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Posted by Vickie on October 14, 2000 at 00:47:09:
In Reply to: Re: short term memory loss/balance problems with failed c56 fusion posted by teresa on October 09, 2000 at 21:11:48:
: : hi,
: : I had a c56 fusion 9 months ago,now with loose hardware and a malunion. emg's are positive again for c6 radiculopathy both arms. lots of neck pain,hand and arm weakness and difficulty with balance. 3 months ago I developed spasticity in upper and lower limbs and hypereflexia,as well as urinary bladder incontinence. I also started to have much difficulty with my short term memory. got lost going to places I had been to many times, phone numbers,names,did not recognize my own kitchen for a few moments. I am easily lost and confused if there is too much sensory input as in driving or at a shopping center. My neurologist started me on zanaflex for the spasticity,bladder ,and memory problems and it has really helped me.anyone else out there have similar memory problems? I really can tell the difference when I miss a dose of zanaflex, thought I was going crazy. email me any time
: Hello, about how long after surgery did you start to have trouble?
Hey Teresa,
I had C5-C6 fusion with hardware 9 months ago. I'm also having problems with both of my arms. Had EMG which was abnormal, still don't have the technical write up. I did see another ortho who recommends another MRI, he said I might have a screw pulling back. My fusion is not complete, still have a crevice in the middle of the bone. My neck bothers me alot and both my arms are becoming weaker by the days...very concerned. I don't have memory problems, once in awhile I loose my balance but not often. I start to wonder about myself sometimes!!! Can you tell me what your arms feel like??? Mine ache and sometimes I have a sharp pain that travels down to my wrist. Have you had a cat scan???? Thanks for any info you can provide me with.

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: : : hi, : : : I had a c56 fusion 9 months ago,now with loose hardware and a malunion. emg's are positive again for c6 radiculopathy both arms. lots of neck pain,hand and arm weakness and difficulty with balance. 3 months ago I developed spasticity in upper and lower limbs and hypereflexia,as well as urinary bladder incontinence. I also started to have much difficulty with my short term memory. got lost going to places I had been to many times, phone numbers,names,did not recognize my own kitchen for a few moments. I am easily lost and confused if there is too much sensory input as in driving or at a shopping center. My neurologist started me on zanaflex for the spasticity,bladder ,and memory problems and it has really helped me.anyone else out there have similar memory problems? I really can tell the difference when I miss a dose of zanaflex, thought I was going crazy. email me any time : : Hello, about how long after surgery did you start to have trouble? : Hey Teresa, : I had C5-C6 fusion with hardware 9 months ago. I'm also having problems with both of my arms. Had EMG which was abnormal, still don't have the technical write up. I did see another ortho who recommends another MRI, he said I might have a screw pulling back. My fusion is not complete, still have a crevice in the middle of the bone. My neck bothers me alot and both my arms are becoming weaker by the days...very concerned. I don't have memory problems, once in awhile I loose my balance but not often. I start to wonder about myself sometimes!!! Can you tell me what your arms feel like??? Mine ache and sometimes I have a sharp pain that travels down to my wrist. Have you had a cat scan???? Thanks for any info you can provide me with.
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