I found out yesterday that I have moderately severe Stenosis at C5-6 with mild cord compression. Plus mild to moderate stenosis, C4-5 with mild flattening of the ventral spinal cord....etc...
I am scared. A Neurosurgeon called me yesterday after talking with my Dr.
I have weakened legs, constant tingling in feet and hands, numbness in shins, buttocks. Have had symptoms for 2 weeks now.
Scared, but glad I have a diagnosis now. I also have a phobia about needles. Anyone know what I can expect???
I have been reading some of the comments here. Glad there is a place to get some feedback.
Thanks, Bether G.
Welcome, you'll find a lot of information and support on these boards. I can understand needle phobia, I used to be that way. If you let your doctor know there is a cream (emla) that they can put on the area where your iv will be one hour before and it makes your skin totally numb so that you don't feel any needle sticks. However, I've found that the anticipation is worse than the actual stick so I now am more relaxed especially with two major surgeries in two years.
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