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Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 06-21-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: I'm done with PT...YEA!

I'm so happy you are done and out of pain. That's wonderful news.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-24-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,130
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Me again wanting advice re quickly progressing symptoms...thanks

I would be calling your PCP, these are all symptoms of cervical issues. I had problems with the fingers in my left hand suddenly curling and they wouldn't uncurl unless I manually forced them with...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-23-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,952
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Being a pain in the neck :(

Hi Brandi....this is my story, maybe it will help you.....

I had my first ACDF in 2006, I was fused from C4-C7, considered a 3 level fusion because 3 discs were done. I was great for almost 2...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-23-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Home from spine surgeon...UPDATE

That's what you want, either an assistant professor or professor at a teaching hospital. You are on the right track....YEAH!!!! Take it one day at a time, do the therapy first, then see him again,...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-23-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Home from spine surgeon...UPDATE

I'm so glad you finally got to see the doctor and got a good report. You have to do all the conservative things first, it's required by the insurance company. They will not allow surgery unless it...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-22-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,115
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Me again, grasping at straws...

I'm thinking about you, hope you have a wonderful appointment with a good, caring doctor. Can't wait to hear what he has to say. Keep positive!!!! ((((HUGS)))))
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-22-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Hello, not sure if this is the right board.

Hi Debbie,

Your symptoms sound very similar to mine, except mine was all left sided. Are your headaches only on one side? I had horrific migraine type headaches that would start at the base of...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-22-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,553
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

Bill, this is my story and sounds like it could be yours, but you need a more recent MRI.

I had my first ACDF in 2006--C4-C7, I was told by my ns that whenever you fuse a level/levels because you...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-22-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,903
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: My thoughts on pain

I love you guys!!!!!! I have not found a site that truly understands what we go through. My friends don't get it, and I've given up trying to help them understand. Unfortunately, for me, my...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,459
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Cervical nerve compression c5-6

Hi,

After reading your MRI, basically, there is nothing drastically wrong. Yes, you've got a slight pinched nerve, which can reduce itself on it's own. You may benefit from some physical...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-20-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,385
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: New to boards and surgery date

I just thought of something, I had bone harvested from my right hip first, then the left. After the left, I never fulled healed, always had issues with that hip, it was always painful. I told my NS...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-19-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,291
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: ACDF Post-Op Severe Neck Pain

Are you in a collar? That may help. You are also probably in pain in the neck and shoulder area because they have to put your neck in traction when they do the surgery. My upper body killed me for...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-19-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,385
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: New to boards and surgery date

You should be fine by August to go back to school. I certainly understand the pain/discomfort you are in, I was there too. I'm not totally pain free, but having the surgery has greatly reduced my...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-19-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,385
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: New to boards and surgery date

Hi Jacki,

I'm also 50 and have had 3 ACDF's, my most recent was this past January. Did your surgeon say you have to wear a collar? I was out of commission for all 3 of my surgeries for at least...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-19-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Not sure what the correct term is

My suggestion would be to go to a neurosurgeon that is at a teaching hospital like a University Hospital. They are up on all the latest technologies and the doctors there are Associate Professors...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-19-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,553
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: cervical myelomalacia help

Hi Bill,

Have you had a recent MRI? You may need to see a good neurosurgeon, preferably at a teaching hospital--University Hospital--if you don't have a recent MRI, you are going to need one to...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-17-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,950
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Muscle relaxer question

You know what I find more amazing the doctors that told you the pain is all in your head. I bet not a one of them really took the time to check your hip out. I had a doctor where I live, when I...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-13-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Teusday is the day...

I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Can't wait to hear you are feeling so much better.
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-07-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Feeling better, but new symptom

Yes, I do, I had one of those gliders. Don't you have to move your arms in conjunction with your legs? If you've got bad discs/spurs any movement can cause an issue, you don't think you're moving...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-07-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: acdf 567 recovery, depression, anxiety expections from family 7 weeks Post Op

Hi Emzz--your family couldn't be further from the truth. This surgery does not "cure" or "heal" you, all it does is stop the progression of the problem. For me, by the time I had my first...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-06-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Feeling better, but new symptom

Hey Kenzibenzi.....I'm a little worried about your exercising too and I'll tell you why. If you do have something going on with the discs/spurs etc., in your neck, you could potentially be making it...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-06-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Pre-op day yesterday...

Hey Vin, yes, post-op makes it more real. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. It does sound like all bases are being covered and you have great docs, and for that you must be grateful. ...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-04-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,107
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: question about noise in head

Yes, tinnitus can be associated with cervical issues. It can also be from an ear problem. So many different things can be associated with the cervical spine.

When I was at the NS's office on...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-01-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,020
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Ready to say "screw it" to ALL dr's!

When I had my first surgery, 3 level, I was at 4 mm NS said surgery was a necessity, I had no choice because I risked paralysis. As it is, I have permanent damage to my spinal cord and thats because...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 05-01-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,052
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: So I'm curious...

I'm seeing my NS today too, I'll try to remember to ask him about vertebra and disc height. He did use C-Tech screw plate system to stabilize the area that was fused. I am trying to do a search...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-27-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,020
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Ready to say "screw it" to ALL dr's!

OMG, I'm telling you I went through the same problems you are having. I must have seen 10 so called pain management doctors that all except one agreed I had issues, but would only do injections and...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-27-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Looking for some advice new symptom on continued back pain.

Here's my experience. I've had 3 ACDF's within the last 6 years. Prior to surgery I was told that having fusion surgery will stabilize the neck in that particular area, but, the discs above and...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-26-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,912
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: I have a date!!!!!

You are absolutely entitled to feel apprehensive, it's your body and you are only human. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Can't wait to see you post about how much better you are feeling after...
Board: Spinal Cord Disorders 04-26-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,466
Posted By NJ Ldy
Re: Concerned due to Not a good candidate for surgery

Hi, new here and just finished reading all the posts, and I agree with what everyone has said. It's so true the insurance companies are sometimes the cause of putting off your treatment. If you...
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