I understand your concerns. The recovery for me has been much longer and harder than anticipated. I am trying to be optimistic. I told...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-22-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,776
Posted By frenchfri1003
Wink Re: Got C7 Nerve Compression?

Could you have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome? My husband had issues with his fingers, hands and wrists and the pain sometimes went up to his wrists. That may not explain the neck pain, but, may help with...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-16-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,230
Posted By frenchfri1003
Re: BIG problem...Horrible pain AGAIN :( anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

I was given 2 packs of 4 pads with the original unit. All of it was covered by durable medical equipment from my ins. I called and asked about the rechargeable pack and that is 100% covered also....
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-10-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,208
Posted By frenchfri1003
Wink Re: Not sure what is going on

[QUOTE=Lovetotrain;4726932]After a work related accident on feb 24 2011, I went for p.t. For a month and antiinflamatorys. Now I had an MRI and here are the results. Mild reversal of cervical...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 03-15-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By frenchfri1003
Red face Re: Stress and Recovery

Yes, I do feel stress and anxiety along with miserable weather affect your body. When you get stressed, you tense up your body which is no good so soon after surgery. You were probably looking at...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-19-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By frenchfri1003
Talking Re: neck problems and numbness and advice be great ..

Hope that you were able to enjoy your babies christening. Have you had an MRI, CAT scan or x rays to "really" see what is happening in your neck, thoracic and back regions. You need to get some...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-11-2011, 04:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,272
Posted By frenchfri1003
Cool Re: Help-ACDF What am I Feeling in my Throat & Acid Reflux

I had a 2 level in December so I know hwo you feel. I have the lump in my throat and have not been abale to eat the same since before surgery. I have tingling and burning, and shoulder pain, but...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 02-03-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,417
Posted By frenchfri1003
Cool Glad to hear all went well.

BumblesBounce, Sounds like you had a wonderful report from your 2 week post op. That's great. Glad you are able to start PT and go back to work so quickly. Remember though you do have the...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 01-25-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,121
Posted By frenchfri1003
Question Surgery / Hospital / Medical Records

Another member wanted to know the process of getting hospital records of time in the ER, Hospital stays, the surgery and follow up. Did you incur any charges, how long of a wait and what type of...
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