Numbness and tingling after acdf in face - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

cardinal · 09-08-2003, 11:47 AM

I've been "unable" for awhile... anybody have numbness and tingling on the sides of your face? My right ear is tingling and have had what I thought were ear infections off and on. I also have the tingling on the left side, was right prior to surgery. Right shoulder is really hurting, painfull! I have pressure in the right eye, had prior too. Mri of brain ok, pituitary is enlarged, close to optic. Morning is the worst, very stiff and alot of pain. ( c 5-6-7 fusion, L5/s1 discectomy, no fusion, L3-5 disiccated and arthrosis and ddd, annual tear L3) my ankles and knees hurt too!

Is this normal after a couple back surgeries? Not fusing either, March 2003. What happens if you don't fuse? One part is starting to fuse but the other, nope. I've missed being able to post and ask... :blob:

firefighter_101 · 09-08-2003, 01:45 PM

Cardinal,

It's good to see you back. I still have tingling in my right side and left side. I only had it in the left side before surgery. Also pain in my shoulders and shoulder blades but not my ear or face.

I hope they find the problem soon and get you fixed.

Harvey

cardinal · 09-08-2003, 04:00 PM

Thanks Harvey! I feel like a stranger here now... I also have a burning feeling in my neck, like hot at times, so strange. I am seeing another neuroligist Friday, just hope its not nerve damage

Hope you had a good trip to Fl.!

My family is coming down next wk for my dads 80th bday! My dad, brother and son and gr son! Its been 1yr since I've seen them and so looking forward to it. Still fighting the disability deal

miss seeing the regulars on the post, guess we all got in the bag

Hope you feel better

take care!

firefighter_101 · 09-08-2003, 04:13 PM

Cardinal,

lol... I know what you mean about being a stranger. I don't post much here anymore. That burning feeling sounds like a pinched nerve but the doctor friday hopefully can tell you.

I haven't made it to Fl yet.... I'm still busy with NS's ,lawyers and dentists! I am shooting for the end of the year now. lol I'm excited for you, your family coming down for a visit... that's great! Tell your dad Happy Birthday for me. Take care and I'll talk to you soon.

Harvey

lifeonhold2003 · 09-09-2003, 12:43 AM

Hi Cardinal,
I definitely can sympathize with you. I too have the numbness and tingling (no pain) in the face both pre and post surgery. Nothing has seemed to have improved since the surgery. I too am still having the same neck, shoulder, and arm pain (burning, numbness and tingling). I have no idea what is going on. My NS just says it may take a long time to heal. I have received 2 epidural steroid shots; however, they have not helped and I am not going back for the third one. I am about at my wits end. I am still sleeping (when I can) in a recliner, and you know how much fun that is. Sorry to drop all of this on your post, just had to get it out. It sounds like you can relate. Sorry about your pain and I sure hope you find some relief.

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AKA: Julie

4/23/03 - Anterior Cervical Discectomy w/Fusion C5/6 - donor bone with titanium plate, 4 screws, no collar post-op