C5-6 osteophytes and stenois

[Eartha]

Hello all,
I am new and my doctor has finally suggested surgery.
I have tried steroid injections, cholicine injections,
pt, and still have copious amounts of pain.
Some days I cannot even move my left arm without reaching and moving it with the right.
My doc says this is one of the most successful cervial sites to do surgery (C5-6).
I see the doc in 2 wks, I also am having my therapist talk to the doc, as the doc wants to be sure I am mentally stable for the surgery. (I have been on SSDI
since 1992 for PTSD/depression). So, in that since I
have not had to hold down a ft job. I do work 2 nights a week.
I have been encouraged about everyone's success stories with surgery.
With everything I have found discussed here, I now feel I have the right questions for my doc, appointment on Jan. 28th, to go forward with surgery.
Thanks for the info. I will be checking in with everyone's progress as I take this step into surgery and hopefully a functional lifestyle post-op.
Again, I am glad I found this message board and hope all here find a painfree life soon!
Eartha

[Debbie2]

Good for you Eartha, this board was a life saver for me too! For exactly the same reasons. You will do fine and it will be over before you know it. Look at all of us
Keep us posted.
Debbie

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Debbie2
ACDF fusion (c5c6) with titanium plate and screws using donor bone -
September 4, 2002.

[pinecone]

Your surgery site is "better" than most of the spine area. Just remember to use the neck brace after surgery. I have to use mine in the car if we go over 60 miles per hr. I had the surgery 6 years ago.

[Eartha]

pinecone,
Wow....6 years after surgery and still need the neck
brace. Guess it becomes your buddy for life.
Had to work last night, auditor work, and boy does
my neck hurt.
I am so ready for surgery.
Do you still have any pain?
Regards,
Eartha