Need help with decision regarding Spinal Stenosis surgery - Spinal Cord Disorders Message Board

mrl51 · 09-11-2003, 03:39 PM

I have just been told I have Spinal Stenosis in my C3-4 there is a central disc herniation in my C4-5 there is a large centeral disc herniation in my C5-6 there is a mild dengenerative disc bulge also I have been told that I myelopathy.I have no real pain other than my neck hurts if I do to much and if I stand bend or strech I get a pain in the nerve in my back by sitting down for a while the pain goes away. My condition has not curtailed my daily activities as of of yet. The doctors have told me that I can not work and only limited driving until we determine what to do. I am opting at this point to avoid surgery. I am a very active 55 year old man who has no interest in going on disability rather I want to live a productive life. Please if any one has had a similar a situation I would appreciate your advise.
Michael R. Liebman.

PsychLea · 09-11-2003, 07:19 PM

Michael,

Welcome to the board

Yours is a sticky situation, especially if you are experiencing myelopathy.That means some possible spinal cord damage. I would certainly encourage you to talk with your doctors again and get a second opinion also.

Whatever you do, don't do any chiropractic treatments as this could actually cause potential serious problems.

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God bless,

Lea

C4-5 noncompressive disc displacement
C5-6 compressive disc displacement
C6-7 broad based disc protrusion encroaching on the anterioposterior aspect of the spinal canal.
DDD
ACDF C6-7 5/13/03 with titanium plate,4 screws, and no collar postop.
New MRI 8/25/03
C5-6 posterior annular bulge, now with spurring,canal stenosis, and foraminal stenosis

flyonthewall · 09-12-2003, 04:29 AM

Have your doctors told offered you ANY options? If they've got you restricted now....