:eek: plates & screws July 2003...in a Maimi J collar for 6 months..have swallowing problems still...have mulitlevel DDD, Spondylolthesis,Stenonis..
Was symptom free for 9 months when burning pain started..mostly left arm/hands..NS thinks Rsd so I had a series of blocks..no help..Tens Unit no help..Nuerontin 3000mgs & 750 Vicodin 3 times a day to keep pain at a 4-5...
NOW it seems I didn't fuse at c6/7..CT scan also showing bony tubercles at c7...NS said Pseudoarthrosis...fancy work for no fuse...
See the NS in May...Would like to be ready for what he may say or suggest..
Two yeas ago I worked, played softball, golf, hiked..HAD a life...a active 48yr old female...
So will surgery help the pain..can I get by without fusing?
ANY and all comments welcomed..
Melinda
Was symptom free for 9 months when burning pain started..mostly left arm/hands..NS thinks Rsd so I had a series of blocks..no help..Tens Unit no help..Nuerontin 3000mgs & 750 Vicodin 3 times a day to keep pain at a 4-5...
NOW it seems I didn't fuse at c6/7..CT scan also showing bony tubercles at c7...NS said Pseudoarthrosis...fancy work for no fuse...
See the NS in May...Would like to be ready for what he may say or suggest..
Two yeas ago I worked, played softball, golf, hiked..HAD a life...a active 48yr old female...
So will surgery help the pain..can I get by without fusing?
ANY and all comments welcomed..
Melinda